I'm a bit hopeless when it comes to FINISHING things...
Surely I'm not the only one, right?
It's just that other projects come along, with new inspiration - and I can't help but go chasing them.
This paper mache mannequin was started back in April 2012... but never actually finished.
There was always supposed to be more layers of paper, including a top layer of torn sheet music,,, and then a few coats of clear lacquer.
But I barely got one layer on.
In fact, if you look at the lower section of the body - you can see that I used giant pieces of paper, just to get that first layer finished quickly!
That was pretty lazy - even for me...
So I shouldn't really be surprised that the neck broke a few month ago, while I was trying to block a hat on it (and pushing WAY too hard, might I add).
The other day, we received our copy of the local White Pages... which usually goes straight from the front doorstep to the Recycle Bin. I honestly don't know why they print so many copies of these any more. Sure, some people still use them - but I would think most people look business numbers up online these days - or refer to the individual business websites...
This year I'm putting my copy to good use.
I love the way the tiny print is looking. It still has that recycled feel, but doesn't distract in the way that the newsprint does...
So while it's a nice sunny day, I'm outside adding layers of paper mache - in the hope that I actually finish this off properly by the end of the week!
