What is inside a Mannequin?
Has anyone ever cut open a mannequin? I got this mannequin and the project I have in mind requires me to cut it open and use the inside for storage. But I have no idea what is inside them and if the surface inside is foam or hollow. Can anyone advise please?
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Hi this is Peggy. Hope this video helps you know what is inside a mannequin. Good luck with your project. ► 4:17
What's inside a Mannequin? - YouTube
This video shows mannequins being made with cardboard paper mache around partly hollow core.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuV_5qZXj94
Most that I’ve seen are hollow.
Here is info I found for you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jysRaD5yDl0
https://www.reddit.com/r/Art/comments/bhqecc/whats_the_best_and_safest_option_to_cut_open_a/
https://blog.mannequinmadness.com/2020/05/child-friendly-crafting-project-using-masking-tape-and-a-mannequin/
Here's an article: https://www.cnet.com/news/find-out-what-lurks-inside-a-mannequin/
They are hollow inside.
I agree...hollow. Interesting project....post when you are done;)
Usually nothing in them, it makes them easier to carry and dress.
Hello,
To find out for certain you could drill a hole in the foot or the Arm socket to see! Enjoy the journey...
Looks like they are hollow:
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=what%27s+inside+a+manequin%3f&docid=608048609228492070&mid=5D0B7B732A964F3345735D0B7B732A964F334573&view=detail&FORM=VIRE
Interesting question and answers. Please share your project, so we know how we can also use a mannequin for storage!!
I dress mine up for holidays...bought one at flea market and she gets decked out for holidays..she will wear my wicked witch costume this year..
They are usually hollow .. curious what you have now
Usually they’re just hollow so happy cutting and storing!