DIY Cement Gnome House

Clay Recipe
1/3c portland cement
1/3 c Thinset Tile adhesive
1/3 c white glue
Knead with more portland cement if you want a stiffer clay.
Have a great time

[@noemid1458]

I love watching your videos you're always smiling thank you so much for taking your time out to show us all your great and beautiful art pieces❤

[@jennip8585]

I'm so onboard with this. I've wanted so this for years. Thank you so much for this❤🧚🏽‍♂️🧚‍♀️🧚🏾‍♀️🪄✨🍀💞

[@heidimckee8492]

I keep watching other videos, and I always come back to you! You are way more fun lol

[@VennasNature]

Lol Oh my heck! You are funny and sweet. I do enjoy creating and sharing. lol as you can tell I am not a professional 1😊 Thank you for viewing and it sounds like I owe you coffee🤣🤣

[@tonybonanno3908]

I love your art. Thank you so much.I am enjoying watching your channel.❤

[@heidimckee8492]

You just made me spit out my coffee… Mushroom tops…😂

[@sharonframpton1887]

Im gonna make one for me and one for a friend!

[@VennasNature]

Hello Sharon!! I'm happy for you getting back into creating with cenent😊 I have had a life change here. We just adopted our 8 yr old grandson. No more cement for me for a while. He has a lot of needs and I also still work full time. I do have video for a couple new posts if I can get time to edit😊 I will be excited to see your completed projects😊 Enjoy your summer Sharon😊

[@conniebullard8460]

I’m so glad I found you. Going to Home Depot tomorrow for supplies. Keep your video’s coming, they make me smile. 😊

[@VennasNature]

Oh my goodness! I am.so excited to see what you create😁 Let me know if you have any questions😊 Where are you from Connie?

[@giselabender1895]

Love your shows. Getting lots of ideas. Thank you.

[@VennasNature]

I am so glad you find them useful😊 Let me know how it is going😊

[@delkuz8]

Hi me again! I just love your videos I’m addicted I think I’ve seen every single one now maybe once or twice each lol. I have noticed that in your new recipe you no longer put the tissue in your paperCrete is this true or did I miss something? Do you find it better without the tissue paper? Thanks again you’re amazing!

[@VennasNature]

Hello Delfina😊 I will try different mixes depending on the texture I need for sculpting. I can get finer details with the clay without tissue paper. I use that clay on small areas or details. I use the tissue paper clays when I need more strength. I appreciate you enjoy my videos 😊. I'm just me...a bit goofy my granddaughter says quirky...lol. I enjoy the art and sharing with others to inspire creativity in others.😊

[@delkuz8]

I’m the same as you. I’m always creating and trying different arts. I sculpt with epoxy sculpt and air dry clay but want to be able to make outdoor art and it nots cost effective with epoxy sculpt and air dry clay with with stand the elements. That’s why I ask so many questions and truly appreciate that you answer because not all artist will. You definitely have a new follower in me. 💕😊

[@VennasNature]

@@delkuz8 I began using cement, hypertufa and papercrete to make outside art because I have more room to decorate outside and ceramics are expensive to make. I do try to respond to questions and ideas from folks. I also like to know where folks live in the world, where are you? I have a regular job...lol so it is tricky to get time sometimes to create videos regularly. But I will be making more. I am also a little behind on chicken and gnome orders orders that I need to get out. Have a good day Delfina show me some of your art.

[@VennasNature]

Hello I on purpose did not add the tissue. The texture is smoother without it. The tissue does add some strength however. Either way will work. Thank you for your questions😊

[@gracie45]

Another wonderful creation.

[@VennasNature]

Thank you Gracie. These are fun to make😊

[@Cookiejug1]

Love the creativity!

[@VennasNature]

Thank you 😊

[@user-pi2vd3zf9m]

Красивые у вас домики!

[@VennasNature]

Thank you 😊

[@sharonframpton1887]

Very cute!

[@VennasNature]

Aw Thank you Sharon😊

[@qcrafthypertufa3758]

Really appreciate your..work

[@VennasNature]

Thank you. Where are you located? Where can I see your work?

[@Cookiejug1]

Where have you gone Venna? We are looking for more videos!!!!

[@VennasNature]

OH MY HECK COOKIEJUG!! How sweet of you to comment and inquire😁💕 I am trying to get to another video. I had my art sale you know and from that I got orders and then it has gotten almost too hot 110 degrees to work outside plus lol I have my real job that I just got a raise and a little more responsibilities so a little less play time. I love ❤️ my job😄 I do have another birdbath video in the works😀 I hope all is well with you.

[@MsVirginiag]

Wow!!!

[@kevinmomobrooklyn]

Hai .... I just found out your channel. I guess I was a year late😅 but people say better late than never. I have questions. what do you use to stick the glass jars together? Do you use special glue? Did you need certain glue to stick the cement to the jars, I mean for the walls? I am from Indonesia and I want to decorate my little garden. In my place we have tropical season so I need something waterproof. Looking forward to your reply. Thank you in advance 😊

[@VennasNature]

Hello Uthe😊 I use hot glue or E6000, super glue would work. Anything to hold then together while you add the cement clay. After you add the cement clay they will stay together of course. I am glad you found me 😊 Living in Indonesia you will want to seal your items well. I imagine you get more rain than I do in the Arizona Desert.

[@gypsy_livein_free9403]

I have a stupid question. I went to home depot to purchase the supplies and I need it to make my clay but ran into an issue trying to figure out what kind of Portland cement there are many different Kinds Is there a specific type that is good to used ? with or without limestone..? Any suggestions would Be greatly appreciated. We loveeee your videos thank you for sharing with us ❤

[@VennasNature]

I use Quickcrete type 1 47 pound bag. Sadly it's more expensive now. It used to be under 6 dollars a bag. Thank you for viewing and your kind comment. Have fun with your projects😄

[@gisellehayes2065]

did the glass windows clean up fairly easily ??

