How to Make a Panty Hose Sculpture

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Would you like to dazzle your family and friends with a clever sculpture, but don't want to go on a trip to the art store? Well, you can make an interesting sculpture out of household objects!

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Take the hanger apart.

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After you’ve untwisted the neck, carefully pull the ends of the hanger apart to straighten it. The size of the hanger will determine the size of the sculpture, so choose wisely. The color of the hanger doesn't affect the sculpture at all.

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Drill 2 holes into a block of wood.

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Drill holes that are about a quarter of an inch (0.64 cm) deep. Choose a block of wood that’s 2-inches X 4-inches or 4-inches by 4-inches. Use a power drill to drill 2 holes wherever you like, and have them at least three inches (7.62 cm) apart from each other to make the hosiery snug. ^{[1]
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- If you want to use 2 hangers, drill 4 holes into the wood.
- Make sure the holes are small enough so the ends of the hanger fit snugly without falling out.
- The holes can be any length apart, but their distance will have an effect on the sculpture. If you want a thin sculpture, put them closer together.

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Stick the ends of the hanger into 2 of the holes.

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Bend and twist the hanger into any shape you want. Once the ends are snugly in the holes, get creative and twist the hanger however you like. The curves in the hanger will give you the basic shape of your sculpture. When you have the hanger in the right position, use a glue gun (or e6000 glue) on the ends of the hanger to help keep them secure in the holes. ^{[2]
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- If you're feeling ambitious, you can add a second hanger for the other two holes to design your shape. You can either cover the extra pair of holes or just don't punch those.
- Remember that you'll usually see the outline of the hanger, so consider where you put all the wire curving and shaping in places so the panty hose is stretched by the wire; then you will see the hanger or hangers as curved edges.

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Cut the pantyhose so it’s about a foot long.

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Pull the panty hose over the hanger once you have the base sculpture. Pull the pantyhose over the hanger and over the wooden block. Try to make the panty hose as tight as possible without causing a run. Once you have it at the bottom of the block, there will be a few inches of unused panty hose hanging—don’t cut this off yet. ^{[3]
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- Throw out the pantyhose that is open on both sides. You want to use pantyhose that is closed on one side (where the toes would be).

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Paint over the pantyhose.

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Apply a thin layer of white glue or acrylic plaster over the panty hose. Paint any part of the sculpture that is covered by the pantyhose, including the wooden block. Once the white glue or plaster is dry, you can cut the extra panty hose off of the bottom. The sculpture is now secure.
- Don't paint the bottom of the sculpture.

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Paint over the dry glue with acrylic paint.

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Completely cover everything, except the bottom of the block. Don't paint it heavily. Let it dry for a day or two, and you're done! ^{[4]
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How do I keep the panty hose in place after stretching it over and under the base of wood?

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As long as your panty hose are large enough they should stay over the sculpture. If it just won't stay, apply some hot glue to the bottom of the sculpture.

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Can these be turned into lamps?

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I would not recommend that, because panty hose against a light bulb would probably be a fire hazard.

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Will the panty hose rip?

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Yes, if you aren't careful.

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Instead of using a drill you might punch the holes by hammering a nail in about 1/2 inch and pulling it back out.

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Make sure the paint is even, and that it looks nice.

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If you want to go for a larger sculpture, get some heavy weight solid wire (not stranded): it may be insulated or uninsulated, electrical wire, steel or aluminum clothesline wire.

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Be careful when using the drill gun.

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Wire can be dangerous to the eyes and can cause other injuries.

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Use a hammer and nails with care.

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Things You'll Need

wire hanger (or two)
drill
wooden block
a pair of panty hose
white glue, like Elmer's or acrylic plaster
acrylic paint; colors like silver and gold are great for this

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Take the hanger apart.

Drill 2 holes into a block of wood.

Stick the ends of the hanger into 2 of the holes.

Cut the pantyhose so it’s about a foot long.

Paint over the pantyhose.

Paint over the dry glue with acrylic paint.

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