I bought this mannequin bust on ebay but as you can see it is not quite my style. A redo was in order. I hated the thought of having to sew a new cover so I thought I would try painting it first. Because I did not want to loose the softness or texture of the fabric, I used some textile medium with my acrylic paint and gave it a whirl... it worked! I added a candle stick to the bottom and then had my son cut me a stencil that I took from one of my favorite paper dolls for the wording.
It now has a home on top of my favorite project so far.. but more of that later.
The paper doll that I took my inspiration from is an advertising paper doll for corsets made by Bortree manufacturing. I hope you love her as much as I do :)
Feel free to pin the thumb above but please do not pin the actual
download. I would like everyone to stop by here to download it so they
don't miss all my other fun free downloads
13 comments:
Wowee!!
What a difference!
Well done, Inka.
Nice work.
You made it beautiful, Inka, great job.
Thank you for the paper doll. She's gorgeous! And the patina on the dress form is just wonderful!
Love how you have altered the bust, and thanks for sharing the paper doll! Valerie
Love the makeover, I have one that needs a redo, I just can't decide what to do, will need to try that candle stick method at the bottom for sure, thanks for sharing a great idea! Thanks for the paper doll too:) Hugs Marilou
I have been looking for a mannequin like that to design necklaces on! Ebay NEVER has any when I am looking!
This looks fabulous--love what you did with the dress form! The paper doll is beautiful, as well!
You're getting back in the groove with your projects. I like your version of the mannequin much better which is definitely more your style. Really pleased to see you posting again.
Hugs,
Carolyn
I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful freebies that you give out. I love your blog and creativity. I also have bought several of your downloads from Etsy. They were fabulous. Please keep up the good work. Thank you so much.
What a wonderful transformation, it looks wonderful and very vintage now. Love Dawn xx
Wow, your work is amazing. I have been snooping around your blog and love it.
I agree, How clever and talented you are, it's beautiful!!
I used this wonderful doll picture many years ago to do a collage that I still love and have on my wall.
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