Rustic Gnomes

Designer: Elizabeth Carey

Share

Instructions

1. Pour CD-011 Nordic Gnome – Sven and CD-012 Nordic Gnome – Astrid molds 1/4″ thick. Refer to casting instructions.

2. Once they are firm enough to handle, use the sponge to smooth down any casting lines.

3. Fire to cone 04.

4. Using the Soft Fan with EL-142 Grass, apply 2 coats to the hats of both gnomes. Allow glaze to dry between coats.

5. Using the Script Liner with EL-125 Sahara Sands, apply 2 coats to the nose and hands of both gnomes. Allow glaze to dry between coats.

6. Using the Script Liner and Soft Fan with EL-128 Wheat, apply 2 coats to Sven’s beard and Astrid’s hair. Allow glaze to dry between coats.

7. Using the Script Liner and Soft Fan with EL-132 Rust Red, apply 2 coats to Sven’s jacket. Allow glaze to dry between coats.

8. Using the Script Liner with EL-133 Autumn, apply 2 coats to Sven’s pants. Allow glaze to dry between coats.

9. Using the Script Liner and Soft Fan with EL-145 Ginger Root, apply 2 coats to Astrid’s dress. Allow glaze to dry between coats.

10. Using the Script Liner with EL-127 Rose Granite, apply 2 coats to Astrid’s apron. Allow glaze to dry between coats.

11. Using the Script Liner with EL-144 Dark Amethyst, apply 2 coats to the shoes of both gnomes. Allow glaze to dry between coats.

12. Using the Script Liner with EL-144 Dark Amethyst, apply 1 coat to Astrid’s buttons and hair ties.

13. Using the dagger brush with SG-401 Black, float over the details on both gnomes.

14. Fire to cone 06.

Supplies

Form

  • CD-011 Nordic Gnome – Sven
  • CD-012 Nordic Gnome – Astrid

Colors

  • EL-125 Sahara Sands
  • EL-127 Rose Granite
  • EL-128 Wheat
  • EL-132 Rust Red
  • EL-133 Autumn
  • EL-142 Grass
  • EL-144 Dark Amethyst
  • EL-145 Ginger Root
  • SG-401 Black Designer Liner

Decorating Accessories

  • CB-604 # 4 Soft Fan
  • RB-106 # 6 Script Liner

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge
  • Water
  • Dagger Brush
Top