Bioceramic Jewlery
2026
In this 2-hour high school lesson, students learn how to create earrings, pendants, and keychains from an original recipe based on eggshells and sodium alginate. Originally taught at Pratt Institute STEP Program.
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Laser-Etching Denim
2025
In this 2-hour high school lesson, students learn how to laser-etch an image into denim. Laser-etching is a way to produce intricate images on fabric without excess water waste. Originally taught at Pratt Institute STEP Program.
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3D-Printing Textiles
2025
In this 2-hour high school lesson, students learn how to create unique textiles by 3D-printing onto mesh. Originally taught at Pratt Institute STEP Program.
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Making Bioplastics
2025
In this 2-hour high school lesson, students learn how to make gelatin-based bioplastics, which are fully biodegradable in a wide range of common conditions. Originally taught at Pratt Institute STEP Program.
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Upcycled Pants Tote Bags
2024
In this 8-hour elementary school lesson, students learn how to upcycle pants into tote bags using sewing and a variety of embellishment techniques. Originally taught at Textile Arts Center Youth Progtam.
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