A short length of pale mint-green extruded string wound onto a small white bobbin, the strand twisted and slightly irregular.

Extruded biofoam is a biodegradable foam material formed by extruding a soft bio-based mixture into long, continuous strands. The extrusion process produces filament-like forms.

Composition

Bio-polymer filament

Handling Notes

  • Ideal for crocheting and knitting
  • Useful for temporary clothing alterations
  • Extrude slowly for even strand thickness; quick pulls may create lumps
  • Created by extruding bio-based foam from a syringe; easily made with the right recipe
  • Handle delicately; it's more fragile than commercial yarn and not washable

Applications in Craft

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Provenance

The Unstable Design Lab, Boulder, Colorado. Acquired 2024.

In Use

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