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Last Updated 1/22/23

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Ok you've got the sock gnomes down, it's time to "Step it Up". Unlike using socks for the base, the standing gnome with legs requires a base that you can insert dowels. Usually styrofoam, pool noodles etc. Yep poking a dowel into a sock filled with rice and stuffing is not going to be very secure it's probably gonna make a mess :D
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This page will basically cover the body, legs and clothing. If you're looking for info on beards, hats, noses and arms, see our Sock Gnome Page. Most of those principles will apply for these gnomes too, I will point out where they differ.
Pool Noodle Gnomes
Standing Pool Noodle Gnome Tutorial
Standing Chef Gnome
Pool Noodle Gnome
with DT Hair Roller Legs
and Coat
Same gnome with different hat and accents
Click on 1st pic for Step by Step Instructions
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One of the keys to a standing gnomes is to make sure the feet and legs are weighted and their belly doesn't stick out further than the tips of his toes!
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Farmer Gnome with Tennis Shoes
Farmer Gnome with Tennis Shoes
Tutorial COMING SOON
Mothers Day Gnomes
Step by Step Instructions for Female Gnomes
Click on first pic to start
Candyland Stand Up Girl Gnome
Pool Noodle Gnome
with DT Hair Roller Legs
and Coat
Styrofoam Gnomes
Courting Gnome
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Click on 1st pic for Step by Step Instructions
Fabric Stiffened Gnomes
Stiffening the fabric lets you strategically put in the wrinkles where you want them.  Although great for all materials I especially like it for felt and flannel. Felt is very easy to work with, it doesn't unravel, you don't need to make a seam and it's inexpensive. However felt has a tendency to look like a kids craft. Stiffening the felt gives it a more finished look.
How To Stiffen Gnome Hats
Dilute Mod Podge with water. I don't have an exact recipe, however the more Mod Podge you use the stiffer the fabric will be. So it depends on your fabric, (heavier fabric will need more mod podge) and the look you want.
How To Stiffen Burlap for Gnomes
How To Stiffen Burlap for Gnomes
How To Stiffen Gnome Hats
How To Stiffen Gnome Hats
Dip your hat into the solution and squeeze out the excess. Yep this is messy, make sure you cover your work surface with plastic, foil etc. A cookie sheet with edges covered in something works well because the mixture will pool as it dries.
Place your fabric onto to styrofoam or a pool noodle and use your straight pins to to pin it into the shape you want. Add wrinkles or twist the end.
As it dries this is going to pool at the bottom, keep turning the hat so the mixture doesn't build up in one spot. I usually remove a pin or two after a couple of hours to check that it is keeping its shape and to make sure its not sticking to the pool noodle.When it appears to be holding its shape remove pins and let dry thoroughly.
Glue solution can also be brushed on to clothes after they have been glued onto the body
Woodsy Burlap Female Gnome
Plum Colored Standing Gnomes
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Note the pooling at the bottom. Make sure you flip it while it is drying to avoid build up
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Glue solution is effective to keep burlap from unraveling
Spring Gnome Gardener
Click on 1st pic for Step by Step Instructions
Materials
Coffee Gnome
Gnome's clothes can be made from any material. This coffee gnome's hat and dress were made from a dish towel I found at Dollar Tree
Walmart Fabric Fat Quarters
To make gnome clothes doesn't take much material. So rather then buy yards of material or even 1/2 yards and end up with lots leftover that needs to be stored, Walmart offers these little "Fat Quarters". 18in x 22in cotton fabric pieces for $1-$3. You can get lots more variety this way, even licensed material.
Themed Standing Gnomes
Baking Gnomes
Baking Gnomes
 
Indian Gnomes
Native American Gnomes
 
Angel Food Cake Gnome
Angel Food Cake Gnome
 
Harry Potter Dumbledore Gnome
Wizard Gnome
 
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