Carving gnomes

WOODWORKING/CARVING

Our tutorial will guide you step-by-step through the process, from selecting the perfect gnome pattern to adding intricate details to your wooden garden gnomes. You'll be amazed at how easy it can be to carve a captivating gnome miniature 🙌

This set of three tall hat gnomes comes with a log for the trio to stand on, for a total of 4 pieces. The gnomes each stand 3 inches tall and the log is 0.5 inches tall, 4 inches long and 1.5 inches deep. The gnomes are each whittled by hand from a block of 0.75x0.75.3 inch basswood. They are then coated in boiled linseed oil and hand painted with acrylic paints. Finally, each piece is finished with a coat of Howard's Feed 'N Wax, which adds a final sheen and seals the carving.

I've been working on a lot of Santas for the holidays and I wanted to have something I could carve on, as a demonstration or a small give-away for kids. I started looking at the 5 minute wizards, but decided to change it up a bit. These could be either gnomes or elves, but they're really just a wizard with feet and a little carving on the back for arms and clothes and such. I still haven't gotten as quick as 5 minutes, but I'm working on it! Thanks for looking!

Posted another YouTube video for those interested. A Knife Only one on carving a gnome out of a diagonally cut 1.5 inch Block, 4 inches tall. . . . #woodcarver #woodcarving #woodcarved #carving #handmade #handcarved #handcrafted #knickknacks #whittling #whittler #woodcraft #woodshop #sculpture #woodcraft #instagood #artwork #artoftheday #diy #folkart #progress #photooftheday #reels #reelsinstagram #fantasyart #fantasy #carvingtutorial #carvingtutorials #carvingtips #tipsandtricks