What I liked about it (besides the price - it was only $70) was the stand. The dress form was padded and covered. I removed the fabric. The foam was glued down so it was difficult to remove in some places. I used a sanding block to remove the foam that was stuck to the form. The body was fiberglass which was not difficult to decoupage. However, looking back I should have given her a coat of spray primer.
And here is the finished project:
Once again, the graphics are from The Graphics Fairy.
What do you think? I think I'm done with mannequins for a while! Although I still have to think of something to do with the first one. Maybe a lamp... :)
Until next time...
5 comments:
Very nice. I actually have a foam covered mannequin and I didn't ever even THINK about stripping the foam off. I am inspired now!
I use mine to display scarves that I make. Her foam was so ugly I bought her a lovely Ralph Lauren cable turtleneck sweater to wear!
Did you use any kind of solvent to facilitate the foam removal?
What a delight your mannequin is (via The Graphics Fairy).
I love your mannequin. I love mannequins period. You did a great job!:)
I would love you to check out my decoupaged mannequin here: http://evocative-vintage.blogspot.com/2013/05/looove-dressforms-and-mannequins.html
Hi Suzan,
No, I used a sanding block to get the stubborn bits of foam off. I just wish I had sprayed a coat of primer before I started decoupaging. It was a fun project though!
Susan
Hi Sumaya,
Hi Sumaya,
I love what you did to your mannequin. I especially like how you repurposed the old wooden hat stand. I have another mannequin that is sitting on the floor that I am looking for a base. Hadn't thought about an old hat stand!
Thanks, Susan
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