Deliverables¶
GANTT¶
Version updated in real time:
Proposal at the beginning of the project:
Notes:
"Process Experiment" phase will take place during winter in a laboratory where external temperatures can be very low. Drying times must therefore be carefully considered, and processes will be developed as much as possible in parallel while previous stages may still be drying.
Initial workshops will be small, involving participants from the FR Woolshed network, and their timing will depend on participants’ availability across locations. Scheduling may therefore require some flexibility.
Unfortunately, after creating the Gantt chart, I realized that the tool I was using had a credit limit and continuing to use it required a paid subscription. I am a strong supporter of free tools and it has been quite challenging to find a fully free option.
Since I was already using Google Calendar to plan and detail my actions, I decided to continue working exclusively with it: my scheduling (select the time period corresponding to the project development phase).
BoM (bill of materials)¶
Suint Fermentation (Washing)¶
Small scale test¶
| Qty | Description | Price | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500g | Unwashed wool | TBC | NA | available in the lab |
| 2.5-5L | Water | 0 € | NA | Wool-to-water ratio 1:5–1:10 |
| 1 | Stainless steel bain-marie | 145.00 € | Store link | available in the lab, using due to winter conditions |
| 1 | Thermometer | 5.99 € | Store link | available in the lab |
| 5-10 | pH strips | 22.00 $ | Store | available in the lab |
| 1 pair | Protective gloves | 3€ (pack) | Store | available in the lab (optional) |
| 1 | Spoon | 3.99 € | Store | available in the lab, used as reference, needed for the lanolin process |
Scale up system¶
| Qty | Description | Price | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xkg | Unwashed wool | TBC | NA | available in the lab |
| 200L | Rainwater | 0 € | NA | Collected in the lab |
| 1 | Stainless steel container (200L) | 145.00 € | Store | Available for free as a left-over from a beverage company (Pauline's contact) |
| 1 | Aquarium thermostat | 12.99 € | Store | Woolshed funds, ordered from a local company |
| 1 | Aquarium pump | 7.99 € | Store | Woolshed funds, ordered from a local company |
Machine system¶
| Qty | Description | Price | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1kg | Unwashed wool | TBC | NA | available in the lab |
| 5L | Rainwater | 0 € | NA | Collected in the lab |
| 1 | Tectake compact washing machine | 150.00 € | Store | Available for free from Envie |
Biochromic (Micro-bath and contact dyeing)¶
| Qty | Description | Price | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBC g | Wool (washed, unwashed) | TBC | NA | available in the lab |
| TBC g | Natural ingredients (coffee, curcuma, leaves, oak) | 2 € | NA | available in the lab or food recovery |
| 1L | Water | 0 € | NA | based on number of pieces |
| 5 | Bowls | 4 € | NA | available in the lab - per experiment as different fibers to test |
| 1 | Gloves | 3€ (pack) | Store link | available in the lab, optional as working with natural materials |
| 1 | Water spray bottle | 1 € | NA | available in the lab |
| 1 | Hot water kettle | 15€ | Store link | available in the lab |
Mentoring sessions: presentations and comments¶
13/01/2026:
| Name | Comment |
|---|---|
| Anastasia | Recommendation to focus on medium-scale (lab-level) instead of small-scale |
27/01/2026:
| Name | Comment |
|---|---|
| Adele | Encouraged me to keep going, "you have a strong process in place, already run some experiments and it's good you have engaded the Woolshed community." |
| Anastasia | Suggested 4 key priorities for each pilar. Washing: developing a DIY suint fermentation machine / Felting: scientific comparison between felting techniques (using the same amount of wool and the same amount of time, observing and documenting the results), artistic samples might be produced / Biomaterials: community workshop (alginate + wool + food-based powder ingredients), development of a workshop template and testing it with FR Woolshed for planning / Biochromes: research into traditional Alpine colours now considered cultural heritage; pigments can be purchased rather than foraged |
24/02/2026:
Mid term review¶
| Name | Comment |
|---|---|
| Becky | The project is strong, well-structured and making significant progress. To move it forward, it should integrate measurable results—particularly clear data demonstrating water savings and identifying where and how these gains occur throughout the process. This evidence could support future funding opportunities. Further development could include exploring market applications and cross-sector collaborations, as many textile innovations struggle to scale without clear demand. From an academic perspective, the project is close to becoming a publishable paper if supported by a clear evaluation framework, identified gains and proposed measurement methods approached from a designer’s standpoint. |
Useful links¶
Slide show¶
Storytelling script¶
Fabrication files¶
Images: Martina Muroni unless otherwise stated.