Saturday, October 3, 2009

Meeting our new mannequin or how I found Zelda.


After a number of critiques of my etsy shop, I decided I needed to up my game with the photos. Many had suggested I find a model. Since I pretty much work alone and didn't want to show my pudgy figure in a photo I decided to either buy or create a mannequin.

I searched online under how-to make dress forms and was pretty put off. One suggested duct taping oneself, peeling it off and putting it back together. Another involved paper mache. While I am not opposed to these necessarily, what I really wanted was a model not a perfect replica of myself to make a dress from. Besides I had to wonder about the duct tape thing.

Next I checked on craigslist. et voila, a one day sale of slightly damaged mannequins. Torsos going for $25. The place was called mannequin madness, they were located in Oakland and would be open from 1-2pm. When I showed up the door was locked so I called the number on the ad. A man answered and let me in through an old warehouse to a back room. Inside...well, I'll let the photos show you. I found one that was not too crooked. Her left breast was a little dirty, but hey, my left breast is a little crooked too from breast cancer. I took her home and named her Zelda. Here she is. I hope she can help me sell my stuff.

7 comments:

  1. I always pick the saddest looking plants at the store and the loneliest looking fish at the pet store because I feel they need a nice home. Maybe the same is true of Zelda.

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  2. I hope Zelda brings you much luck and success.

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  3. I am glad you decided against the duct tape and met Zelda instead! lol

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  4. Good For you for finding that new Addition to your crafting life! LOVE it!

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  5. This is great! I love the photos and Zelda is perfect...she's a bit of a misfit like our group of D Listers she'll fit right in! I'm so glad you found something to help you out and i'm excited to see what your new photos look like :)

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