Experiment no.04B

Braiding Only the Wire Casings

This experiment tested whether electrical wire casings, when separated from the copper wire, could be braided and if doing so would create a more flexible material than the previous braided wire experiment. The results were promising, as the braided casings formed a stretchy and highly flexible structure.

After stripping the casings from electrical wires, I anchored them to the table and began braiding them using the same method as in Experiment 4A. Without the rigid copper inside, the casings were much more pliable and easier to manipulate, resulting in a stretchy, rope-like structure.

The absence of copper makes a significant difference in the final material’s flexibility. This discovery opens up new possibilities for using braided wire casings in textile-like applications. The next step is to explore how this material can be applied in the broader project.