Lesson 04, 6 September 2018

Thermoplastic fabric is done by boiling organza fabric until it changes into the desired form. This can only be done with 100% polyester fabric (aka organza) that contains polymer, a plastic material that molds at a certain high temperature and solidifies when cooled down.

Materials: 100% polyester organza fabric, rubber bands, aluminium foil, small pieces of objects (marble balls, buttons, wooden balls etc)

Tie small objects into the organza with rubber bands. Alternatively, twist fabric with aluminium foil to create pointy forms.

Dip organza into a pot of water with temperature at 180°C. Boil for 1.5 to 2 hours. Keep in mind to constantly check the water level in case it dries up.

Material Application:

Sources:

Issey Miyake Spring Collection 2015 – https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2015-ready-to-wear/issey-miyake

Christian Dior Spring-Summer 2015 haute couture collection – https://www.thecuttingclass.com/ribboned-pleats-at-dior-haute-couture/

 

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