Thank you so much for your tutorials! Two years ago I promised my grandsons I would build a leprechaun trap for St Paddy's Day. Sadly I fell ill and had to have a liver transplant, so I missed the holiday last year and could not keep my promise. However, I made a goal to build something this year for them. Your videos inspired me to take on a big project including three traps incorporated into a tree house, a gold mine cave and a hanging cage. Using your techniques, my expectations were exceeded. I would like to share a few pics, but I don't know to do that. The boys helped work on it and it was so wonderful to share a special time associated with the one year anniversary of my transplant. Thank you so much for sharing this significant milestone!
Can I just say, as a fellow crafter and someone who is well-acquainted with “UA-cam university,” you are one of the best diy UA-camrs I have ever watched. Your explanations are very clear, informative and easy to follow. Your voice is lovely to listen to. But most of all, your editing skills and video production are HIGHLY APPRECIATED. There’s no rambling on and on prior to beginning the tutorial (thank you!), you show only the necessary parts of the tutorial and you appropriately switch to 2x speed without skipping anything essential. I really enjoyed and appreciated seeing the side by side comparison between the two different methods here. I’m making a little mouse house for my friend’s son and initially was going to use a cigar box. However, I kept adding more and more furniture and now the little mouse family needs to move to a bigger home. 😂 I decided to create a faux tree stump but couldn’t decide what medium to use. This video helped greatly with that. The tip about ensuring the tin foil is under the excess/jagged bits of clay bark was extremely useful as the tree stump house is going to end up in a child’s room. Thank you for sharing!
@@bbjune6812 my goodness, where do I even start?! I can’t tell you what this means to me and how much I appreciate the time, energy, and thought you put into your feedback. Thank you SO very much. I certainly will keep all those things you mentioned in mind as I’m putting future videos together. I know I’ll continue to get better at this and your comment just gave me so much fuel for future videos. Thank you again, your words had a huge impact ❤️
OMG, Thank you so much! I've been trying to figure out how I can make faux wood beams for my ceiling. I live in an apartment. Cant wait to do this. 🥰🥰🥰
I am so grateful for this video and recipe. I work in Theater, and we are doing Mamma Mia right now. I used this information to create two old, knarl d bougainvillea trees for our villa. It worked great and looks so realistic! Will be using this technique again!
I know I have watched this in the past. One of my veiwers suggested I watch your great bark technique. I just listed a tree video made with greenery picks, the bark from paperclay. Of course I love your channel and it has been on my subscriber list for years now. I believe I have referenced you in some of my earlier videos for my inspired makes. I am going to use some of these great techniques for older trees in my project. The trees I made look great, but we will just call them younger trees😂. Thank you so much for sharing you great talents and gnome world. It's just coming along amazingly...It's absolutely beautiful. I'm going on to pt 2 and 3.❤🥰
Wow, STUNNING! Could you pleeeeeze post on how you made that tree-wall? Gorgeous, I would totally make one instead of using drawers! You are so talented and creative!!
Es maravilloso encontrar éste canal, doy infinitas gracias, hace muchísimo tiempo buscaba como hacer éste tipo de trabajo, es increíble el procedimiento, precioso el resultado y sé que ahora lo haré con más confianza, bendiciones Sra, brillante lo que hace, felicitaciones, soy Colombiana, saludos desde Chile, muy agradecida, me has salvado la vida😍👏🌺🌺🌺👌🇨🇴
You are a good teacher. Like your items. They are all very cute, stumps look like real old stumps. Found your recipe..that's easy enough to make Thanks❤
What brand of masking tape do you prefer? I want to use what you do because I’m not rich and if I buy the wrong type. Then I have to wait until I can buy more.id rather do it right the first time.love your work
This is an amazing technique! Using paper towels to create the tree bark is brilliant. :) I'll definitely have to try that in my next video project (and give you credit, of course) :D
Interesting/I think I like the paper towel bark best, even though the clay bark does look more realistic. I wonder if that could handle a cat climbing on it. This would be great for making a fake cat tree.
