Heather Holmes went in-depth with Judi Henderson, owner of Oakland’s Mannequin Madness to talk about the store’s sustainability mission and how community art classes can help give old products a new life. The post KTVU News Profiles Oakland Business Owner who is Making the World a little Greener, one dummy at a time. appeared first on Mannequin Madness Blog ..read more

Here are some budget friendly ways to make a generic headless mannequin more interesting to attract the attention of passerby. You can purchase various props/supplies from places like Oriental Trading. Or even a home goods store that sells unique products like this set of lips which are an over sized pillow. You can make oversized [...] The post DIY Heads for Headless Mannequins appeared first on Mannequin Madness Blog ..read more

These new wall mounted mannequin heads we now have for sale offer a range of display options. The fact that they mount on the wall means that you can display a lot more of them by “going vertical” instead of the normal head forms that sit on a table. And their long necks allow you [...] The post Wall Mounted Mannequin Heads Offer Versatile Display Options appeared first on Mannequin Madness Blog ..read more

In the world of mannequins, mannequins usually keep their mouths shut. Rarely do you see a realistic looking mannequin smiling with their teeth showing.  One of the mannequin manufacturers that produced the most mannequins with teeth showing was Decter Mannequins (they are now out of business) . Decter was based in Los Angeles and they [...] The post 18 Rootstein Female Mannequins with Teeth Showing  appeared first on Mannequin Madness Blog ..read more

Breastplates (also called boob armor) used to just be something worn with a costume. Think Wonder Woman. But now it has become the cool, hip thing to wear on the red carpet. Many celebrities have done it, check out the styles rocked by Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez , Gwyneth Paltrow and Lupita Nyongo’o. If you like [...] The post 6 Different Tutorials to DIY a Breastplate Using a Mannequin Torso that you can wear to an Event. appeared first on Mannequin Madness Blog ..read more

Normally when people talk about mannequins and mental health it is about the negative impact mannequins can cause to our well being. This is because mannequins are used to sell fashion and beauty ideals and most mannequins are unrealistically thin. There is clear evidence that the ultra-thin concept of beauty contributes to the development of [...] The post Did you know that crafting with mannequins is good for your mental health? appeared first on Mannequin Madness Blog ..read more

Joan Semmell is a 91-year American feminist painter, professor, and writer.. She has established a 50+ year painting career focused on the female figure. Semmell is best known for her large-scale realistic nude self-portraits. Semmel began her artistic training at Cooper Union and the Art Students League of New York; she earned both a BFA [...] The post Mannequins as A Muse for Artists: Part 2 Joan Semmel: Feminist Artist appeared first on Mannequin Madness Blog ..read more

If you are intrigued about how to repurpose a used mannequin into a unique lamp, planter or table, check out the designs of Dolly Fixtures in Lewes, East Sussex, England. Dolly Fixtures is a magic place where upcycled mannequins who have finished their earlier life in retail now serve as furniture, art, and props for [...] The post A Quirky Business that Upcycles Mannequins into Unique & Functional Art Pieces appeared first on Mannequin Madness Blog ..read more

Crafting can allow us to find beautiful ways to memorialized a loved one, but it can also provide comfort in times of grief. At a time when you are feeling a lot of emotions, especially difficult ones, engaging the creative part of your brain can be a valuable way to process your thoughts and feelings. While [...] The post Grieving a Loved One? Easy Craft Projects to Remember Them appeared first on Mannequin Madness Blog ..read more

After reading this controversial article in the SF Chronicle and this one online about soft-girl culture, I saw the value of embracing some of the elements of the soft-girl culture, while still being a bona fide girlboss. I realized that being a soft-girl isn’t just about wearing pastel colored clothing, applying  dewy makeup on your [...] The post Activities for Soft-Girls (and wanna be Soft-Girls) of all Ages to Enjoy in the San Francisco Bay Area   appeared first on Mannequin Madness Blog ..read more