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4 Years And 10 000+ Starburst Candy Wrappers Went Into This Dress
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4 Years And 10 000+ Starburst Candy Wrappers Went Into This Dress

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I’ve been saving Starburst wrappers diligently (with the help of friends and family) for 4 years to create this dress. After enough were saved I organized them into colors, ironed them, folded them into links, and made candy wrapper chains.

With the use of elastic thread, I was able to sew the links together into a “fabric” to create the dress. My husband and I met when he offered me a pack of Starburst a few years before the project started. As his favorite candy he began to save grocery bags full of wrappers for me… The dress had a nice spot next to the gift table at our wedding almost 2 years ago!

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I’ve been saving Starburst wrappers for 4 years to create this dress

A total of 10 000+ Starburst candy wrappers went into it

After enough were saved I organized them into colors, ironed them, folded them into links, and made candy wrapper chains

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This is how it looks from behind

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Ironing each wrapper flat before folding

Beginning to sew chains together with elastic thread

By painting underwear elastic to match the colors of the wrappers I was able to seal the edges and insert a zipper

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Can’t forget the matching shoes!

Complete with matching candy wrapper bag corsage

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MysticalMan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A beautiful creation! Your patience and thoroughness are also admirable. I wish you well in your endeavors.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you :) Each wrapper needed folded about 6 times to make a single link so it was definitely time consuming!

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Lucybaby
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can tell a lot of your time went into making this and it was a job well done! Not everyone will understand it or appreciate it but its beautiful and it completely unique. GREAT JOB!

Rebekah
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am SO impressed by your dedication! I mean, the dress looks great! But I wouldn't have the patience to see it through. Well done!

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MysticalMan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A beautiful creation! Your patience and thoroughness are also admirable. I wish you well in your endeavors.

Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you :) Each wrapper needed folded about 6 times to make a single link so it was definitely time consuming!

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Lucybaby
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can tell a lot of your time went into making this and it was a job well done! Not everyone will understand it or appreciate it but its beautiful and it completely unique. GREAT JOB!

Rebekah
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am SO impressed by your dedication! I mean, the dress looks great! But I wouldn't have the patience to see it through. Well done!

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