i made a mini tree with paper clay, they are sooooooo much fun to make!!! I can't wait to try the paper towel method, I think that looks really neat, a different effect.
oh so happy to hear that! When I first did the clay bark I thought this is so awesome and better than paper towel bark but then I did another paper towel bark project and thought no way, I love this!! hahaha They both have a pretty cool look. I think I love the paper towel bark just a little bit more. Have fun building!
the paper towel one looks more swamp like, and the clay looks more forresty... in my opinion. Nice to have variety, nature does, why can't we?! I have an extremely novice question (I just started crafting in march - at 42 years old!)... why do we have to use the masking tape? I thought the foil and tape was optional, and made my trees without them entirely... but the clay tended to 'melt' downward, so had to do in stages... so realized the framework was necessary. BUT, why does the tape need to be there? And is there anything wrong with NOT having the framework (I have started using a removable framework now, and was scared I was doing it 'wrong')
Thank you thank you thank you for showing us the different ways that you're making bark and your newest way Is amazing ! IT looks like a real tree inside your house! SO cool thanks again for sharing your amazing talents!!!!
@@keithbaumgardner1603 wow!!! That’s so cool. I’ve never worked clay over pvc pipe but I can’t see why it wouldn’t work. And air drying would depend on what clay you’re using. The homemade clay I make is definitely an air dry clay. I only stuck it in the oven to show it can be placed in the oven. If you use the clay I make then see my updated video “2 Methods of DIY Paper Clay With Measurements” ua-cam.com/video/eh683-nSf4s/v-deo.htmlsi=7yvFfCVHdg4SvqWK Have fun!!
I believe they would be. You would have to weigh down the bottom or secure it so they don't move the structures around, but certainly solid enough for reptiles to go in and out of
I am researching go to make a realistic looking tree stump. I am making this for my Eastern Box turtle a hide for her new enclosure. I love how real yours look. My question is, will theses be good left outside in an outdoor enclosure?
Hello. Your explanations are great! I have everything I need except the definition of how to make the clay...is there a clay recipe I missed, anyone? Thanks so much! Carrie
you don't need the foil to stick like that, once the tape is on and then the paper towel, the foil is stuck permanently. I don't really use hot glue anymore when I'm building. If you are building and need the foil to hold up until you do the next step then hot glue is helpful as an extra pair of hands but if you don't have hot glue just use a bit of tape to hold things until you have the foil where you want it.. again, once the tape and paper towel stage is done nothing will move.
I LOVEEE YOUR WORK !!! Should I go about the same way of making the paper bark if I’m planning on creating a large fake tree that starts from the floor and continues with branches on the ceiling ??? I’m starting this on September, I would really appreciate some tips ! Thanks you 🙏
Yes, any can or container. My very first tiny house with fake bark I ever made was using a pringles can in 2013, that’s what got me started, then I moved up to a large coffee tin.
Are those real sticks that you use for the railing of your fairy house? I’m trying to make one and I don’t know if I should use really ones or try to make some out of clay. Thank you! 🥰
a box pops up on the screen at the end of this video, click on it and it will bring you to part 2. Or, look in the icards on your screen. Also, look in the description box, I just added links to part 2 and 3 there. Thanks for asking :)
I have a question. Do either of these methods result in bark that is a little bit flexible? I plan to use this to make something where the bark will go around an object, so I wanted to make a cylinder with a slit in the back so I can open it up, fit it around the object and then have it close around the object in it's original configuration. This will require the bark to be a little bit flexible so I can open up the cylinder, would either of these methods work? If anybody else has tried it, I'd also appreciate it if you could let me know if you think it would work! Thanks!
@@lillykathleen89 if you’re referring to the “bark” stage then the watered down glue is pretty much diy mod podge but glue and water is cheaper. The water is just to make the the glue easier to work with. The thicker the glue the more water you’ll use and that just goes by feel, (meaning), you want to pull the excess glue off the paper towel without ripping the towel so that’s the only purpose of the water. If you’re referring to the clay then yes, mod podge can be used in stead of.
no, you don't. You don't have to with the clay either but I use it because it gives a nicer surface for adding the clay but can be added without the tissue.
hi there, I'm answering from my other channel. Seal it with an exterior sealer or a boat varnish.. be sure to seal every part so no weather can seep in
Do you have MORE footage on HOW you went about doing the TOPS on either of these or am I just not seeing it? Looking for that kind of inspiration ;) Thanks!!
