If you make a mold, make it have separate pieces… the body, hat, nose etc …. You could also make a larger mold for a larger gonk… by adding pieces for arms with little hands, legs with feet, a shield and perhaps an axe for him to hold! Soooo many possibilities…. I have to say, I am really enjoying your channel :) I subscribed about a month or two ago and have really had a lot of fun watching the things you create… inspiring me to create more and trying out new techniques! I enjoy listening to you as well… my gran was from the UK, (Yorkshire to be exact) and I miss her and listening to her so much… you sound a LOT like her! She was a very crafty person too and she passed that love of crafting, creating things from nothing and art on to me… I hope that you have a blessed day, or in your case, evening since it’s like 7:30pm there… thank you for sharing your art and passions for creating with all of us! Cheers!
I’ve never been to Yorkshire but I really should go. It’s a beautiful part of the country so I’ve heard. I’m really glad you are enjoying my little channel and happy it’s inspiring you 😀😀 I did make a mould and cast a gonk with it though it was definitely a difficult process 😂😂 I will link the video at the bottom 😊 Love the add on body parts idea 👍 I might do that in the future 😀😀 Thank you so much for your lovely comment ❤️ It’s very much appreciated 👍❤️ th-cam.com/video/_5yqjmOB82E/w-d-xo.html
@@Toonpish you are most welcome dear Wendy! Yes, Yorkishire is a gorgeous area… my family’s estate was on the easternmost boundaries… it was sold back in 2000 after my gran moved here to the states to live with my mum and dad… the man she had married, after divorcing my biological grandfather, had passed away and the only family there were his kids… so, she moved to the states to be with us… I’m glad she did but man I missed going to the UK in the summers for visits… I always came back home with a weird sort of British accent mixed in to my normal everyday speech… it drove my mum nuts… and even today if I say something like, "bloody hell" or that "bloody thing" or just "bloody," my dad will pop off, "why does it have to be "bloody"? Is it injured or something ?" lol But anyway, yes… thank you so much for doing what you do! If you ever make a gonk mold complete with Icees for the arms and legs, shield, hammer, axes etc, I better get one of them since I did give you the idea…. 🤣 🤣 🤣 I’m only joking…. Or am I? 🤔 🤔 🤔
@@Toonpish yeh she is amazing .. but you carved it babes ! Can you take a compliment please ??? Don't make me come down there !!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 don't wanna pay the toll
YES, YES, YES!!! You make a mold and I will buy one!!! I can afford a mold better than I can a lathe. They are so adorable and you did an amazing job making yours.
Oh my godess wendy,you are so good with wood working.Ilove the gnome.i love the all natural beauty of the wood.my grandson wood go crazy,he loves gnomes
Great looking Ginks Wendy. I have never made a Gonk so really must do one before too long. Looking forward to seeing you making the mould. Take care Wendy. Cheers, Huw. X
hi Wendy you know how much I love these and I read 2 are for sale so I'm contacting you now about it, loved the video it's so hypnotic I could watch you turning alday so thanks for sharing xxx
Who doesnt love a gonk lol. Quick tip, if you move your tool rest back when using the parting tool so youre of off the angled part its easier to control. Great gonk, be careful ive heard theyre addictive lol. Take care Wendy
@@Toonpish that’s the trouble dare not try it as if I get hooked it would mean more cost and I’d need a bigger craft room which is already stuffed to the brim. lol.
Disasters happen - it's all part of the process 😉 I had loads when I first got into resin (started off beading & making jewellery) & am experiencing a few now as I've just started to play with polymer clay 😆 I love watching you turn wood, but with beads, resin & clay I think I have enough crafts on the go. 😊
Amazing they’re so cute I’d be very interested in seeing your resin gnomes. And if you make a mold that would be amazing and you should sell them because I’d be interested in buying one.
So I’ve looked for the video of the resin gnomes an for the life of me I can’t find it…lol I don’t know if I’ve over looked it or if I just didn’t go back far enough? Is it possible to post a link for it?
HI Wendy, Well you said it was your first GONK & my goodness Wendy WOW you absolutely smashed it 🤗👍 Good On You Girl I Really do admire you for giving anything a go ( I would call your GONK BILLY 😀 👍❤️✨ Lin
Those turned out really cute! I love those little gnomes! I really hope you make one with resin. I would love to see that and possibly make one myself.
