New Textiles 2012

Laser Cut Lace

Lacelet.

A Bracelet Inspired by Lace = Lacelet. This week, I had the fortune of learning many new things, including how to use a lasercutter! It was awesome. As part of learning to use a lasercutter, I not only coded my first vornoid diagram (more details here -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voronoi_diagram) but I also made my first bracelet using canvas fabric [...]

Manipulate a Drawn Shape Code

Code that you can use to manipulate a vector image. The image must be in the .svg format (here it’s called shape.svg) and should be in the same folder as the code. import processing.pdf.*; PShape s; void setup() { s = loadShape(“shape.svg”); size(500, 500); //set the size of the window (& the pdf document) smooth(); [...]

Simple Graph Code

Simple Graphing Calculator Code

LSystem Code

General L System Code:

Random Tree Code

A tree generator that includes randomness.

Laser Cut Lace

Due: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Write a program, or modify an existing program, to create a two dimensional pattern and use a laser cutter to turn it into a sheet of lace. You are also welcome to then incorporate the lace into a larger design. Create a post that documents your project and add it [...]