clayitnow's video: Gnome with Christmas Tree Hat Paperweight Easy DIY Clay Craft Gift Idea

Let's make Gnome with Christmas tree hat with a shiny star and snowflake. This gnome is a useful one. Yes! you can use this for paperweight because there are real stones in his body. It's heavy enough to keep your paper or table napkins stay in place. Cool? What clay did I use for this craft project? Well, I use texture paste recipe with adjusted amount of water. Basic ingredients are the same: plaster of Paris, flour, and water. I have adjusted the level of water to get the right consistency to make soft clay paste where I can spread it easily with spatula and then reduce the amount of water to have harder clay that looks like store bought air dry clay. Link to texture paste video: https://youtu.be/MFasd5NKVNk Btw, any types of clay (whatever you are comfortable with) would be okay to make this cutie. If you want to make your own clay, you can check out my recipe at https://youtu.be/aNIphsJcnoA The video was made sometimes ago and I have improved the recipe as I am doing more craft projects with this clay. I would recommend you to visit my website for updates at https://www.clay-it-now.com/besthomemadeclay.html I have added tissue paper to the above recipe. There are 2 ways to add tissue paper to my homemade clay recipe: 1. Adding tissue paper when the clay done, as you can see at my paper clay video: https://youtu.be/iu0evRb8R0Q 2. Adding tissue paper to wet clay mixture. You can see I did that at egg stand project. Video link: https://youtu.be/ghS6KXXibvQ I also have SIMPLER and CHEAPER version of homemade paper clay without glue, using newspaper. You can watch my video at https://youtu.be/6raCUtq9pHU You can see I use this simpler clay when I make tomato house and boot fairy house. Tips: sometimes, I change the newspaper pulps with tissue paper for softer and smoother clay like I did for gnome with face project. Video link: https://youtu.be/7iKU3utvSIc I am sure you will enjoy doing easy DIY project like this. The end result is rewarding. It's great for Christmas craft or gift, isn't it? If you like gnomes, check out my other videos: - Easy gnomes shelf sitter for 4 seasons: https://youtu.be/AooKUvmilCo - Cute gnome with secret compartment: https://youtu.be/z6YFVNNC5Z0 Hope you enjoy watching my video. If you do, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE Your support will encourage me to make more videos. To subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/user/Clayitnow?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 Gnome with Christmas Tree Hat 03:50 How to make a star? 05:15 What clay used for this project? 08:20 How to make a snowflake clay? 09:44 How to paint the gnome? **************************** Oh yah...for those who are looking for idea to make mushroom fairy house using jar, I have done series of mushroom house that you may like to watch. Check out below videos. Easy Toadstool Mushroom Fairy House: https://youtu.be/qW6jSCezkLw Easy Leave & Mushroom Fairy House: https://youtu.be/0TGDh1Jv_u4 Easy Mushroom Fairy House & Ring Holder: https://youtu.be/5LC1zRLTZdc Easy Rustic Mushroom Fairy House: https://youtu.be/6B9jGJS4DlQ Simple Flower, Yellow Mushroom Fairy House: https://youtu.be/2p6IFeH9sZg Christmas Mushroom Fairy House Idea: https://youtu.be/VpxUtg2I2YI 3 Red Mushrooms Fairy House Money Jar: https://youtu.be/s-WzVf8MXxs Tree Stump Mushroom Fairy House: https://youtu.be/ey_4Hg4ECHk Chanterelle Mushroom Fairy House: https://youtu.be/Z1d-uGnplXg Blue mushroom fairy house: https://youtu.be/7NE2pzVz4eQ Mini Smurf Mushroom House: https://youtu.be/bwIOgKpm_WM For complete fairy house DIY you can visit my playlist below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEFIgElf8Msgu-jiRni1EM9Ryc7sDeV6 ****************************** Let's connect! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clayitnow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clayitnowchannel/?hl=en Website: https://www.clay-it-now.com/