bethie
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| Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 12:02 pm Post subject: Garden Torso |
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This is one of my more ecletic pieces. It is a mannequin torso I bought off E-bay.
I made it different on each side because it will be displayed on a post that you pass coming and going.
The only holdup is where I want to put it a big tree root has to be removed. My husband did his usual great job with the grouting.
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eileen
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Gosh Bethie that must have taken forever to make!!! I really like the dragonfly on the back of the torso as well as the hummingbirds on the front. I can't say it enough - you are one talented lady!!!  Oh and hubby did a lovely job with the grouting. 
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Marlene
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Naturally I noticed those butterflies right away -- very unusual piece. Looks like a lot of work involved. You did a wonderful job.
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That's amazing Bethie. If a whole mannequin were done like that it would make one cool looking superhero, Mosaic Man  How long did it take to make?
// BTW I moved this to the Garden Junk forum 
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Primsong
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Haha! I would have never thought of using a torso this way - I bet it gets lots of comments from passerby who see it. Looks like a lot of hours were put into making him look good.
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great art!  what's it made of?
..i'm pretty sure everyone who passes by turns their head to take a look or two.
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muddybob
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That gives a new meaning to the term "Body Art". I really like it.
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cajunbelle
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Wow, what a great piece. I love it. I have to try my hand at mosaics. I think I will start simple, maybe just a square of wood.
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bethie
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| Quote: | How long did it take to make?
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I never keep track of the time-too off putting.  [/quote]
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glendann
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Bethie I've said it before I'll say it again WOW I love it.Talented lady and your hubby seems to have great talent also.
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rchovey
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| Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:53 am Post subject: torso |
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Now I could kick myself for not buying the mannequin torso at the thrift shop yesterday! I did however, buy an arm. Thought that would look good as a mosaic in the garden. Can't wait to get started now. If the torso is still there maybe it will have to come home with me.
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katsback
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Thats so pretty! Great job too!!
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bethie
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| Quote: | | Now I could kick myself for not buying the mannequin torso at the thrift shop yesterday! I did however, buy an arm. Thought that would look good as a mosaic in the garden. Can't wait to get started now. If the torso is still there maybe it will have to come home with me. |
I bought a leg also. It will be fun sticking out of a flowerbed.
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Wow Bethie that is amazing!
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