Woollulose
Material exploration with wool and nano-cellulose to create a series of material that provokes sensorial experiences through touch and sight. Wool, considered a sustainable, natural fibre, and nano cellulose are combined to create earth friendly materials for further application.
Driven by a deep feeling of nostalgia and inspired by personal experiences, this project pays homage to my memory of a shepherd’s hut surrounded by humble sheep and the mighty mountains. By blending southern wool and northern wood-based cellulose, I discovered new textures and shapes with intriguing haptic properties. The processes of heating and pressing combined with a calcium chloride bath gave rise to shape and textures, resulting in experimental material studies conceived through nostalgia. The ingredients were MFC, NFCC, Glycerol, CMC and lamb’s wool along with natural pigments such as turmeric and pine cone.
Material exploration and the process of replicating the method of felting by using nano-cellulose and lamb wool. The texture consisted sensorial properties of soft wool and cool cellulose base.