Nice job love the multi color faux fur I turn them in one piece , one or two less steps to turn .I turn noses from half inch birch dowel six inches long and make a dozen or so at a time I use titebond pva glue for beards and titebond yellow glue for noses
Great turning ur Gonk to save time I turn mine all in one piece except for the nose happy turning and for turning the tenon the tenor or spicket I use a 1/4 wrench sharped on the bottom side and push it on to the spicket and it will cut perfect size to fit ur drill size
These are beautiful, you are so clever at doing these, look forward to seeing a mould of these. I had honks when I was younger, as for a name I’m stumped to think of one😂😂😂😂😳
Those gonks are just about the cutest, and colourful, ones I've ever seen! 😍 I also enjoyed that you explained so well about how sanding really works, like why sanding sealer is needed. I haven't access to a lathe (yet) but the more I see the more I want one...
@@Toonpish Your husband is a gem! I saw a rather small lathe you could screw to a table for about £80 a few months ago but felt that would probably not be enough. I live in a flat so I don't really have room for a large one either. Earlier I wanted one to make miniatures, now I want to make bowls, eggs and gonks!
I found it is easier to turn the hat with the bobble, then you only have to turn a nose. For a beginner you do very well. Turning small objects is a challenge. Merry Christmas.
Hello Wendy. I hope you’re doing ok x your Gonk is bloody magic. He/she should be called Den Første, as that’s “first one” in Norwegian. I am so looking forward to you making a mould. They’d sell like hot Norwegian cakes do they would xx happy crafting 👍🏽
That’s a great name and as it’s going to my grandson who is also my husband’s first grandchild then I think it’s got to be 😀😀👍❤️ That’s named him 😀 I am not an expert mould maker by any means but I do know a company that is 😀😀 I think I need to have a chat with them 😀😀 I am making a mould but it’s not economic to sell as it is so much silicone. But I can work out the price and if people want it then so be it 😀😀 Thanks so much for your comment 😀👍❤️😊
Those are really beautiful especially the pink one. I would love to see these in a mold form for epoxy would definitely buy it from you if you were to sell 😉 😀 😊
They’re cute. The wood grain on the hat of the pink bearded one is gorgeous! I watch a lot of turners and you look like you know what you’re doing on the lathe to me!😄 David Adamsen and Andy Phillip are both great turners, if you haven’t seen their channels you’ll have to check them out. Great job!
@@ZippedUpKitz Andy Phillip does gorgeous work. David Adamsen did a video 2 yrs. ago called ‘Not enough corners! The way he turned that piece just seemed impossible. I don’t know how he could even see what or where he was cutting/shaving. With both of them it’s often a mystery where they’re going with a piece. I like trying to figure out what they’re making, usually I don’t know until the end.😆
@@funo6581 when I started on a lathe, I was going backwards… I’m a southpaw… so, I would look at something and go to recreate it and do it completely backwards! I wish I had my own lathe! I use a friend of mine's… he is an assistant scout masters in my kid's BSA troop and teaches the woodworking merit badge… he always has the kids over to his garage where all his woodworking tools are… but anyway I digress too much lol… he was trying to teach me how to make a simple Christmas tree and I was doing it in a mirror image of what he was doing cuz that is how I saw it! But, it came out! The first time I ever made was supposed to be a Christmas tree, but I ended up turning it into a little,bell complete with the little ball that knocks against the sides to make the bell ring… I did get the Christmas tree made though! lol… I want to go over to his place and try to make one of these little bonks!!!!
