WO-MANNEQUIN - DIY or buy from MY PEACE of jewelry on Etsy

I've already posted one tutorial about
out of paper, paste and patience.
It's been 3 years since that post.
For kicks, I thought I'd make a new post
just to see how much I've aged over the years. Ha!
Besides me getting older, nothing else has changed.
I still make each MANNEQUIN with the same materials.

1. paper bags
2. wallpaper paste
3. patience
4. time

Now, when I decided to make this post, 
I was already in the process of making another TORSO.
I've sold quite a few on Etsy with great feedback.

I started taking pictures after making one layer over my original MANNEQUIN
I let it dry and now I'm cutting the form from the original MANNEQUIN



After cutting the form, then I separated from the original MANNEQUIN



Here is the form, front and back


Next, need to close the back with tape






Using cardboard to close the bottom and start adding layers with paper mache'





After adding a layer of paper mache', let it dry in the sun before adding another layer


This is where the patience and time plays a very important role for me.
You can't make a GOOD MANNEQUIN in one day
First of all, it has to dry between adding a few layers, in order to get hard and firm.
Second, I have a full-time job, teach Spinning classes part-time and I make MY PEACE of jewelry.
So, it takes me some time to finish
Here's another day, another opportunity add another layer


Another night,


Another day,


Then, finally finished,






WO-MANNEQUIN - TORSO
&




Handmade Jewelry & Mannequins on Etsy

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Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    I love it! Looks like more work than I had originally thought but smart to make them yourself to sell. They are very expensive to buy from retail supply places.

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  2. Jean at www.drossintogold.comJune 14, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    This is a fabulous tutorial!! I love seeing the process. Plus, the end result is a work of art in itself. I have to add that your amazingly beautiful arms caught my eye as well. So, spinning huh? I have serious sloth-like tendencies but maybe, just maybe...

    Hope your weekend is full of great stuff. XXOO

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    1. ZalinaWJune 14, 2013 at 12:03 PM

      Thank you so much. And thanks about the arms. Yep, it's Spinning, nature and a few push ups and presses.

      You have a great weekend too.

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  3. ZickimickiJune 17, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    ein schöner kreativer post, liebe zalina. und dein schmuck ist wundervoll,wie immer:)danke für dein mixit!
    xxx birgit

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  4. bluehuewonderlandJune 17, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    I love seeing the process of making! Art in action. Your jewelry looks great on these handmade beauties.

    Thanks for your thoughtful comments on my post this week.

    blue hue wonderland

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    1. ZalinaWJune 18, 2013 at 8:22 AM

      Thank you, Ann. I look forward to your post. You have a great blog.

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  5. Dawn ElliottJune 17, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    The process of making mannequins is truly involved and interesting!...They turn out so organic and lovely...now I'm wanting one!

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    1. ZalinaWJune 18, 2013 at 8:23 AM

      Thank you. They are pretty relaxing to make.

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  6. SuzanneJune 18, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    That is incredible that you make your own mannequins. You have much more patience than I.

    I like how each one would be unique. A piece of art on it's own.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. ZalinaWJune 18, 2013 at 8:24 AM

      Yes, they are really neat to have around my apartment. Definitely starts a conversation. :)

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  7. UnknownJune 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Gorgeous! I so envy your ability to create such amazing pieces like the mannequin. Thank you for sharing your process with us!

    Alicia

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  8. mispapelicosJune 19, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    It looks very complicates for me.
    But wonderful all the same.
    Following you now.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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