Pro Photo West Spring 2020

I created a leprechaun image when I first started my photography journey. I made leprechaun’s shoes
with old tap shoes and a couple toilet paper rolls. I used brown duct tape and wrapped the shoes so
they looked like long pointy toed shoes. I cut off the buckles from an old purse for shoe decor and
attached velcro under the duct tape straps.
The belts, well I couldn't find kids belts so I used regular adult size belts. I cut them down the back and
sewed them together on the sewing machine so they were smaller. But you can use duct tape and
staples. I used the fabric from old curtains to make ascots. I cut them up and wrapped it around their
necks and tied it like a scarf.
I bought the jackets at the thrift store. I first tried dying them with fabric dye but that didn't work. So, I
resorted to spray paint. Then I washed them because I didn't want the children to be breathing toxic
spray paint fumes. The spray-painted fabric actually washed pretty well. It was a little stiff. But the smell
was gone.
The knickers were sweat pants I cut off and used puffy paint to make a textured brocade pattern.
So you see, you can take little things you have around the house and repurpose them. Staple them, paint
them, go crazy! I can’t wait to see what you do with all those empty toilet paper rolls, cellophane or the
stuffing out of old pillows.
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