Oh how fun. Who taught you to use a lathe? I have watched lots of TH-cam videos and I encouraged my husband to buy a lathe We have lots of fun projects we do together.,
Noone has actually taught me 😂😂 I have picked up what I know from watching TH-cam and talking to other turners 🤷♀️😀 It’s definitely a big learning curve but I’m loving it 😀 I’m glad you do too 😀👍❤️ Thanks Laura 👍🤗
Hi Wendy, great job with your first gnome. I think wood is so much easier to turn than resin and it certainly doesn't take long to master. FYI the pad is Scotch Brite, and it's a spigot. If you haven't already, have a look at Colwin Way over at Axminster Tools youtube, he shows how to make a great Viking Gnome. Sub'd
Thanks Steve 😀😀 and welcome to my little channel 😀😀😀 I will check out Colwin Way 👍 If only I can remember spigot and scotch brite names 😣 When you are dyslexic names of anything just elude you and they definitely won’t nothing to do with me 😂😂😂🥹 Thanks for your comment and subbing 😀😀 really appreciated
Hi ,,I think I had a gift from Australia when I was a young teen,,, and although I used to make a gonk,,, this was completely differant was supposed to be very lucky, but just can't remember the name it was given, but it wasn't a gonk! As I had a relative R.I.P that used to live in Perth Australia,, and he had sent this gift if I remember rightly but it had a weird name like for example fizwiget but that was not the name ,, would you know or have any idea what it could be called, as I've searched you tube but not easy, if I knew what it was called I wouldn't need to look it up!! My relative I think lived in the out back,, or out skirts of perth the gonks, reminded me of that gift your work on the gonks ,,is so beautiful 😍 if you could find out for me ,if possible. Thank you
Angela I hear you and hopefully someone on here from Australian might know. As I’m in the UK I have no idea. But your question is out there now so someone might have the answer. Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it 😀👍
@@Toonpish awww thank you very much,, its realy funny really something such a little thing can be difficult just finding the mame. Name of it. Thankyou 💐
@@kellyjean4981 it wasn't a gnome at all, but was like a mascote of some kind and if I remember it was green with mabey bits of blue in it ,and was like plush or fur fabric and was native to Australia. And considered very lucky.
I thought of Norman first for a name… mainly because I always think of the Norman Conquerers for some reason…. But since this is your first Gonk and he's a little Norse guy… why not call him Norman, Den Første? (Norman, the First) :)
Super video Wendy! Your gonk came out fabulous. Can’t wait to see how your moulds turn out 😅 That WOULD be an interesting one!!! 💜
Gotta try it Emma 😀😀 thanks for watching and thank you for your help 😂😂👍❤️
If you make a mold, make it have separate pieces… the body, hat, nose etc …. You could also make a larger mold for a larger gonk… by adding pieces for arms with little hands, legs with feet, a shield and perhaps an axe for him to hold! Soooo many possibilities….
I have to say, I am really enjoying your channel :) I subscribed about a month or two ago and have really had a lot of fun watching the things you create… inspiring me to create more and trying out new techniques! I enjoy listening to you as well… my gran was from the UK, (Yorkshire to be exact) and I miss her and listening to her so much… you sound a LOT like her! She was a very crafty person too and she passed that love of crafting, creating things from nothing and art on to me… I hope that you have a blessed day, or in your case, evening since it’s like 7:30pm there… thank you for sharing your art and passions for creating with all of us! Cheers!
I’ve never been to Yorkshire but I really should go. It’s a beautiful part of the country so I’ve heard.
I’m really glad you are enjoying my little channel and happy it’s inspiring you 😀😀
I did make a mould and cast a gonk with it though it was definitely a difficult process 😂😂
I will link the video at the bottom 😊
Love the add on body parts idea 👍
I might do that in the future 😀😀
Thank you so much for your lovely comment ❤️
It’s very much appreciated 👍❤️
th-cam.com/video/_5yqjmOB82E/w-d-xo.html
@@Toonpish you are most welcome dear Wendy! Yes, Yorkishire is a gorgeous area… my family’s estate was on the easternmost boundaries… it was sold back in 2000 after my gran moved here to the states to live with my mum and dad… the man she had married, after divorcing my biological grandfather, had passed away and the only family there were his kids… so, she moved to the states to be with us… I’m glad she did but man I missed going to the UK in the summers for visits… I always came back home with a weird sort of British accent mixed in to my normal everyday speech… it drove my mum nuts… and even today if I say something like, "bloody hell" or that "bloody thing" or just "bloody," my dad will pop off, "why does it have to be "bloody"? Is it injured or something ?" lol
But anyway, yes… thank you so much for doing what you do! If you ever make a gonk mold complete with
Icees for the arms and legs, shield, hammer, axes etc, I better get one of them since I did give you the idea…. 🤣 🤣 🤣 I’m only joking…. Or am I? 🤔 🤔 🤔
😂😂😂😂
It came out pretty. I love the pink one
The pink one is already sold 😂😂😂
Thank you so much 😊
@@Toonpish It's nice that you sold it. It has a new home
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I absolutely adore the Gonk 😍😍😍 especially that Beard oh my goodness gorgeous 😍😍 your turning is stunning !
