How to Make a Dummy
In this Instructable, I'll how to make a cheap dummy using common household items. This can be made in about 15-20 minutes with great realistic results in the end.
Prepare the Materials
You've got to always prepare what you need first!
To make this dummy, you'll need:
- An old pair of pants
- A bunch of old newspapers or clothes
- An old sweater, coat, or jacket
- A mask
- An old pair of shoes
To make this dummy, you'll need:
- An old pair of pants
- A bunch of old newspapers or clothes
- An old sweater, coat, or jacket
- A mask
- An old pair of shoes
Stuff the Legs
One of the most crucial steps is the stuffing.
- First, gather your pants then your old newspapers or clothes.
- When using newspaper, crumple it slightly. Don't crumple it as much as you can.
- Start from the bottom and work your way up.
Tips:
- Stuff the dummy legs as realistically as you can.
- Don't put a lot of old newspapers or clothes in one area, then none in another area.
- First, gather your pants then your old newspapers or clothes.
- When using newspaper, crumple it slightly. Don't crumple it as much as you can.
- Start from the bottom and work your way up.
Tips:
- Stuff the dummy legs as realistically as you can.
- Don't put a lot of old newspapers or clothes in one area, then none in another area.
Put on Some Shoes
You do want it to look real - don't you? Well if so, you'll need some shoes!
To put these on, just simply tuck the bottom of the pants into the shoes.
To put these on, just simply tuck the bottom of the pants into the shoes.
Stuff Your Torso
Just as important as stuffing your legs, you'll need to stuff your torso.
- Start at the arms and work your way up.
- Just as you did for the legs, stuff it with your old newspapers or clothes.
- You may want to put more stuffing in the shoulder area. When the dummy is sitting down, this makes it more realistic.
- You might want to add fake hands or gloves to make it look even more realistic.
- You might want to add stuffing to your mask to give it a 3-D look.
- Start at the arms and work your way up.
- Just as you did for the legs, stuff it with your old newspapers or clothes.
- You may want to put more stuffing in the shoulder area. When the dummy is sitting down, this makes it more realistic.
- You might want to add fake hands or gloves to make it look even more realistic.
- You might want to add stuffing to your mask to give it a 3-D look.
Finish It
Now that your done stuffing, you need to put it all together.
- Tuck the pants in the torso to put it together.
- Know where you're going to put your dummy.
Putting the Dummy in a Sitting Position
- Lift your dummy up from the bottom when moving it.
- Slowly set it down.
- Set it up the way you want it to look.
Putting the Dummy in a Standing Position
- Use a wood post or anything you want to hold it up.
- Stick the bottom of the wood post in the ground, and the other end up the back torso of the dummy.
- You may need to use a staple gun to staple the legs to the torso so they don't fall apart.
- Tuck the pants in the torso to put it together.
- Know where you're going to put your dummy.
Putting the Dummy in a Sitting Position
- Lift your dummy up from the bottom when moving it.
- Slowly set it down.
- Set it up the way you want it to look.
Putting the Dummy in a Standing Position
- Use a wood post or anything you want to hold it up.
- Stick the bottom of the wood post in the ground, and the other end up the back torso of the dummy.
- You may need to use a staple gun to staple the legs to the torso so they don't fall apart.