Dancing Mannequin Magnets

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Fri, 15 May 2015 12:56:24 +0000

After a bit of radio silence during a non-stop busy week, I’m back today to #1) wish you a Happy Friday! YAY! And #2) share a fun interactive mannequin magnet project using mini artist’s mannequins from the art store (or you can also find them here!). I created “dancing” themed mannequin magnets because I think the human form is really beautifully expressed through dance, but of course, they’re repositionable, so the poses in which they can strike are virtually endless. The key to success here lies in the magnets. I’m talking the silver “super magnets,” not the black old school ones–they’re just not strong enough to hold up the mannequins. Materials: 5-1/4″ mini artist’s mannequins Spray paint or acrylic paint/paint brush Heavy duty magnets (Extra strength) Industrial strength clear drying adhesive 1. Remove the stand that the mannequin comes on by pulling and twisting the stand away from the mannequin.2. Spray paint mannequin with desired color. A few coats are needed, and you’ll want to reposition the pose of the mannequin each time so that no natural wood is left showing at the end. Allow to dry completely. 3. Stack two magnets together. Using two magnets will provide more magnetic holding power, as well as give […]

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DIY Faux Hair Hide Swag

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 16:33:20 +0000

I’ve been thinking about adding a fur hide to our new living space for awhile now, and with this weekend’s fall weather blowing in with determination, I decided to take an hour break from hauling moving boxes and make a faux fur swag to cozy up our space for winter. I love Ikea’s Rens sheepskins, but they’re freaking EVERYWHERE, so I took the general shape and scale of the sheepskin and created a different fur look using a particularly lovely faux fur from Joann’s. Faux fur doesn’t ravel, so there’s no sewing involved. Simply draw your shape, cut, and drape! Materials List: 1 yard of faux fur. Use discretion when selecting your fur! There are ALOT of bad faux’s out there. scissors permanent marker measuring tape Step 1. Lay 1 yard of faux fur face down on your work surface so that the short side of the rectangle is nearest to you. Measure a 40″ x 28″ rectangle. Mark corners with a permanent marker. Step 2. Find and mark the top and bottom center (20″) . Divide each long side into three by marking off at 14″ and 27″ from the bottom. Step 3. Pull up an image of the Ikea ‘Rens’ Sheepskin on your phone or […]

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Dancing Mannequin Magnets

DIY Faux Hair Hide Swag