Artistic Mannequin
Add a metallic finish with a splash of patina to create a one-of-a-kind art piece.
Designed by Emma Parrott
Craft Time:
60+ minutes
Uses Recycled Items:
No
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Material List
- Sophisticated Finishes Blackened Bronze Metallic Surfacer
- Sophisticated Finishes Patina Blue Antiquing Solution
- Sophisticated Finishes Rust Antiquing Solution
- Sophisticated Finishes Iron Metallic Surfacer
- Loew Cornell® Wood Mannequin
- Foam Brush, 1-inch
- Spray Bottle
- Scissors
- Plastic Ivory Buttons, Your Choice
- Copper Wire, 18 gauge
- E-6000® Glue
- Paint Palette
- Paper (to protect work surface)
Project Instructions
Step: 1
Use brush to apply Blackened Bronze to entire mannequin. Apply and second coat and while paint is wet, spray on Patina Solution. Allow to dry.
Step: 2
Use scissors to remove shanks from back of buttons. Apply Iron highlights to buttons. Allow to dry 8 to 10 hours. Spray buttons with Rusting Solution.
Step: 3
Wrap wire around mannequin as shown in photo. Use glue to adhere buttons.
Tips
Apply Patina Solution to wet paint. Real patina reaction will begin in 10 - 15 minutes. Blackened Bronze will only react with Patina Blue Antiquing Solution.
