This miniature life vest is a great accessory for a doll’s day on the water: boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, and more. It is made from 6 mm foam and wire ties and sized for 6:1 fashion dolls (11.5″ tall).

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Supplies:

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Craft Foam, 6 mm thick: This forms the main body of the life vest.

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Wire Twist Ties: These form the “straps” of the life vest and help hold it together.

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Hot Glue Gun: The adhesive for the straps.

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Hook and Loop Fasteners: I used Velcro with self-adhesive.

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Plastic Adhesion Primer: To help regular paint stick to the foam.

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Paint: I used acrylic craft paint.

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Foam Brush, 1″: Applied the paint in a nice, even coat.

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Towel/Drop Cloth: To catch any drips/spills. This makes cleanup easier.

Gloves: Optional, but can make cleanup easier.

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Scissors: To cut the foam and wire.

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Pencil: For measurement markings.

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Cutting Board:  To measure the wire.

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Craft Mat:  Catches any debris for easy clean-up.