No, I was just showing it can be done. I normally dry mine overnight with fans on them but you don’t need fans either, they will air dry, it’ll take longer. Depending on the thickness of the clay dry times will vary from hours to days
Hey there! I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed the video. I used it as a reference for a fake tree that I built entirely out of spray foam. In the end, I didn’t use your exact message, but maybe you’d be interested! ua-cam.com/video/XVi6vDocFBM/v-deo.html
I love this design so much!! I cant wait to try it myself.. I have but one question.. how waterproof or resistant is both the clay and paper versions? I would love to make a stump planter for my succulents and air plants
thanks! I haven't made anything that needed to be weatherproof but you can seal them to go outdoors. I do not know the best product to use but I'm sure a professional at your local hardware store would know.
Hi that's why I want to make tree stumps. Had forgot about this method..saw it last year. I bought a box of Never Wet..when it hit the market it was $20.00 a 2 can process. Now you can get it for a dollar. I get mine at Ollies. Dollar tree had it not sure if they still have it. I think I will try it. Ace hardware has a liquid that's for sealing outdoor items. I was thinking about keeping the plants in a container and placing in the holes. Guess it want hurt to try. Right😀
sure, newspaper or rolled up fabric. The reason I use foil and nothing else is it cuts out the chance of mold. I used newspaper years ago and few days later when I went to change the design of a wall the newspaper felt damp behind the tape and clay. I knew then I would never use paper again. I live in a damp climate so that could be a major factor. I do know many people use it and don't have an issue.
Thank you for your reply. That's great news! Yes I'm a bit worried about mould as I am in the UK, so also damp here. I wanted to use cardboard boxes and maybe rolled up newspaper but do you think it would sag? What if I used clay, like Daz clay? Would that maybe form things up once it has dried? I've been searching on UA-cam for hours trying to find an alternative to foil. I think it works really well but wanted to use something that would degrade.
I don't think it would sag, boxes tend to stay strong unless you completely soak them with water and that won't be happening. I'm not sure was Daz clay is but yes, clay can be used as well.
you have to mix in some water to make it easier to work with for sure. You don't want it too runny but runny enough you can easily pull the excess glue off the towel
I haven't done it myself, everything I build is for interior purposes, but others have told me they use an exterior sealer to make theirs water and weather proof. I hope that helps!
Thank you so much for your tutorials! Two years ago I promised my grandsons I would build a leprechaun trap for St Paddy's Day. Sadly I fell ill and had to have a liver transplant, so I missed the holiday last year and could not keep my promise. However, I made a goal to build something this year for them. Your videos inspired me to take on a big project including three traps incorporated into a tree house, a gold mine cave and a hanging cage. Using your techniques, my expectations were exceeded. I would like to share a few pics, but I don't know to do that. The boys helped work on it and it was so wonderful to share a special time associated with the one year anniversary of my transplant. Thank you so much for sharing this significant milestone!
glad your feeling better ❤ bless you and your family
Can I just say, as a fellow crafter and someone who is well-acquainted with “UA-cam university,” you are one of the best diy UA-camrs I have ever watched. Your explanations are very clear, informative and easy to follow. Your voice is lovely to listen to. But most of all, your editing skills and video production are HIGHLY APPRECIATED. There’s no rambling on and on prior to beginning the tutorial (thank you!), you show only the necessary parts of the tutorial and you appropriately switch to 2x speed without skipping anything essential.
I really enjoyed and appreciated seeing the side by side comparison between the two different methods here. I’m making a little mouse house for my friend’s son and initially was going to use a cigar box. However, I kept adding more and more furniture and now the little mouse family needs to move to a bigger home. 😂 I decided to create a faux tree stump but couldn’t decide what medium to use. This video helped greatly with that. The tip about ensuring the tin foil is under the excess/jagged bits of clay bark was extremely useful as the tree stump house is going to end up in a child’s room. Thank you for sharing!
