Biomaterials: Creating Materials Using Organic Waste
Preparation of the molds
A course by Loana Flores , Textile Artist
About the video: Preparation of the molds
Overview
“Now I am going to introduce you to the different types of molds that exist. We will see different alternatives and materials to assemble them at home.”
In this video lesson Loana Flores addresses the topic: Preparation of the molds, which is part of the Domestika online course: Biomaterials: Creating Materials Using Organic Waste. Discover how to master the process of creating biomaterials and give new life to organic waste..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson I will show you different types of molds that you can use. You can use any type of material to pour the bioplastic, any type of mold. For example, wood, always protected with blotting paper, metal and crystal or glass is quite effective. What I do not recommend is plastic wrap. If you don't have plastic paper, you can use another type of plastic paper, what I do not recommend is paper or, for example, paper boxes because they would not withstand the liquid, the biomaterial or humidity. But you can also experiment with fabrics or with materials you have at home, for example, k...”
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Course summary for: Biomaterials: Creating Materials Using Organic Waste
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Arts & Crafts, DIY
Loana Flores
A course by Loana Flores
Loana Flores is a renowned textile designer and artist specialized in research with organic and discarded materials. Her passion for sustainability and her commitment to the environment have led her to question the practices of the fashion industry and explore new languages of artistic expression.
Loana is a professor at ESDI and is part of the Aru research group, as well as various research groups in new materials and technologies applied to textiles. Her experience as a teacher and her training in sustainability have prompted her to reflect on industry practices, both in terms of materials and processes and in relation to the human factor.
With extensive experience in experimenting with different materials, both textiles and other non-conventional materials, Loana seeks to find possibilities in what has not been explored. Her training as a designer has given her a deep knowledge of the production processes in garment development, while her study of textile art and artisanal techniques has allowed her to experiment and push limits to obtain unique results.
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