All thanks to Emma 😀😀😀 she is the amazing one 😀😂
Thanks so much Hun 😀❤️👍
@@Toonpish yeh she is amazing .. but you carved it babes ! Can you take a compliment please ??? Don't make me come down there !!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 don't wanna pay the toll
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Oh babe It’s not in my nature 😂😂😂😂 I’ll pay the toll if you bring George 👏👏👏👏👏
I'm not big into gnomes but these are absolutely the cutest
Thank you so much Brenda 😀👍❤️
YES, YES, YES!!! You make a mold and I will buy one!!! I can afford a mold better than I can a lathe. They are so adorable and you did an amazing job making yours.
Thank you so much Virginia 😀😀
Nice work for your first gonk.
Thanks Fred 😀😀 fun project 😀👍
They look great Wendy! well done.
Thank you so much Gary 😀😀👍
Ohmygosh I love these they are awesome well done 👏🙌
Thank you so much Carol 🤗😊
Lots of fun too 😀👍❤️
Very cute & creative 😀
Thank you so much Anita 😀👍
Brilliant well done Wendy! 😀
Thanks so much Val
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Simply wow these gonks look amazing you truly are awesome
Thank you Jay 😀😀💜
Just adorable!!!!!
Thank you Roy 😀👍
Oh my godess wendy,you are so good with wood working.Ilove the gnome.i love the all natural beauty of the wood.my grandson wood go crazy,he loves gnomes
Aww thanks so cool 😀😀😀 two are for sale if you want one 😂😂
I’m no salesman but if you are interested send me over an email 😀👍❤️
Great looking Ginks Wendy.
I have never made a Gonk so really must do one before too long.
Looking forward to seeing you making the mould.
Take care Wendy.
Cheers, Huw. X
The moulds have had issues 😂😂😂😂 wait till you see the mess 😂😂
But done now so all okay
Will cast them next week 😀😀😀
@@Toonpish Let's hope I can hold my breath that long. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hi Wendy. Brilliant job. He is adorable. You could name him Wayne. 😊
I think I’ve replied to this but again I say it’s a great name 😀😀😀 thanks Hun 😀👍
Awe they're adorable! ❤️
Thank you so much Mandi 😀
Sooooo awesome! You are good,I truly enjoyed watching you.
Thank you Cindy 😀😀😀 I still have much to learn 😂😂
Nice work Wendy, cute little folk! Thanks for sharing 😁
Thank you for watching Hun 👍😀
So cute. ❤️
Thank you Dale 😀😀❤️
hi Wendy you know how much I love these and I read 2 are for sale so I'm contacting you now about it, loved the video it's so hypnotic I could watch you turning alday so thanks for sharing xxx
Well one is for sale now as you have the Pink one coming your way as requested . Thanks Paula xxx
@@Toonpish no thankyou xxx
I love them so cute 😍
Thank you so much Rebecca 😀👍❤️
Love it Wendy, xx
Thank you so much Chris 😀
Love those cute Gonks!! Gonna have to show my husband this video.
😀😀😀 I really hope he is inspired 😀😀👍❤️ thanks Regina 😀
This is the simple instruction I’ve been looking for! Best wishes as you continue your journey!