@@bbjune6812 my goodness, where do I even start?! I can’t tell you what this means to me and how much I appreciate the time, energy, and thought you put into your feedback. Thank you SO very much. I certainly will keep all those things you mentioned in mind as I’m putting future videos together. I know I’ll continue to get better at this and your comment just gave me so much fuel for future videos. Thank you again, your words had a huge impact ❤️
OMG, Thank you so much! I've been trying to figure out how I can make faux wood beams for my ceiling. I live in an apartment. Cant wait to do this. 🥰🥰🥰
I am so grateful for this video and recipe. I work in Theater, and we are doing Mamma Mia right now. I used this information to create two old, knarl d bougainvillea trees for our villa. It worked great and looks so realistic! Will be using this technique again!
oh wow!! I'm so happy to hear that! I love the Theater, you made my day :)
I know I have watched this in the past. One of my veiwers suggested I watch your great bark technique. I just listed a tree video made with greenery picks, the bark from paperclay. Of course I love your channel and it has been on my subscriber list for years now. I believe I have referenced you in some of my earlier videos for my inspired makes.
I am going to use some of these great techniques for older trees in my project. The trees I made look great, but we will just call them younger trees😂. Thank you so much for sharing you great talents and gnome world. It's just coming along amazingly...It's absolutely beautiful. I'm going on to pt 2 and 3.❤🥰
you inspired me to try to make a gnome home likes yours! It came out great! Thank you for sharing your wisdom!
Wow, STUNNING! Could you pleeeeeze post on how you made that tree-wall? Gorgeous, I would totally make one instead of using drawers! You are so talented and creative!!
Thank you for the step by step, and the why. Very helpful and made so much sense! I appreciate your creativity!
You are AMAZING. You spend more time answering questions
Es maravilloso encontrar éste canal, doy infinitas gracias, hace muchísimo tiempo buscaba como hacer éste tipo de trabajo, es increíble el procedimiento, precioso el resultado y sé que ahora lo haré con más confianza, bendiciones Sra, brillante lo que hace, felicitaciones, soy Colombiana, saludos desde Chile, muy agradecida, me has salvado la vida😍👏🌺🌺🌺👌🇨🇴
Great directions and thank you for comparing the two bark making methods. I'll have to try both!!!
Love your tutorials you’re the only one that actually works and explains why you’re putting it together❤
i love you and your creative brain and ur artsy stuffs!
straight to my heart, thank you!
Your work is beautiful, well thought out encha
Fantastic job! I love your tutorials so much.
I'm so glad! Thank you
You are a good teacher. Like your items. They are all very cute, stumps look like real old stumps. Found your recipe..that's easy enough to make
Thanks❤
You are beyond amazing! Truly an inspiration!
thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind words!
You're welcome! I'm definitely trying this out!
Thank you! I used your technique to make an amazing 2 story tree hide for my Leopard Gecko. Love it!
What brand of masking tape do you prefer? I want to use what you do because I’m not rich and if I buy the wrong type. Then I have to wait until I can buy more.id rather do it right the first time.love your work
The paper bark looks more fairy like, I like it better. Your work is fantastic
This is an amazing technique! Using paper towels to create the tree bark is brilliant. :) I'll definitely have to try that in my next video project (and give you credit, of course) :D
Interesting/I think I like the paper towel bark best, even though the clay bark does look more realistic. I wonder if that could handle a cat climbing on it. This would be great for making a fake cat tree.
Thank you sis. I had a project in my mind, you helped immensely. God bless you 😘🙏😇👍
thank you for sharing the experience! love your work :)
I am so inspired by your work!!! Amazing!!!
I'm so glad to hear that, thank you!
Your gnome houses are outstanding! thanks for your tutorials
Amazing work! And a great video to boot. I really appreciated all the tips and tricks. I'm glad I stumbled across your art--it made my day :)
yay! Thank you so much, that is wonderful to hear :)
Can these be used outside?