[@sandrawool5053]

Such talent!!! How long can you use the clay? Like its pot life? till it gets too stiff.

[@VennasNature]

Hello Sandra😊 I make these small batches because it will begin to dry out. I keep the clay covered in a plastic bag as I'm working. If we keep it covered it is workable up to an hour. What will you be making Sandra? Where are you located in the world?

[@sandrawool5053]

​@@VennasNature I wont be making anything as great as your stuff but I have made some pots and mushrooms. Oh and some flowers.

[@dede52ify]

What the recipe mix in order

[@ellenwinslow962]

Can you please give me more information on the type of cement you use? I bought portland cement and it is full of little rocks.

[@VennasNature]

Oh dear! either it is old and got wet or you purchased cement Mix that is portland cement mixed with rocks for the agate this is what they use to make sidewalks and such. I use plain portland cement no addatives

[@missmarymac9192]

This is so cute I have a question what is the ball in the background for haha.. I'm keeping up with you trying to learn more

[@VennasNature]

Hello Miss Mary Mac😁 That ball or ones like it are what I use to create my hollow creations. Like the frog Prince and the fat chicken. You will see in those videos I use cement soaked fabric to begin the creation😁 Thank you so much for viewing. I am getting a little brave enough I might do a KZbin Live. I'm thinking about it😁

[@missmarymac9192]

@@VennasNature that would be great go for that live one and my name is Becca Fairl

[@VennasNature]

@@missmarymac9192 Good to meet you Becca😊 Have you found me on instagram? You may message me there and show me your creations😊

[@carolbrown5516]

Did you use the Portland cement clay for the body of your work and the CementAll for the detail?

[@VennasNature]

Hi Carol these houses are made with the cement clay. Cemental tends to shrink a bit in the drying and will Crack since the glass won't shrink with the cemrntal. So just use the cement clay 😊

[@ARTOBSESSIONOZ]

Hey Venna, can these be put in the garden waterproof

[@VennasNature]

Hello and thank you for viewing. They are be able to be outside. I made a sample clay project and soaked it in a bucket of water for a couple of days it was hard as ever. Make sure you seal the cement then paint then use a clear spray paint over the paint. Remember the more weather your painted projects endure the quicker they will fade and erode. Even cement. Remember cement cracks when it gets wet then freezes. Just like sidewalks and roads. The paint lasts well if it is not in the sun all day but in shades areas. Mine get the sprinklers twice a day all year round and they are doing well. I give my projects that are outside an as annual refresh of paint. I am actually doing that now in my yard. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@missmarymac9192]

I have a stupid question how in the heck do you keep it from sticking to your hand so bad mine doesn't come out like yours mine's really sticky

[@VennasNature]

Oh Becca this is not a stupid question😁 You can do a couple of things. First add a little more portland cement. Like adding flour to your cookie dough if it is too sticky😁 You can also use vaseline or lotion to your hands to make it less likely to stick to your hands. I have a question. How are you sending me a message with sticky cement all over your hands🤣🤣 Let me know how it works out👍😊

[@missmarymac9192]

@@VennasNature okay girl thank you I'll let you know

[@missmarymac9192]

@@VennasNature oh yeah I forgot to tell you something for some reason when I watch your videos I get hungry for cake haha

[@VennasNature]

@@missmarymac9192 🤣🤣🤣

[@lizzieburgess674]

What type (chemical make-up) of adhesive is 'thinset tile adhesive'? That is not a brand I can find, so wondering what its equivalent might be outside the US.

[@VennasNature]

Hello Lizzie where are you in the world? I am out of town a funeral. I will get back to you in a day or two. Thank you for viewing and your question 😊

[@lizzieburgess674]

@@VennasNature I am in the UK. On a DIY forum I visited, I was told 'Americans tend to use the term 'Thinset' as a catch-all for any type of tile fixing where the adhesive is spread, as opposed to bedding the tile in solid mortar/adhesive. But thinset can also be used to describe premixed wall tile adhesive, as this should not be used where a large depth of adhesive is required as it won't set correctly. ' So I have no idea what I should be looking for!

[@VennasNature]

@@lizzieburgess674 Oh I see. I am using a dry form of thinset you would mix with water. Not a pre-mix. In 1961 my daddy was in the American Air Foece he was stationed in the UK. When I was a baby we lived in Kettering. I was able to visit there 3 years ago. It is a beautiful country😊

[@VennasNature]

@@lizzieburgess674 Here is what I found. This thinset I use is Fortified Thin-Set Mortar is a professional formula, all-purpose mortar, polymer-modified to provide good bond strengths. I chose this product because it has a fine texture. it does not have the course texture of sand. Let me know if this was helpful. Have a great day😊

[@lizzieburgess674]

@@VennasNature Thanks, that's a very helpful description - I know what I should be looking for now!

[@melissiam6242]

Curious what you mix your cement mix in?

[@VennasNature]

Hello Melissa😊 Thank you for viewing. I use bowls and tubs I get at the Dollar Tree. I am usually mixing small batches. I do have a big tub also for bigger projects. My husband says he is waiting for the day I ask for a cement mixer🤣

[@VennasNature]

I get most of my supplies T the Dollar Tree. So large and small bowls, chip bowls, dish pans all depends on the size batch I am making that day

[@melissiam6242]

@@VennasNature I have a cement mixer, but I use it for my potting mix mostly because I do smaller batches of cement hypertufa mixes. I got mine at Harbor Freight - it's a great store for inexpensive tools

[@patriciakoenig3966]

Do you have to work pretty fast before it sets up?