DIY Air Dry Clay Gnome - Honey Bee

Who's getting tired of winter??? Hands up all around I bet!! I created this adorable little Gnome becuase I love Gnomes of course and I was feeling the winter blues. The thought of this bright, warm and cheerful gnome immediately lifted my spirits and brought back memories of the warmer days of spring and summer! It looks complicated to make,but it's really quite easy peasy!
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Styrafoam Cone: designaholicstudio.com/produc...
Demco White Gesso: designaholicstudio.com/produc...
Honey Bees Napkin: designaholicstudio.com/produc...
Acrylic Paint: Americana Snow White, Bright Yellow and Slate Grey; Allegro Powder Blush: designaholicstudio.com/produc... ; designaholicstudio.com/produc...
Diamond Shimmer Dust: designaholicstudio.com/produc...
DecoArt Triple Thick Gloss Glaze: designaholicstudio.com/produc...
Bumble Bee Embellishements: designaholicstudio.com/produc...
Daisy Embellishment: designaholicstudio.com/produc...
Aleene's Quick Dry Tacky Glue: designaholicstudio.com/produc...

[@rynsky1]

Lovely x

[@designaholicstudio4948]

Thank you!!!

[@Benoitsmidget]

Too cute! I want a whole village!

[@designaholicstudio4948]

Thank you!! I'm going to be making some friends for him, keep an eye out for the video next week (or so 🤞)

[@joefriday4171]

I just love watching someone make something from just a little air dry clay. Wonderful, I am going to copy you and make some for a Christmas decoration. Thankyou for sharing this.

[@hayleyleydier3731]

❤😊… LOVE when demonstrations are easy to follow and looks amazing! Fantastic idea!

[@designaholicstudio4948]

Thank you so much, glad you love it!!!❤

[@nancyleeyoung7109]

Too flippin cute! LOVE IT!

[@designaholicstudio4948]

Thank you!!!👋

[@mariejoiner6495]

I'm not into the bee decor, but this makes me want to give this a try. Thanks for sharing this simple craft.

[@designaholicstudio4948]

You are welcome!!!

[@donnacraig5413]

Fantastic job! Can't wait to try it myself. Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@designaholicstudio4948]

Awesome, thank you....have fun!!!

[@lo1001]

Oh my goodness! This is so stinking cute!! I can't wait to make one for my granddaughter. Thanks for the tutorial. So relaxing to watch you create.

[@designaholicstudio4948]

Thank you so much for your feedback!!! Its is so rewarding to hear! I'd love to see your finished Gnome! You can send a pic to us at [e-mail] and we can feature it on our website!!! Have fun!!!

[@user-zt2sq5ow3d]

So cute ❤ thank you so very much for sharing how to make it

[@designaholicstudio4948]

Thank you thank you!!!

[@robinhill2344]

This is awesome! Never thought to mix mediums! Thanks

[@designaholicstudio4948]

Thank you 😊

[@loricraft32]

Beautiful 🌻🐝

[@designaholicstudio4948]

Thank you 😊

[@RockGirlMedia]

New sub!! Such an adorable gnome! Thx!! 🤩

[@designaholicstudio4948]

Thank you so much!!!☺️

[@carmenrivera5039]

Muy bonito gracias por compartir tus trabajos muchas bendiciones

[@designaholicstudio4948]

Thank you!!

[@peaceandcreativity4636]

This is very beautiful 😍

[@designaholicstudio4948]

Thank you! 😊

[@peaceandcreativity4636]

@@designaholicstudio4948 you are most welcome

[@lilly_artess]

Perfeito 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@designaholicstudio4948]

😄 thank you!

[@karencrozier7253]

Help please. My first attempt looks fine but cracked a lot overnight. I repaired it this am but as it continues to dry it continues to crack. How thick of a layer of clay is best. I have mine only about an 8th of an inch thick and it's possibly way too thin. Suggestions? Ideas? Garbage and start again?

[@cherylmcguire5699]

I have the exact same issue! I found that if I cover the cone with plastic wrap first and make sure the wrap is fairly wet before I put the clay on; after I get the structure of the gnome formed, I slide it off the cone structure and let it dry. I have had no cracking since I have removed the cones.

[@violetahernandez2240]

😍🥰🤩👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏💕

[@designaholicstudio4948]

Thank you 😊

[@karenfeil2821]

What is purpose of Gesso? Can something else be used in place of Gesso?

[@designaholicstudio4948]

Hi Karen, Gesso acts as a primer. I used it on the cone so that the clay would have something to stick to. Generally though it acts to seal and/or prime your surface, it can give you texture on your surface as well. For the gnome you could use a few layers white acrylic paint instead.
Courtney