Glad it was helpful! 😀😀 thank you 😀💜
Who doesnt love a gonk lol. Quick tip, if you move your tool rest back when using the parting tool so youre of off the angled part its easier to control. Great gonk, be careful ive heard theyre addictive lol. Take care Wendy
Wow thank you so much Gav 😀😀😀 I was wondering whether I was doing it right 😀😀😂😂
Really appreciate that 😀👍
Thanks hun 😃😀❤️
Great video Wendy and the Gonks well it was like watching a expert, Well done
Thank you so much Douglas 😊😊😊😊 I don’t know about that but I really enjoyed it 😀😀👍❤️
Lovely Gonk Wendy. Nicely turned. Keep up the journey. X
Thank you so much Mark 😀 I am definitely enjoying the journey 😀👍❤️
Love them
Thank you so much Daphne 😀👍🤗
@@Toonpish you’re very welcome 😉
well done amazing job has always x
Thank you so much Sharon 👍
What a brilliant video
Thank you Barry 😀😀👍❤️
Great video Wendy! Thanks for sharing. Loved your commentary too.
Glad you enjoyed it 😀💜
Love those turning I’ve never tried. Not got the tools but I think I would be to scared to give it a go lol.
I thought that until I tried it 😀😀😀 took me ages to pluck up the courage then one try and I was hooked 😀😀😀💜
@@Toonpish that’s the trouble dare not try it as if I get hooked it would mean more cost and I’d need a bigger craft room which is already stuffed to the brim. lol.
😂😂😂 I totally know where you are coming from 😂😂
A fun and easy project with professional results. Well done Wendy!
Thank you so much Jim 😊😀
Very kind of you indeed 👍😀
Wendy this is so cute! 😍
Cute yes I agree Yvonne 😀
perhaps I should all him Cuty McCuteface 😀
@@Toonpish 🤣🤣🤣
Nice one Wendy on your 1rst gonk.
Thank you 😀😀💜
So Cute. Please make a resin one and a mold. I'd buy in a heartbeat. I love your creativity.
I am trying them out right now 😀😀😀 had a couple of disasters 😂😂 but will leave them in to help others 😂😂😂
Love the Gonk turned out fabulous 🤗🤗🤗
Thank you so much Mary 😀
Those are adorable...can hardly wait to see how the resin works out
Me too Peggy 😀😀😀👍❤️
They're fun & you made that look easy! Can't wait for the resin version & mould!!! X
They are on their way 😀😀😀 had a couple of disasters 😂😂 but will leave them in I think so others can learn from my mistakes 🤔😀👍
Disasters happen - it's all part of the process 😉 I had loads when I first got into resin (started off beading & making jewellery) & am experiencing a few now as I've just started to play with polymer clay 😆 I love watching you turn wood, but with beads, resin & clay I think I have enough crafts on the go. 😊
I love them, Wendy! Great job, love!
Thank you so much Billy 😀😀😀👍❤️
Oh wow.... they are amazing. Well done you !🎉
Thanks so much! 😊
They're so cute
Thank you Sharon 😀😀😀
Brilliant, I love gonks in any way, shape and form ❤
Thank you so much Dawn. 😀 I’m glad you like them 👍
Nice Job! ❤️
Thank you Kevin 😀👍❤️
Awww super cute , brilliant video Wendy
Thank you so much Geraldine 😀👍
Too cute, my daughter would love these x
They are cute 😀😀 I’m totally in love 😀😀👍❤️
Aw how adorable are these Wendy! I've made Gonks from cloth and from clay but these are awesome.
Fellow gonk lover 😀😀😀 thanks Patricia 😀👍
But what beautiful gnomes! 😍😍😍 Always a pleasure to watch your videos, you always have interesting things, good Wendy! 👏🏻😊😘
Thank you so much Gulma 😀😀😀
Have a great weekend and happy crafting 😀👍👍
Amazing they’re so cute I’d be very interested in seeing your resin gnomes. And if you make a mold that would be amazing and you should sell them because I’d be interested in buying one.
I do do have a video up of the resin gnome 😀😀😀 but I am not a good enough mould maker to sell moulds atm 😣 I am still learning 😀😀👍
So I’ve looked for the video of the resin gnomes an for the life of me I can’t find it…lol I don’t know if I’ve over looked it or if I just didn’t go back far enough? Is it possible to post a link for it?
th-cam.com/video/_5yqjmOB82E/w-d-xo.html
I don’t think it is obvious 👍❤️
It’s NORMAN!!!! lol…. I love these little things….
