A Gnome for the Garden

This gnome is formed from linen dipped in Paverpol sculpting medium and then wrapped around a wire netting shape. This gnome is water repellent.

Gnomes from Paverpol

1

Cut a piece of wire netting measuring 85cm. Bend and fold the netting into a large cone shape. Fold in the base. You may put a stone inside the wire netting shape.

Gnomes from Paverpol

2

Form a large nose from Silk Clay and put it aside to dry.

Gnomes from Paverpol

3

Make the beard as shown.

Gnomes from Paverpol

4

Now cover the wire netting shape with Paverpol wrappers. Apply Paverpol with a brush as you go along on the area where you want to place the nose.

Gnomes from Paverpol

5

Cut a piece of linen following the template.

Gnomes from Paverpol

6

Moisten and thoroughly rub the linen with Paverpol.

Gnomes from Paverpol

7

Wrap the linen around the wire netting shape, rub and press firmly.

Gnomes from Paverpol

8

Attach the nose and the beard before the shape is completely dry. Attach these using Paverpol. Finally varnish the nose with Paverpol and let it dry.

Gnomes from Paverpol

9

Make dots on the hat using Plus Color craft paint and a foam stencil brush.

Gnomes from Paverpol

10

Make a sack from linen and use Paverpol sculpting medium to make it water and dirt repellent.

Gnomes from Paverpol