Wipe down bisque with a damp sponge to remove any dust or debris
Using a soft fan brush apply 3 coats of Poo Bear (SC-51) to the pants and hat leaving a few facets on the hat empty for the patches.
Allow each coat to dry before applying the next coat
Apply 3 coats of Blue Yonder (SC-11) to the shirt also leaving a few facets empty for patches
Using a pointed round apply 3 coats of Cant-elope (SC-97) to the empty patches on the hat and 3 coats of The Blues (SC-31) to the empty patched on the shirt
Apply 3 coats of Pink-A-Boo (SC-01) to the nose and hands
Apply 3 coats of Tuxedo (SC-15) to the shoes
Using a mini liner, line patches and features with Tuxedo and add stitch marks to the patches
Wipe any glaze away from the bottom of the piece and the beard
Fire to Cone 06
Note: do not dip in clear glaze. Beard, bottom and inside must be unglazed to grow chia seeds on
Plant:
Once fired, submerge your gnome in water and let soak for at least 30 minutes
While your plater is soaking, in a separate bowl or cup, mix 2 teaspoons of chia seeds with ¼ cup of water. Stir thoroughly and let stand for 10 minutes. The mixture should form into a gel-like paste.
Empty the water from your submerged gnome and place a small sponge inside the piece, be sure that the sponge sits inside the beard area- this will help your planter hold moisture
Place gnome on plate or drip tray
Using your finger, apply an even coat of seeds to the beard of the gnome
Let gnome and seeds dry untouched for 2 days
On day 3 water your gnome by flipping it upside down and filling the inside with water
You may need to water a few times at first to get the sponge fully hydrated
Cover the bottom of the gnome with your drip tray and flip it back over to hold the water in
Refresh water everyday
Chia seed should start to grow within 2-3 days
Enjoy your chia gnome for 2-4 weeks
Once chias start to die out you can remove seeds, wash off your gnome and re-plant in soil.