Mil Gracias...inspiradora del bello arte😇
Fantastic!!!! I was wondering if I can keep it outside?
Thank you. We made many. Thank goodness I have a convection oven. Dry time at 180 is 2.5 hrs
This is so cool and inspiring!
How do you paint the insides of the houses so well? I don’t really know you can do that since it’s so far I side. Thank you so much!
i made a mini tree with paper clay, they are sooooooo much fun to make!!! I can't wait to try the paper towel method, I think that looks really neat, a different effect.
oh so happy to hear that! When I first did the clay bark I thought this is so awesome and better than paper towel bark but then I did another paper towel bark project and thought no way, I love this!! hahaha They both have a pretty cool look. I think I love the paper towel bark just a little bit more. Have fun building!
the paper towel one looks more swamp like, and the clay looks more forresty... in my opinion. Nice to have variety, nature does, why can't we?! I have an extremely novice question (I just started crafting in march - at 42 years old!)... why do we have to use the masking tape? I thought the foil and tape was optional, and made my trees without them entirely... but the clay tended to 'melt' downward, so had to do in stages... so realized the framework was necessary. BUT, why does the tape need to be there? And is there anything wrong with NOT having the framework (I have started using a removable framework now, and was scared I was doing it 'wrong')
Amazing 😍 thank you for that! Im sure yoûd rather spend time on the big tree! Taking time to compare the two method for us is so nice of you 😘
thank you so much! I really appreciate that
this is so helpful! thank you sm
This is so awesome and beautiful! How is the clay made?
Thank you for sharing
Thank you thank you thank you for showing us the different ways that you're making bark and your newest way Is amazing ! IT looks like a real tree inside your house! SO cool thanks again for sharing your amazing talents!!!!
Looks great....fixing to work on a huge tree for Sunday school
The big tree is very nice and creative. Great job- im glad you found something that you enjoy doing! You should try doing a house that opens up!
I made a tree out of pvc pipe, would clay stick directly to pvc pipe? And can it air dry instead of placing in over, its 9 ft tall haha
@@keithbaumgardner1603 wow!!! That’s so cool. I’ve never worked clay over pvc pipe but I can’t see why it wouldn’t work. And air drying would depend on what clay you’re using. The homemade clay I make is definitely an air dry clay. I only stuck it in the oven to show it can be placed in the oven. If you use the clay I make then see my updated video “2 Methods of DIY Paper Clay With Measurements”
ua-cam.com/video/eh683-nSf4s/v-deo.htmlsi=7yvFfCVHdg4SvqWK Have fun!!
I had a question. Are these sturdy enough to use as reptile hides to go into terrariums, if you coat them in a reptile safe sealer?
I believe they would be. You would have to weigh down the bottom or secure it so they don't move the structures around, but certainly solid enough for reptiles to go in and out of
I absolutely love your videos! I have been thinking about recycling my empty Tide Pod containers into a fairy stump lamp or something.
I am researching go to make a realistic looking tree stump. I am making this for my Eastern Box turtle a hide for her new enclosure. I love how real yours look. My question is, will theses be good left outside in an outdoor enclosure?
Hello! You would have to seal the finished project with an exterior sealer to weather proof it.
Hello. Your explanations are great! I have everything I need except the definition of how to make the clay...is there a clay recipe I missed, anyone? Thanks so much! Carrie
Yooo this looks so good. Good shit. Keep it up! 🪵
You have really inspired me! I wonder if perhaps lightly sanding those waxed cartons would help the hot glue and foil stick better.
you don't need the foil to stick like that, once the tape is on and then the paper towel, the foil is stuck permanently. I don't really use hot glue anymore when I'm building. If you are building and need the foil to hold up until you do the next step then hot glue is helpful as an extra pair of hands but if you don't have hot glue just use a bit of tape to hold things until you have the foil where you want it.. again, once the tape and paper towel stage is done nothing will move.
@@WhereTheGnomesLive Awesome, thank you! So love your creativity!
SUPER awesome!
Amazing work!
These look so awesome .
