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Bling Woman
This piece was inspired by the impulse to use an incredible amount of costume Jewelry and beads accumulated over many years, and much more was provided by friends after they learned of the project.  She was created on an old lamp stand, using a dress form, old lamp parts, a styrofoam head from Archie McFee, hands obtained from a display company, tons of fix-all mixed with glue to join pieces and make it strong, and some reinforcement metal which was added well into the project as the considerable weight began to topple her. The base is mounted onto a turn table so she can be rotated.

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