Make A Concrete Gnome Lady

How to make a garden gnome made of cement. Did you gnome's bring you good luck through riches? That's what they say. This concrete gnome was so much fun to make, You can make your gnome so unique by adding embellishments to their hair or hats, make braids, or beards, big feet, little feet...anything goes. Have fun with these great DIY lawn ornaments.

--Timestamps--
00:00 How to Make a Lady Concrete Gnome
01:35 Prepare the Hair and Hat for the Concrete Gnome
02:34 Make the Gnome’s Body
05:40 Add the Girl Gnome Feet and Nose
06:44 Add the Base of the Gnome’s Hat
07:28 Make the Hair for the Concrete Lady Gnome
09:19 Make the Gnome’s Hat
13:37 Final Step Paint the Concrete Gnome

The full written tutorial is on my website at https://artsyprettyplants.com/make-co...

Materials List:
* Portland cement
* Play sand (about 2 cups) - https://artsyprettyplants.com/refer/p...
* Disposable bowl
* Disposable cup
* Durable nitrile gloves– https://amzn.to/2OmNZog I like these because they are so durable, you can rinse and reuse them
* Safety glasses - https://amzn.to/3jJzABC
* Safety mask– https://amzn.to/2Iw97J2 rated for silica dust
* Trouser sock- from Dollar Tree– https://artsyprettyplants.com/dollar-... standard above calf
* Tiny hair elastics - https://amzn.to/3ahTksd
* 3-5 nails with wide flat heads- 1-1 ½” long
* Jute rope – https://amzn.to/32lB0Kf about 42” long
* Pool noodle
* Jersey knit material about 2 1/2” wide and 60” long (You can also use strips of shorter pieces from an old t-shirt. I used an old jersey )
* Tall, wide mouth container or cup to hold your sock
* Cup for dipping water
* 12” wide shallow dish or disposable aluminum foil pie plate - https://amzn.to/32zGxNz

Optional for painting:
* Cheap bristle brush
* Acrylic black paint - https://amzn.to/2xh6On2
* Metallic paint - https://amzn.to/2QAeDxO
* Paper towels
* Cup of water
* Clear top coat spray - https://amzn.to/37aHLAu

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