I LOVEEE YOUR WORK !!! Should I go about the same way of making the paper bark if I’m planning on creating a large fake tree that starts from the floor and continues with branches on the ceiling ??? I’m starting this on September, I would really appreciate some tips ! Thanks you 🙏
You can probably do this with pringles can's as well if you want that circular shape
Yes, any can or container. My very first tiny house with fake bark I ever made was using a pringles can in 2013, that’s what got me started, then I moved up to a large coffee tin.
THANK YOU!!!!!! I has taking me forever to find this💖💖
Are those real sticks that you use for the railing of your fairy house? I’m trying to make one and I don’t know if I should use really ones or try to make some out of clay. Thank you! 🥰
Real sticks!
@@WhereTheGnomesLive Thank you! ☺️
how you prepared the clay ?
The all-dry stump made with paper towels reminds me of "The Veiled Virgin" by Giovanni Strazza
Do you sell your work and are you in the UK.. greatcwork
Increíble de hermoso su trabajo!!!
What are you using to dip your paper towels in? Tia
You are Awesome... Stunning effect
thank you!
It looks so real (the clay one)the kitchen paper stump also looks great 👍🌻🌷
Can these be placed outside ?
If so, do you coat it with a sealer ?
Can we use air dry white clay to do
Do you use watered down Elmer’s glue?
Some great tips. I'm making a full sized tree and I will try this method. Many Thanks!
Have fun!
Is there a way to make this waterproof for the outside?
Seal the finished project with an exterior sealer she said in a comment above
would this get damage with rain if I have my fairy tree outside?
You’d have to coat the material with an exterior sealer before putting it outside
so i watched both your tutoreals and i vote for the tissue paper,i think it looks more realistic,though both are nice,sandy uk
In the first method aftr using dat black paper what u r using??clay or what..nd frm where we WL get dat??
Why don't you paint the taped form black instead of using the tissue paper?
Hi thanks for sharing , I’m not sure where I’m looking , actually where do I find part two ?
a box pops up on the screen at the end of this video, click on it and it will bring you to part 2. Or, look in the icards on your screen. Also, look in the description box, I just added links to part 2 and 3 there. Thanks for asking :)
Where The Gnomes Live , thanks Sharon I’ll check on that . Btw how can i email you on some questions on the projects you do ...
I have a question. Do either of these methods result in bark that is a little bit flexible? I plan to use this to make something where the bark will go around an object, so I wanted to make a cylinder with a slit in the back so I can open it up, fit it around the object and then have it close around the object in it's original configuration. This will require the bark to be a little bit flexible so I can open up the cylinder, would either of these methods work? If anybody else has tried it, I'd also appreciate it if you could let me know if you think it would work! Thanks!
Would watered down Modge Podge work as a glue substitute?
@@lillykathleen89 if you’re referring to the “bark” stage then the watered down glue is pretty much diy mod podge but glue and water is cheaper. The water is just to make the the glue easier to work with. The thicker the glue the more water you’ll use and that just goes by feel, (meaning), you want to pull the excess glue off the paper towel without ripping the towel so that’s the only purpose of the water. If you’re referring to the clay then yes, mod podge can be used in stead of.
I am making my grandson a "Groot" costume for Halloween. Is this really heavy when dried? I'm thinking of using the paper towel bark.
How did it turn out?
What a sweetheart - thanks
I love it!
Maravilha ! Obrigada por compartilhar
Love the logs and stumps. When using the paper towel method, do you still need to cover design first with tissue paper?
no, you don't. You don't have to with the clay either but I use it because it gives a nicer surface for adding the clay but can be added without the tissue.
How would I waterproof this?
hi there, I'm answering from my other channel. Seal it with an exterior sealer or a boat varnish.. be sure to seal every part so no weather can seep in
@@SharonOjala thank you!
Do you have MORE footage on HOW you went about doing the TOPS on either of these or am I just not seeing it? Looking for that kind of inspiration ;) Thanks!!
what is it that you need to see, how I did the edges around the top or something else?
Do I have to put it in the oven ? Because the piece that I am doing is really big.
