http://wiki.textile-academy.org/ 2026-04-14T22:05:54+00:00 http://wiki.textile-academy.org/ http://wiki.textile-academy.org/lib/tpl/bootstrap3/images/favicon.ico text/html 2018-01-21T00:15:02+00:00 http://wiki.textile-academy.org/fabricademy2017/students/ronga.elisa/0007?rev=1516493702&do=diff Using Concrete with Fabrics We used concrete and I tried to replicate the 'fabric' shape and movement, but the concrete squished the fabric too much, even if I put a material underneath it, [concrete.jpg] Here are my results with the crystallization of different liquids: text/html 2017-11-17T17:55:00+00:00 http://wiki.textile-academy.org/fabricademy2017/students/ronga.elisa/0008?rev=1510941300&do=diff The documentation is here: <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B1sfObJk_x81KHpxnwOKs8-ievHjsY3DJUSCvK22A5U/edit?usp=sharing> It was easier to collaborate together and add pictures and any media. I am very happy with my team and what we did. text/html 2018-01-18T11:49:00+00:00 http://wiki.textile-academy.org/fabricademy2017/students/ronga.elisa/002?rev=1516276140&do=diff Brainstorm Thought Process To create a modular fabric, I experimented firstly with different shapes, and then afterwards with different hooks to hold the material. [img-4137.jpg] I then drew it on Rhino: And traced it to get it all on paper. I cut out in paper, and transparent paper-plastic too see the functionality. text/html 2017-10-14T16:04:08+00:00 http://wiki.textile-academy.org/fabricademy2017/students/ronga.elisa/miniproject2?rev=1507997048&do=diff Look at the tutorial for laser cutting 1. IDEAS This was the most important part for me, I think, because it was the only part that required thoughtful thinking, and afterwards the whole process became a lot more centered and focused. Having a vision in my head helped me understand what I wanted, and therfore I directed my questions and attention to that. I understand that not for all assignments I can be very soecific, because interesting findings can make me deviate, but for a simple task wh… text/html 2018-01-18T11:43:13+00:00 http://wiki.textile-academy.org/fabricademy2017/students/ronga.elisa/wearablesiweek005?rev=1516275793&do=diff It is important to have a very neat working style, since the threads and the components can get mixed up. Especially when it comes to adding that to the LED, where it was vital for the threads to not to mix up and stay on their respective positive and negative conductors. text/html 2018-01-18T15:11:00+00:00 http://wiki.textile-academy.org/fabricademy2017/students/ronga.elisa/week0000666?rev=1516288260&do=diff Grasshoper Tutorial Useful Basic Grasshoper commands: Vector→Grid: a grid is vital to begin one's pattern Surface→freeform→boundary surface: this is necessary to create a surface of the object created, always important to have it closed, so that it can be 3D printed text/html 2017-12-16T14:50:33+00:00 http://wiki.textile-academy.org/fabricademy2017/students/ronga.elisa/week0009?rev=1513435833&do=diff https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HnxiJkuyR5Scn_Vk61YDpVUUqC7wxdYSxQdxEpivwm0/edit?usp=sharing For this project, I chose “Personalisation on a service level”: The definition fro the slides is: where the end user “programming”. Control systems integrated in the textile will allow to add digital sensing and actuating capabilities enhancing its physical properties. “Self-programmed” behaviour and functionality will allow to create new applications by programming the mapping between digital func… text/html 2018-01-20T23:59:02+00:00 http://wiki.textile-academy.org/fabricademy2017/students/ronga.elisa/week001?rev=1516492742&do=diff Week 1 * look at the tutorials for week 1 and 2D to 3D tutorials * http://wiki.textile-academy.org/fabricademy2017/videos#week_1_state_of_the_art_project_management_and_documentation * download the following softwares * 360 Fusion, MakeHuman, Rhino, Grasshoper * Brainstorm ideas for main project: * Ideas include: for food, supporting daily utensils, microbial-killing clothing, awareness of material waste, resource waste, water hygiene, cheaper production of raw materials , m… text/html 2017-10-09T06:17:36+00:00 http://wiki.textile-academy.org/fabricademy2017/students/ronga.elisa/week002?rev=1507529856&do=diff * look at tutorial for laser splicing * http://wiki.textile-academy.org/fabricademy2017/videos#week_1_state_of_the_art_project_management_and_documentation 1. IDEAS this was the most important part for me, I think, because it was the only part that required thoughtful thinking, and afterwards the whole process became a lot more centered and focused. Having a vision in my head helped me understand what I wanted, and therfore I directed my questions and attention to that. I understand that… text/html 2017-12-21T18:50:18+00:00 http://wiki.textile-academy.org/fabricademy2017/students/ronga.elisa/week004?rev=1513882218&do=diff Bio dyes For bio dyes, I used animal, protein fibre (80% wool, 20% silk) and vegetable, cellulose fibre (100% cotton) bases. The mordant that I used was Tartaric Acid with hibiscus die, and acidic apple vinegar modifier, with time as a variable as well. text/html 2017-10-03T08:41:25+00:00 http://wiki.textile-academy.org/fabricademy2017/students/ronga.elisa/week0111111?rev=1507020085&do=diff Week 1 Tuesday: look at the tutorials Wednesday: download the following softwares Thursday: Friday: Monday: look at the tutorial for text/html 2018-05-12T17:32:00+00:00 http://wiki.textile-academy.org/fabricademy2017/students/ronga.elisa/week11?rev=1526146320&do=diff <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AWryQEb1stZdrQlLM0D7ZMl7mfzpKZ6rD8Y8ONS6yTU/edit?usp=sharing> As explained in previous documentation, it is a lot easier to upload it this way since I take my photos an they upload to google photos automatically. With the wiki, I have to first download them to my computer, then upload them to the server, and then put them on this page. Apart from all the extra work, I am unable to modify them, crop them or rotate them, so I left them on the google doc. text/html 2018-01-30T14:12:57+00:00 http://wiki.textile-academy.org/fabricademy2017/students/ronga.elisa/week122?rev=1517321577&do=diff I have exams for the month of February, so I just added initial documentation: <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wyO7r-SFuX12pZqOtGghGET7QL0pS2Oo0RNImUuE-5A/edit?usp=sharing> I will incorporate it to the wiki once I finish my February exams text/html 2017-12-19T10:58:41+00:00 http://wiki.textile-academy.org/fabricademy2017/students/ronga.elisa/week1000?rev=1513681121&do=diff Bioplastic Wrap : I want to create a bioplastic that can be processed into a small plastic bag https://youtu.be/l8t9P0YDNp8 (I made the video last week, before knowing about the time limit, that is why it's 1:30 minutes. I had no opportunity to repeat it, since I was out of the country for the weekend) text/html 2018-05-03T07:11:47+00:00 http://wiki.textile-academy.org/fabricademy2017/students/ronga.elisa/week1333?rev=1525331507&do=diff Bioplastic Wrap : I want to create a bioplastic that can be processed into a small plastic bag https://youtu.be/l8t9P0YDNp8 My final project will be to create a bioplastic that I will be able to process into a product, such as a small bag, using already established machines, such as laser cutting.