😀😀👍❤️ Thank you 😊
Wow, they are amazing. Well done 👏
Thank you so much Sandra 😀👍😊
Hi Wendy. You did a brilliant job. He is adorable. You could name him Wayne. 😊😊😊
😂😂😂😂 there’s an idea 😂😂 thanks hun 😀👍
That is adorable 🥰
Thank you Kim 😀
I love them too lol 👍😀
He is adorable ♥️ he looks like a Magnus to me
Magnus is a good name 😀😀❤️👍
nice one Wendy
Thank you so much Wayne 😀👍❤️
Absolutely brilliant, your skill never ceases to amaze me, well done XX
Thank you so much Alison 😀😀😀👍❤️
Nice 👍
Thanks Brian 😀👍
HI Wendy, Well you said it was your first GONK & my goodness Wendy WOW you absolutely smashed it 🤗👍 Good On You Girl I Really do admire you for giving anything a go ( I would call your GONK BILLY 😀 👍❤️✨ Lin
Thanks Lin 😀😀😀
Billy is a good name 🤔
I am pleased how they came out 😀 great fun to make too 😊🤗👍
Those turned out really cute! I love those little gnomes! I really hope you make one with resin. I would love to see that and possibly make one myself.
Thank you so much Lisa 😀😀
I am in the process 😀 so watch this space 😂😂😂
These are so cute!!!! I would love to have a mold for the pink one. It's my fave. Thanks so much for showing us! Happy Creating!!!!
I am working on moulds 😀😀
Happy crafting and thanks for watching 😀👍❤️
Nice job love the multi color faux fur I turn them in one piece , one or two less steps to turn .I turn noses from half inch birch dowel six inches long and make a dozen or so at a time
I use titebond pva glue for beards and titebond yellow glue for noses
Thanks for this information Gary 😀😀 it’s always good to know what others do 😀 I like the all in one idea too 😀
Making them in 2 or 3 pieces ,unless making them from different woods is kind of fiddly
True 😀😀❤️
I just love your videos. You are so genuine. I love that you try new things, and show us your talent. You’re amazing, Wendy!
Aww thank you Diane 😀😀😀 I do love a challenge 😂😂😂 you are very kind 🤗😊😀
Great turning ur Gonk to save time I turn mine all in one piece except for the nose happy turning and for turning the tenon the tenor or spicket I use a 1/4 wrench sharped on the bottom side and push it on to the spicket and it will cut perfect size to fit ur drill size
@jimbrock8928 thank you 👍😀
Cute as can be . I’d you get it glued up you can make a silicone mold. Then pour resin one .
It’s in the making 😀😀😀 I’m looking forward to it 😀👍
@@Toonpish that’s great . I’m looking forward seeing it and your beautiful creation .
These are beautiful, you are so clever at doing these, look forward to seeing a mould of these. I had honks when I was younger, as for a name I’m stumped to think of one😂😂😂😂😳
lol Thanks Vivienne 😀
when we was young all we had was action man lol😂
I loved the waves you put on the hat of your pink bearded gonk (gonkette?). Also, I saw one with pigtails on another channel. Too cute.
Thank you Bruce 😀😀😀 sounds adorable 😀❤️👍
Amazing! I really enjoyed watching you make a Gonk and I really like the 3 individual styles, they have a lot of character. Well done Wendy 👏 😊
Thank you so much Daegon 😀😀😀 I am now making a resin one 😀😀 wish me luck
@@Toonpish good luck! Although I expect you will produce something amazing as usual 😊
Those gonks are just about the cutest, and colourful, ones I've ever seen! 😍
I also enjoyed that you explained so well about how sanding really works, like why sanding sealer is needed. I haven't access to a lathe (yet) but the more I see the more I want one...
That is exactly the way I was was hun 😀😀 I ended up asking for one for my birthday 😂😂 my husband was like are you sure??
😂😂😂
I was
Definitely!!
😂😂😂😂😂
@@Toonpish Your husband is a gem!
I saw a rather small lathe you could screw to a table for about £80 a few months ago but felt that would probably not be enough. I live in a flat so I don't really have room for a large one either. Earlier I wanted one to make miniatures, now I want to make bowls, eggs and gonks!
