We recently paid homage to the time honored craft of Papier-mâché (French for "chewed paper"), to give the mannequins used in our displays a better, vintage feel. Also known as découpage, this classic process involves creating or covering an object with a simple adhesive and the paper of your choice - in this case, vintage fashion magazines from Italy!
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| Amanda starts by selecting interesting bits of pictures and text, and cutting them into thin strips. |
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| Esther, getting down to business with the Elmers Glue |
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| Arrange the pieces, let them dry, add a coat or two of clear shellack, and you're done! |
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| The final product, on display at Icons of Surf in San Clemente, CA |