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Paint Chip Mannequin Art
"I had a crazy vision of making a life size mannequin covered in paint swatches. I had no idea how to do it, so it was a little trial and error. However, if you have a booth anywhere, ever, keep in mind that this “prop" was eye candy. And eye candy draws a crowd!"
Primary TechniqueMixed Media
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- 3 paint decks
- Mannequin
- Full-length petticoat
- Hot glue gun and glue
- Sheets of moss
Instructions
How to make your own Paint Chip Mannequin Art
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Tie the petticoat around the waist of the mannequin form tightly.
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Take apart paint decks.
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Cut off the white top of each card.
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Hot glue individual cards starting at the top of the petticoat, working your way down.
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Glue sheet moss to the bodice.
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