Make A Garden Gnome Without a Mold! A DIY Cement Garden Gnome Tutorial

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Join the Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/diygnomesandcrafts/ Full written tutorial here (it's great to print out and reference): rufflesandrainboots.com/diy-garden-gnome/

[@sharlenesmith2455]

Nitrile gloves! 6-8 mil…. 🤗. Oh my! Just watching you play with the cement in the yellow gloves & bare handed…. I had to lotion my hands just from watching 😂🤣😅. But, the little guy turned out adorable! Might give that a try! (Using nitrile gloves of course!) ☺️

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Hahah I do have some of those - my husband bought me tiny ones because all of the ones I could find were too big on my munchkin-sized hands. ;)

[@lindadagley5822]

Hey... I love him... I'm going to try and make him... I want one for outside but they're quite expensive and I'm afraid somebody's going to lift it right off my porch.. . As always I laugh at your videos they make me smile... You're so funny sometimes... Even your first one looks just adorable... Thanks for the tip on the tin foil... I don't think I do cement I think I would get the poly clay that you just wait for it to dry... Thanks again.. see you in your next video ...Cheers...

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Oh yeah, we wouldn't want them "walking" away! Thank you for watching, hon!

[@sherrysmith2887]

Wow that is an amazing job I don't know if I could attempt it but maybe thanks for sharing

[@lindabaker5328]

Yes, I am retired and travel full-time. I even have all my craft supplies with me for making my Gnomes. Enjoy your videos and your patterns are awesome.

[@makenziericken4614]

My dad has recently started collecting garden gnomes, and he’s been a football coach for almost 20 years now. After searching everywhere for a football garden gnome for Christmas, I’ve decided to make it myself. Your video has given me enough confidence to actually go out and buy the concrete to do it.

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Oh wow, that is going to be so much fun! I'd love to see it when you're done.

[@aprilmadison8221]

OMG!!! outside gnome!!! I could not wait long enough!! Oh another video I absolutely have to save til I'm done with these 5 mini mushroom gnome! Ps...camping was a blast and again in 3 more weeks!

[@SarahNenniDaher]

LOL Yay, more camping?!?! We are trying to fit in Mount Rainier this summer but all the good sites are taken. :(

[@donnaslove325]

Hi again Sarah! Thank u so much for sharing him & teaching us how to make him. I love him🥰💕. Love & hugs, Donna

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Oh, thank you so much, Donna! And thank you for joining me for the Premiere! ❤

[@donnaslove325]

@@SarahNenniDaher ur so welcome💕. I’m so glad I didn’t miss it❤️😘

[@SharonNelson-z3d]

This is do awesome. I will definitely try this. Thanks for showing the first take also.

[@sassytaz73]

o if it was not for the fact I have to work today 3-10pm I would so be outside making me one of these thank you so very much :) cannot wait to get mine started.

[@beckymuir1544]

I can't believe it. I have been wanting to do this I even have all the supplies😜 but I've been having trouble picturing it in my head. THANK YOU! NOW, I am ready to go for it. Thanks for all the tips and your creativity. Those are my favorite colors. ❤

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Oh really? The blues were just nice and bright without being too "garden gnome," you know? Well I hope you have fun with this!

[@beckymuir1544]

I hope mine will turn out as good as yours, I actually bought grout tho, I hope it works.

[@beckymuir1544]

If it turns out cute I'll put a pic in the FB group

[@MysteryViv]

Boop. I think this was one of my favourite gnomes you have made and I will definitely try it.

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Oh great, I'm so glad you like it. It's honestly messy but a lot of fun.

[@rachaelrutherford2543]

I think they're adorable!!!

[@deannapapp2307]

Wonderful job, thank you for showing us how to make and for sharing your talent with us. Have a wonderful day.

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Thank you for the kind words, Deanna :)

[@margaretryan5995]

Lovely craft 💕love from Australia 💕💕💕💕💕

[@dllilly30]

Love him got all kinda of ideas now

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Ooh, I'm so glad. This is a really fun project, though honestly, I'd probably do it outdoors if I didn't have to film it! LOL

[@designsbydawn976]

I love it! Awesome job! Tfs and God Bless 🥰💜

[@janetbutler9763]

I’m definitely trying this. Cement is my new addiction this year. This is fab x

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Oh really? Are you making a lot with it? I have cement I have to use up... LOL

[@janetbutler9763]

@@SarahNenniDaher I kept hitting the wrong button haha. I filled rubber gloves with cement and made rude gestures with one haha. Then I soaked an old tea towel in cement and draped it over a plant pot and let it dry upside down I saw it somewhere on KZbin. Not bad for a first attempt but I need to work on it a bit haha x Edited for typo

[@connieshaffer4381]

This Gnome is so adorable. I would definitely like to try this. Thank you for sharing your crafts and imagination with us. Smile Always 😃 Stay Healthy Have a wonderful day 😊 Connie

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Thank you so much, Connie. And you stay safe, too. ❤

[@StizelSwik]

I just bought a big bag of Portland. Now, I'm ready! woo hoo! He is too cute. So you're saying make the cement firm enough like modeling clay, right? Thanks for sharing!

[@darleneriley758]

I love it…so cute!

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Thank you so much. It's a fun afternoon project.

[@dianahenderson9696]

It’s very cute , Great job I love it.💕💕

[@noemid1458]

Thank you for sharing your video you are funny🌻😄 moist I don't know why people don't like that word I think it's funny😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@anneo3754]

Cute! I may try to make one. 😊

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Thank you, Anne. You should make one - messy but fun is the name of the game with this one. Thank you so much for watching.

[@nikirox5296]

OMG love it!!

[@SarahNenniDaher]

LOL I'm so glad. He's a little wonky but I love him.

[@loriwimbrow658]

Thats so darling

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Thank. you so much, Lori. I had a lot of fun... and a bit of frustrating figuring it out. :) Thank you so much for watching!

[@loriwimbrow658]

@@SarahNenniDaher 🥰

[@therandomshow242]

Love!!!!

[@JMThelen09]

Love it!!

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Aw thank you so much. It's a fun little one.

[@theresarasche3173]

Love him ❤️

[@DSL71584]

Hey:) can you please tell me what UV sealant you used? I've never used one so I want to be sure I buy the right kind for my outdoor acrylic painted gnomes:) thank you so much!

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Of course. I use two interchangeably (whichever Amazon has in stock for the better price* LOL). My favorites are this one amzn.to/3N8Ql6E and this one amzn.to/3M1DCkH Just make sure to do multiple light coats to avoid any dripping and re-apply every few years. In Seattle, I do it every three years but if you're in a place with a lot of sun, it might have to be done every year to avoid any color fading. Hope that helps, Stacie.

[@tammyfrancis4365]

This is awesome. Sweet ..what kind of concrete are you using?

[@SarahNenniDaher]

I used an outdoor mosaic cement I got on Amazon. It's here* amzn.to/37mH4sb

[@lgaines4086]

I can't find Tin foil where i live, only found aluminum foil. Is this the same thing or do I need to keep looking for it?

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Nope, you can definitely use that. :)

[@kathleenrobotnik528]

👍

[@fudgefudge8913]

This is awesome! Wanna try this with my wife.. any tips on what kind of materials you use.. is it weatherproof so I can put em in the garden?

[@fudgefudge8913]

Nvm on the materials, I just saw your written guide xD

[@flodjod]

please dont get concrete and cement mixed up cement is only 1 ingrediant of concrete concrete consists of sand, gravel or substitute, cement and water

[@flodjod]

ALSO INDOOR PAINT FADES FAST OUTDOORS EVEN IF SEALED