Decoupage Mannequin
a cute sewing-aid or room decoration
Posted by craftalien
About
i had a mannequin sitting around that i got for my 13th birthday that i haven't used in the last few years
its best to do this project outside because it can get messy
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You Will Need (7 things)
- Magazine(s)
- Newspaper
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Flour
- Water
- An Object to Cover
- Rag
Steps (5 steps, 90 minutes)
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1
start ripping stips of paper from an old magazine or newspaper
(or you can cut out pictures and text boxes neatly for a diff look) -
2
mix together 2 parts water and 1 part flour in a big mixing bowl for the paste
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3
completely dip a strip of the paper in the mix and apply it to the mannequin (or any other object your using) repeat this until it is completely covered
if you are using a jersey covered mannequin you must first remove all fabric and batting from the mannequinn
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4
let dry overnight
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5
once dry you may add extra layers
if you choose not to and can see a white residue was left behind use a damp rag and gently wipedown the mannequin (or any other object you are using)