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Gnome Jul 1, 2012 21:01:49 GMT -5

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Post by NatureNut on Jul 1, 2012 21:01:49 GMT -5

This is a project I've been meaning to do for a long time. My shop is called Gnomes and Nuggets, mainly because at the time, before we sold the house and hit the road, I was making gnome houses from natural materials from the woods where we lived. Bill came up with the name. Since I've been working mostly with the nuggets now, people always ask, "where are the gnomes"

and then the explanation went into something like, well, we are the traveling gnomes hauling around all these nuggets, bla, bla, bla, LOL.

Anywho, I've been wanting to pull the gnomes and nuggets thing together for a while now, so here it is... the birth of a gnome.

Wire armature with sculpey body, fired so the outer clay has something to grab onto. I know, it looks scary.

Gave him some pants and boots so he won't be nekked anymore.

Now for his coat/tunic/whatever.

I actually had to build the eyes, I know you can buy them, but you know me, I gotta do it the hard way.

He was blind but now he can see...

Eyebrows and rosy cheeks.

Now for some manscaping.

After some hair, it looked like he needed an ark and a bunch of pairs of animals.

At this point he was human enough to sit next to Billy and give him poker advice.

And now all he needs is his hat. This is the taller version of the hat. I ended up shortening it for fear it might snap off.

Oops, can't forget his belt. Here he is all done.

For the nugget part, he's holding a faceted glass stone that Billy made last year.

Thanks for looking.

Jo

Last Edit: Jul 1, 2012 22:56:52 GMT -5 by NatureNut

jason12x12 freely admits to licking rocks Member since October 2011 Posts: 798	Gnome Jul 1, 2012 21:13:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jason12x12 on Jul 1, 2012 21:13:20 GMT -5 at first I thought it was goin to be a zombie gnome. but then it got better lookin. LOL looks great
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NatureNut no longer being taken for granite Peace Member since November 2008 Posts: 7,893	Gnome Jul 1, 2012 21:27:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NatureNut on Jul 1, 2012 21:27:18 GMT -5 LOL, yeah what's up with those zombie gnomes?

NDK Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 9,440	Gnome Jul 1, 2012 22:05:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NDK on Jul 1, 2012 22:05:52 GMT -5 That is awesome Jo, nice work! Nate
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jakesrocks In Memoriam RIP Don Woodward AKA jakesrocks Member since April 2010 Posts: 12,696	Gnome Jul 1, 2012 22:13:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jakesrocks on Jul 1, 2012 22:13:00 GMT -5 Ah Jo, you didn't give his bald spot a comb over. Poor Gnome. lol
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snuffy Cave Dweller Member since May 2009 Posts: 4,319	Gnome Jul 1, 2012 22:14:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by snuffy on Jul 1, 2012 22:14:57 GMT -5 That's so neat,Jo! snuffy

NatureNut no longer being taken for granite Peace Member since November 2008 Posts: 7,893	Gnome Jul 1, 2012 22:19:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NatureNut on Jul 1, 2012 22:19:05 GMT -5 Hahaha... well, in his former life he used to be a monk. I want to get better at the faces, and make them less scary and more expressive.

kk has started giving rock gifts What a precious privilege it is to be alive- to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. Member since October 2011 Posts: 3,223	Gnome Jul 1, 2012 22:59:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kk on Jul 1, 2012 22:59:46 GMT -5 Manscaping ? Don't let my wife see that term! ROFLOL Lovely creation, and very well detailed. Love the outcome. So, can we now expect a few more gnomes, presenting your cabs and wraps in the future?
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NatureNut no longer being taken for granite Peace Member since November 2008 Posts: 7,893	Gnome Jul 2, 2012 7:34:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NatureNut on Jul 2, 2012 7:34:34 GMT -5 Very possible. I think the key to a better face will be to set the eyes deeper at the beginning so I can get the shape I want and then be able to achieve the facial expressions I'm looking for.

jakesrocks In Memoriam RIP Don Woodward AKA jakesrocks Member since April 2010 Posts: 12,696	Gnome Jul 2, 2012 8:06:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jakesrocks on Jul 2, 2012 8:06:18 GMT -5 Hey Jo, I didn't know you were on facebook too. Just spotted your Gnome over there. I'll send you a friends request over there.
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NatureNut no longer being taken for granite Peace Member since November 2008 Posts: 7,893	Gnome Jul 2, 2012 8:36:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NatureNut on Jul 2, 2012 8:36:03 GMT -5 Hey Don, I sent you one the other day when I saw your FB in the background of one of your Fairburn pics and it looks like you accepted, LOL.

jakesrocks In Memoriam RIP Don Woodward AKA jakesrocks Member since April 2010 Posts: 12,696	Gnome Jul 2, 2012 8:48:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jakesrocks on Jul 2, 2012 8:48:52 GMT -5 Oops, my bad. I just checked, and you did. lol
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NatureNut no longer being taken for granite Peace Member since November 2008 Posts: 7,893	Gnome Jul 2, 2012 9:35:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NatureNut on Jul 2, 2012 9:35:18 GMT -5 Confusion due to real name vs. username vs. nickname, LOL

unclestu2u noticing nice landscape pebbles Member since June 2012 Posts: 88	Gnome Jul 2, 2012 10:42:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by unclestu2u on Jul 2, 2012 10:42:20 GMT -5 Jo that was a great presentation and I just love the expression on his face. The whole presentation made me think of an animated cartoon. Very amusing I am going to look at it again. Just love it Stu
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Donnie's Rocky Treasures gets rocks for Christmas Member since April 2009 Posts: 6,273	Gnome Jul 2, 2012 10:52:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jul 2, 2012 10:52:53 GMT -5 Right friendly looking little booger!
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rockpickerforever In Memoriam RIP Jean Bradley, you are forever loved Member since July 2011 Posts: 12,069	Gnome Jul 2, 2012 12:47:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 2, 2012 12:47:39 GMT -5 Ah Jo, you didn't give his bald spot a comb over. Poor Gnome. lol Don, that's what hats are for - lol! I thought she was very generous with his crowning glory! Very cute, Jo! Jean
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tntmom has started giving rock gifts Member since August 2009 Posts: 3,500	Gnome Jul 2, 2012 15:22:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tntmom on Jul 2, 2012 15:22:37 GMT -5 Awe, he's an ADORABLE gnome!!!! My daughter Brooke said to tell you it's awesome! She does a lot of work with polymer clay animal figurines and Christmas ornaments!
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NatureNut no longer being taken for granite Peace Member since November 2008 Posts: 7,893	Gnome Jul 2, 2012 17:51:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NatureNut on Jul 2, 2012 17:51:59 GMT -5 I'll have to give the next one a full head of hair, in Don's honor, LOL. Thank you Krystee, and please tell your daughter I said thank you also. Stu and Donnie, LOL.

unclestu2u noticing nice landscape pebbles Member since June 2012 Posts: 88	Gnome Jul 2, 2012 18:03:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by unclestu2u on Jul 2, 2012 18:03:36 GMT -5 Hi Jo, What kind of clay do you use to make these gnomes? Do they have to be baked in a kiln? Stu

NatureNut no longer being taken for granite Peace Member since November 2008 Posts: 7,893	Gnome Jul 2, 2012 18:45:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NatureNut on Jul 2, 2012 18:45:41 GMT -5 Stu, It's polymer clay. There are several brands, which can be mixed. These are Sculpey and Kato mixed. No kiln needed, they can be baked in an oven. That's why I chose it, no room for more equipment, LOL.