Upcycling textiles with lasertechnology

Neffa participated in a 2-day workshop with Kate Goldsworthy. In the Textile Museum in Tilburg we got an introduction to upcycling techniques for recycled synthetic textiles using the Graphixscan laser. We learned about the different settings and effects one can achieve on all kinds of fabrics and experimented with varied methods including transer printing, laminating, bonding, marquetry and surface etching for pattern creation. Below are some of the results.

a combination of lasering, etching and bonding
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