Artist and photographer Melanie Winning of Brook Street in Manningtree has been struck by the upcycling craze and taken an unusual item to recycle.
"I was on the internet and I found this lady in America who has won awards for recycling, she bought a mannequin and decided she wanted to do something creative.
"I wanted them to have a purpose and I thought they would look great as lamps.
"I like painting their faces and things because I'm also a make-up artist.
"They make quite showstopping pieces."
Melanie, who has a portfolio of her creations on her website niceanubis.com, has also displayed them at galleries.
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