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Clay Pot Gnomes

Create adorable terra cotta pot gnomes using clay pots and craft paint - a fun and easy spring project!
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time2 hours
Dry Time1 hour
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 2 gnomes
Cost: $10

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Clean pots if necessary. Paint a layer of white paint on the 3 1/2" pots. Let dry and repeat for full coverage.
    Painting a clay pot with white paint
  • Paint the 1 3/4" and 2 3/4" pots with the burgundy paint. Set aside and let dry.
    Painting the small clay pots with burgundy
  • Use a pencil to draw in where you would like the face and beard area to be.
    Sketching the face shape onto the pot
  • Paint the area outside the face/beard with blue or green, then repeat with the other pot. Cover the pencil lines. Let dry.
    painting the clay pot with blue paint
  • Use the end of the paintbrush along with black paint to dot the eyes onto the base pot. Let dry.
    Dotting the eyes onto the white portion of the face
  • Glue the wood bead to the front of the pot underneath the eyes. If the bead isn't flat on one side, use the sandpaper to make a flat area. Glue down the nose and let dry.
    Gluing the nose down with glue
  • Use the E-6000 to attach the hat pots to the base. Let dry completely. Add Mod Podge if desired and let dry before displaying.
    Gluing the gnome together with E-6000

Notes

If you're going to use these in a covered area, Mod Podge Hard Coat is fine. I recommend Mod Podge Outdoor for exposure. If you're in heavy sun, consider an additional UV spray or brush on sealer. Acrylic products are only so durable against consistent, beating sun.