This is the second in a series of blog articles about creative ways of using mannequins and parts for Halloween decoration. This post is about using mannequin hands. The previous post was using mannequin legs and our next post will about using mannequin heads.
Unlike a full size mannequin, mannequins hands don’t take up a lot of space and are inexpensive to purchase – yet they can have a big impact.
You can plant mannequin hands in a flower pot to look like a severed body part emerging from the dirt. Here is an indoor version –
And here is outdoors —
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The version below is one of my favorites as the bracelet gives it a touch of realism. And the Rosemary signage can imply both the name of the person and the herb.
You can position hands behind fences and wood grates as imprisoned zombies.
Or display them as a precious “trophy.”
These “trophies” are displayed in the Addams Family Suite at the Sofitel Hotel in Sydney, Australia.
We hope these images inspire you to make something fun or scary with mannequin hands for Halloween. If you do, please send us some photos for us to display.
For examples of Halloween Displays with mannequins, visit this Pinterest board. We invite you to join our Mannequin Art & Repurposing Group on Facebook to see examples of DIY projects with mannequins all year-round.
Mannequin Madness has been selling used mannequins and mannequin parts since 2001. We are the experts on showcasing creative ways to use mannequins for holiday décor and DIY projects.
Visit our website to shop for mannequins and dress forms, rent display pieces, or recycle your old mannequins.
