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# Studio Ilio hotwire zero-waste sculptures
- URL: https://www.protein.xyz/studio-ilio-hotwire-zero-waste-sculptures/
- Published: 2015-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2016-06-15T16:14:16.000Z
- Description: RCA graduates create sculptures in minutes using product design waste materials
- Author: Maks Fus Mickiewicz
- Tags: Seeds, Art & Design, Slow Tech, #protein, #Import 2024-06-11 13:25

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**RCA graduates create sculptures in minutes using product design waste materials**  
  
"Hot Wire Extensions explores a new and exciting way of making that transforms line structures into solid bodies," say Fabio Hendry and Seong Il Choi, the founders of experimental design team [Studio Ilio](http://www.studio-ilio.com/?ref=protein.xyz). "We believe \[the project\] possesses the potential for large-scale production."  
  
The new process makes use of simple wire structures, which are then transformed into solid sculptures using cheap, waste nylon powder from 3D printing. It all begins with a basic structure formed from nichrome wire – an alloy of nickel, chromium and iron – which is then placed in a container of cristobalite sand. An electrical current is then run through the structure, which heats to 500°c, melting the nylon powder and causing it to adhere to the bone-like structure.   
  
The end result is a body of smooth, curved objects, with a unique ghostly appeal that look like they've grown organically, but also have the potential to be a ecologically sound as well as commercial viable.   
  
With increasing awareness of climate change and a turn to long-term thinking, product designers are becoming ever more innovative with their use of materials. We’ve looked at Adidas’ collaboration with Parley on [trainers created out of ocean waste,](https://www.prote.in/en/feed/2015/07/adidas-create-trainers-from-ocean-plastic?ref=protein.xyz) and [Kaffeeform’s](https://www.prote.in/en/feed/2015/05/coffee-cups-made-from-recycled-coffee?ref=protein.xyz)innovative [coffee cups made from ground coffee waste](https://www.prote.in/en/feed/2015/05/coffee-cups-made-from-recycled-coffee?ref=protein.xyz).

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