😂😂 it’s an additive hobby 😀😀
You could start small and see how it goes though 😀👍
Well done one your first Gonk i did my first one 4 weeks ago and also did 2 vikings
Oh sounds like you had fun Roys 😀😀 well done 👍❤️
They came out brilliant. You got to watch them though, they have a habit of multiplying
😂😂😂 at the rate I make them they won’t multiply fast 😂😂😂
@@Toonpish 🤣🤣
Your doing well. Keep going.
Thank you Fred 😀😀💜
Oh my gosh , this is adorable!!! You’re really getting great with your lathe!!!!!💕🧜♀️
Thank you so much Kathy 😀😀😀
Learning all the time 😀😀👍❤️
I found it is easier to turn the hat with the bobble, then you only have to turn a nose. For a beginner you do very well. Turning small objects is a challenge. Merry Christmas.
Thanks for the tip! 😀😀😀 happy holidays 👍💜
Hello Wendy. I hope you’re doing ok x your Gonk is bloody magic. He/she should be called Den Første, as that’s “first one” in Norwegian.
I am so looking forward to you making a mould. They’d sell like hot Norwegian cakes do they would xx happy crafting 👍🏽
That’s a great name and as it’s going to my grandson who is also my husband’s first grandchild then I think it’s got to be 😀😀👍❤️
That’s named him 😀
I am not an expert mould maker by any means but I do know a company that is 😀😀
I think I need to have a chat with them 😀😀
I am making a mould but it’s not economic to sell as it is so much silicone.
But I can work out the price and if people want it then so be it 😀😀
Thanks so much for your comment 😀👍❤️😊
Those are really beautiful especially the pink one. I would love to see these in a mold form for epoxy would definitely buy it from you if you were to sell 😉 😀 😊
I’m making it now so let’s see how it comes out 😀😀
I do wish silicone was cheeper 🤔😪
Thanks for watching and commenting 😀👍❤️
Gonk looks brilliant Wendy! Did you ever get round to making a resin one?
Yes I did a couple of weeks later 😀😀💜
Thanks Ian 😀💜👍
@Toonpish Crafts I'll have a look, thanks Wendy!
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They’re cute. The wood grain on the hat of the pink bearded one is gorgeous! I watch a lot of turners and you look like you know what you’re doing on the lathe to me!😄 David Adamsen and Andy Phillip are both great turners, if you haven’t seen their channels you’ll have to check them out. Great job!
Thank you so much Funo I will check them out. Thanks for letting me know about them 😀
I LOVE Andy Phillips and the work he does… I especially love his colored pencil turned art…
@@ZippedUpKitz Andy Phillip does gorgeous work. David Adamsen did a video 2 yrs. ago called ‘Not enough corners! The way he turned that piece just seemed impossible. I don’t know how he could even see what or where he was cutting/shaving. With both of them it’s often a mystery where they’re going with a piece. I like trying to figure out what they’re making, usually I don’t know until the end.😆
Usually I don’t know know until the end 😂😂😂😂
@@funo6581 when I started on a lathe, I was going backwards… I’m a southpaw… so, I would look at something and go to recreate it and do it completely backwards! I wish I had my own lathe! I use a friend of mine's… he is an assistant scout masters in my kid's BSA troop and teaches the woodworking merit badge… he always has the kids over to his garage where all his woodworking tools are… but anyway I digress too much lol… he was trying to teach me how to make a simple Christmas tree and I was doing it in a mirror image of what he was doing cuz that is how I saw it! But, it came out! The first time I ever made was supposed to be a Christmas tree, but I ended up turning it into a little,bell complete with the little ball that knocks against the sides to make the bell ring… I did get the Christmas tree made though! lol… I want to go over to his place and try to make one of these little bonks!!!!