No, I was just showing it can be done. I normally dry mine overnight with fans on them but you don’t need fans either, they will air dry, it’ll take longer. Depending on the thickness of the clay dry times will vary from hours to days
👍👍Amazing
Wow beautiful
Hii...I have no hot glue gun..then what to use to attach the foil on the structure.?
Any strong glue. Not white glue.
I started by just taping it in with masking tape. Sometimes I still do. Faster than waiting for the glue gun to heat up
Omg that is amazing
Which tape use U for stick on paper
I really needed this help
Hey there! I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed the video. I used it as a reference for a fake tree that I built entirely out of spray foam. In the end, I didn’t use your exact message, but maybe you’d be interested! ua-cam.com/video/XVi6vDocFBM/v-deo.html
I love this design so much!! I cant wait to try it myself.. I have but one question.. how waterproof or resistant is both the clay and paper versions? I would love to make a stump planter for my succulents and air plants
thanks! I haven't made anything that needed to be weatherproof but you can seal them to go outdoors. I do not know the best product to use but I'm sure a professional at your local hardware store would know.
Hi that's why I want to make tree stumps. Had forgot about this method..saw it last year. I bought a box of Never Wet..when it hit the market it was $20.00 a 2 can process. Now you can get it for a dollar.
I get mine at Ollies. Dollar tree had it not sure if they still have it. I think I will try it.
Ace hardware has a liquid that's for sealing outdoor items. I was thinking about keeping the plants in a container and placing in the holes. Guess it want hurt to try. Right😀
How did u make your gnome home!?😍
you said in the video you made your clay yourself..can you tell me how to make this clay?
I thought it was linked in the icards but no worries, this is the clay I use ua-cam.com/video/zlpX-7aWe0M/v-deo.html
This is fantastic. But can I replace the tin foil with newspapers since I want to make a really big tree (190cm tall I guess)?
Is there anyway this can be done without using tin foil? I would like to make a more environmentally friendly faery house. Thanks
sure, newspaper or rolled up fabric. The reason I use foil and nothing else is it cuts out the chance of mold. I used newspaper years ago and few days later when I went to change the design of a wall the newspaper felt damp behind the tape and clay. I knew then I would never use paper again. I live in a damp climate so that could be a major factor. I do know many people use it and don't have an issue.
Thank you for your reply. That's great news! Yes I'm a bit worried about mould as I am in the UK, so also damp here. I wanted to use cardboard boxes and maybe rolled up newspaper but do you think it would sag? What if I used clay, like Daz clay? Would that maybe form things up once it has dried? I've been searching on UA-cam for hours trying to find an alternative to foil. I think it works really well but wanted to use something that would degrade.
I don't think it would sag, boxes tend to stay strong unless you completely soak them with water and that won't be happening. I'm not sure was Daz clay is but yes, clay can be used as well.
Hello:) did you tape inside of these containers as well?
the tape wrapped around the edges on the inside to hold it together but I didn't cover the entire interior.
@@WhereTheGnomesLive thank you Sharon! Love this:)
I wonder if they would be able to be outside in the garden?
if it's sealed with an exterior sealer
Can I use Das Air Hardening clay to substitute your home made clay ?
I’ve never tried that clay myself but I’m sure any clay would work. Have fun!
When your using the paper towel method, are you using straight tacky glue or are you adding water?
you have to mix in some water to make it easier to work with for sure. You don't want it too runny but runny enough you can easily pull the excess glue off the towel
hi, what is your glue recipe?
I don't have one. I just mixed a bit of water with regular tacky glue to make it easier to work with.
@@WhereTheGnomesLive could you use regular elmers glue? or modge podge?
@@chuckcindyguy3697 you can use any white glue, I’ve used elmers before, it takes a bit longer to dry but works fine
I love this ,I have an outside fairy garden. Could I make a mountain for my village outside????
I haven't done it myself, everything I build is for interior purposes, but others have told me they use an exterior sealer to make theirs water and weather proof. I hope that helps!
@@WhereTheGnomesLive thank you, it’s worth a try.