Depending on what you mean by "mannequin", we are working on a
process for "do it yourself" archival mannequins.  If you are looking
for life-like, photoreal figures, then I cannot help.  However, if
you are interested in producing acid-free, archival forms for
historic costumes, then email me off-list and I will share that which
we have discovered so far.

With minimal cost, you can create a body-mold from an appropriately
sized volunteer, and (generally) using waste blue board, you can cast
realistic body parts or complete figures.

It takes a little time and creativity, and we have not yet ironed out
all the kinks, but so far our results are pretty cool.  Eventually,
we hope to publish on the process, but I'll share what we have so far.

Regards,
Kyle

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Kyle McQuilkin
Paleontology Division
Museum of Texas Tech

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