Oh how fun. Who taught you to use a lathe? I have watched lots of TH-cam videos and I encouraged my husband to buy a lathe We have lots of fun projects we do together.,
Noone has actually taught me 😂😂 I have picked up what I know from watching TH-cam and talking to other turners 🤷♀️😀
It’s definitely a big learning curve but I’m loving it 😀
I’m glad you do too 😀👍❤️
Thanks Laura 👍🤗
Good video a well made gonk. What do you think of the record coronet herald lathe
I don't have anything to compare to as its my first lathe. But I am very happy with it 😀 and the after care seems great. 👍
@@Toonpish yea i got one there a short while ago i think they are a great wee lathe. Thanks for messaging back
Banger
🤭🤭 thank you 😊
I have been looking for a mold but no luck. 😔
Let’s see how I get on with making mine 😂😂😀👍
Haha gonk I haven’t heard that in years lol 😂
I know 😂😂😂 but so cute 😀😀😀
Thanks Shirley 👍
@@Toonpish can’t wait for resin one and home made mould 😉💕
Oh I’m doing my best 😂😂😂
Hi Wendy, great job with your first gnome. I think wood is so much easier to turn than resin and it certainly doesn't take long to master. FYI the pad is Scotch Brite, and it's a spigot. If you haven't already, have a look at Colwin Way over at Axminster Tools youtube, he shows how to make a great Viking Gnome. Sub'd
Thanks Steve 😀😀 and welcome to my little channel 😀😀😀
I will check out Colwin Way 👍
If only I can remember spigot and scotch brite names 😣
When you are dyslexic names of anything just elude you and they definitely won’t nothing to do with me 😂😂😂🥹
Thanks for your comment and subbing 😀😀 really appreciated
Hi ,,I think I had a gift from Australia when I was a young teen,,, and although I used to make a gonk,,, this was completely differant was supposed to be very lucky, but just can't remember the name it was given, but it wasn't a gonk! As I had a relative R.I.P that used to live in Perth Australia,, and he had sent this gift if I remember rightly but it had a weird name like for example fizwiget but that was not the name ,, would you know or have any idea what it could be called, as I've searched you tube but not easy, if I knew what it was called I wouldn't need to look it up!! My relative I think lived in the out back,, or out skirts of perth the gonks, reminded me of that gift your work on the gonks ,,is so beautiful 😍 if you could find out for me ,if possible. Thank you
Angela I hear you and hopefully someone on here from Australian might know.
As I’m in the UK I have no idea.
But your question is out there now so someone might have the answer.
Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it 😀👍
@@Toonpish awww thank you very much,, its realy funny really something such a little thing can be difficult just finding the mame. Name of it. Thankyou 💐
@@Tiger804 The name for a German gnome is zwerge…. Or so it’s says when I googled it 😉. Not sure if that could be the name of your childhood gnome….
@@kellyjean4981 it wasn't a gnome at all, but was like a mascote of some kind and if I remember it was green with mabey bits of blue in it ,and was like plush or fur fabric and was native to Australia. And considered very lucky.
Hi Wendy great video again TY, as for the name how about Harald a good old norse name .
Does sound good 🤔🧐 it’s a contender 😀😀
Thanks Steve 👍❤️
Barttelbee, Twilla, and Snuff
Oh they are great names 😊🤗😀👍
Fantastic 👏👏👏👏👏
Why can’t you turn body and hat in one piece?
You can but getting it clean sanded and looking straight is a lot harder and I’m definitely a novice 😀😀💜
I thought of Norman first for a name… mainly because I always think of the Norman Conquerers for some reason…. But since this is your first Gonk and he's a little Norse guy… why not call him Norman, Den Første? (Norman, the First) :)
That does sound very cool 😀😀 Thank you so much 😊
I think you should call your gnome Chuck Turner lol
Oh very cleaver 😂😂😂
That took me a while 😀😀👏👍
@@Toonpish I couldn't resist lol x
1st. LOL
Again 😂😂
What's the Norwegian word for doorstop? That's what you should name him/her. 🤭
lololol. no Idea but it would be fitting lol
Thanks Lisa 😀
STOP! I’m not buying a lathe, I’m not buying a lathe…
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Really???
Are you sure??
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Happy crafting Virginia 😂😀👍
Buy a lathe, buy a lathe! 😂
@@tfturning 😂😂😂😂
ROFL… I just realized you did this video 6 MONTHS ago…. I thought I saw 6 Minutes… as in you just loaded it… I need help lol…
😂😂😂 well I’m glad it’s not just me that does things like that 😂😂
@@Toonpish yeah, I need to pay more attention to things like that… LOL… it could really get me into trouble otherwise!