technologyvista.in: Francis Bitonti’s “Bristle” Dress is Couture You Can 3D-Print at Home To create the dress, Bitonti employed different techniques designed to create volume through three-dimensional printing. Bristle’s upper half comprises MakerBot’s corn-derived PLA Filament, that was chosen for its translucency. The skirt, which Bitonti lined with synthetic fur, uses Flexible Filament, a biodegradable, plant-based fiber that remains pliable even after it’s extruded from the machine. “I see technology as deeply connected to being human,” Bitonti says. The result, Bitonti says in a statement, is a flexible yet structured garment that “creates an interesting overall silhouette and combines both artificial and natural textures.” This isn’t Bitonti’s first 3D-printed dress. In 2013, he created a curve-hugging gown, modeled by burlesque artist Dita von Teese, that consisted of thousands of nylon chain links and more than 13,000 Swarovski crystals. “I see technology as deeply connected to being human,” he explains. Source: bit.ly/1m45pTh
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 07:15:11 +0000
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