Biomaterials: Creating Materials Using Organic Waste
A course by Loana Flores, Textile Artist
Discover how to master the process of creating biomaterials and give new life to organic waste.
Immerse yourself in the exciting world of biomaterials and discover how to generate your own resources from organic waste in this Domestika course. Join Loana Flores, renowned textile designer and artist specialized in research with environmentally responsible materials.
Explore the properties and preparations of biomaterials, acquire the skills necessary to produce them and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of natural dyes and pigments. You will learn how to create bioplastic samples using ingredients such as gelatin, agar-agar and starch, discovering the complete process from the preparation of the molds to the final touches.
Additionally, you will experiment with creating biocomposites using unusual ingredients such as eggs and mussels. You will learn to mix, shape and vary the color of these materials, as well as apply different finishes to obtain unique results.
During the course, you will also explore textile techniques and learn to document the entire process, allowing you to experiment and collaborate with other creatives. Discover how innovative brands are using biomaterials to solve real problems and how you can consciously express your art.
Enter a world of creative possibilities and contribute to a better future.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 27 downloads
What's included in this course?
In this course, you will learn how to generate your own materials from organic waste. You will discover the properties and preparations of biomaterials, as well as the tools necessary to produce them. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of natural dyes and pigments and learn how to create bioplastic samples using ingredients such as gelatin, agar-agar and starch.
You will explore the creation of biocomposites with unusual ingredients such as eggs and mussels, learning to mix, shape and vary the color of these materials. In addition, you will discover textile techniques and the importance of documenting the entire process.
This course gives you the foundations to give new life to what has been forgotten, developing a catalog of sustainable materials and expressing your art consciously. Expand your creative horizons and contribute to a more sustainable future.
- 96% positive reviews (142)
- 12,072 students
- 16 lessons (1h 7m)
- 27 additional resources (12 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
The final project of this course consists of developing a sample of materials from organic waste. Using the knowledge acquired, you will create your own biomaterials, modifying them according to your preferences. You will be able to experiment with different textures, colors and finishes, expressing your creativity in unique pieces.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at designers, textile artists and people interested in sustainability and experimentation with environmentally responsible materials. If you are looking to expand your knowledge in the world of biomaterials and discover new forms of artistic expression, this course is for you. No prior knowledge required.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, no prior knowledge is required. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of biomaterials and discover new creative possibilities.
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Loana Flores
A course by Loana Flores
Loana Flores, founder of Ocloya Studio, is a fashion designer graduated from the University of Buenos Aires, with a postgraduate degree in design sociology and additional training in sustainability and fashion-related technologies. She has worked in the fashion industry developing collections for various brands.
Her questioning of sustainability in the sector, as well as production and making processes, began during the final years of her undergraduate studies in 2011 and goes beyond materials, embracing a transversal and holistic perspective focused on the human factor.
She is currently dedicated to teaching as a fashion design professor at different universities and collaborates as an expert in fashion studies in various educational projects, continuously learning and unlearning alongside her students. Ocloya Studio is an artistic and multidisciplinary studio focused on new ideas, languages, and possible solutions for the present of textiles and fashion, reflecting on both past and future. Within the studio, she works on a wide range of projects, from artisanal work to unique and experimental textile pieces.
Through her studio, she develops costume collaborations, projects that connect fashion design with current social issues, collaborations with artisans, and workshops on textile experimentation, biomaterials, and other fashion-related technologies. She also creates her own pieces after more than 10 years of exploring textile art and building a personal visual language through experimentation.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Innovation in materials
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What are biomaterials?
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Tools and materials
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Discards and recipes
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Colors
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U3
Lab kitchen: bioplastics
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The production of bioplastic
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Preparation of the molds
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The creation of bioplastic
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Bioplastics: the results
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U4
Lab kitchen: biocomposites
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The preparation of biocomposites
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The mix and the mold
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Biocomposite: the results
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U5
The application of biomaterials
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Documentation and registration sheets
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Bonds between materials: possible uses
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Collaborative work with other disciplines
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FP
Final project
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Biomaterials: how to create new materials from organic waste
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
Textile biomaterials are biodegradable materials made from natural or organic resources, used as sustainable alternatives to conventional fibers and plastics in fashion, helping to reduce environmental impact.
The course is aimed at people with intermediate knowledge in textile design or art, but it’s also accessible to anyone interested and willing to experiment with new materials.
You’ll need ingredients like gelatin, agar-agar, glycerin, and organic waste, plus tools such as a digital scale, measuring cups, molds, and basic kitchen utensils.
You’ll learn how to develop and dye biodegradable biomaterials, apply traditional textile techniques, create bioplastics and biocomposites, document experiments, and collaborate on sustainable projects.
The course teaches you how to make bioplastics and biocomposites from natural ingredients and organic waste, offering functional and sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics.
You’ll experiment with different components, natural dyeing techniques, molding, and drying methods, while documenting your results to innovate new textile materials.
The course combines embroidery, weaving, and artisanal marbling, blending ancestral techniques with contemporary knowledge to enrich sustainable biomaterial design.
Dommage que la caméra soit trop centrée sur l'enseignante plutôt que sur les gestes ou les démonstrations. On voit finalement assez peu les techniques en action. Il y a beaucoup de répétitions dans les recommandations. Dans l'ensemble, le contenu m'a paru très basique. J'aurais pu trouver ces informations sur Internet.
Senti algumas inconsistências no conteúdo, mas de forma geral, pode ser útil para quem está abordando o assunto pela primeira vez.
Muy bueno!! muy completo y prolijo,con todos los recursos a disposición y muy clara Loana. Hice lo que necesitaba, mi objetivo era conocer recetas y tips de bioplásticos y de paso también me dí cuenta que de biomateriales, pero no estoy interesada en la moda, así que no profundicé en esas partes ni en un proyecto. Gracias me sirvió y lo recomendaré!!
Saludos
realmente me parece de gran enerosidad los contenidos propuestos por Loana. si bien es un camino de exploracion e investigacion que cada uno debe despues continuar en su busqueda, con este curso se consiguen los conocimeintos para dar inicio de forma clara, con mucha informacion para seguir adentrandose en el mundo infinito de los maeriales vivos.
Excellent course, I have learned a lot!