DIY Cement Gnome

Creating your own DIY cement gnome can be a fun and creative project that adds a unique touch to your home decor. Not only is making a DIY cement gnome a rewarding and enjoyable activity, but it also allows you to express your creativity and personalize your home decor in a way that reflects your personal style and taste. Additionally, crafting your own cement gnome allows you to save money compared to purchasing one from a store, and it gives you the opportunity to customize the gnome to your liking by choosing the colors, design, and details that best suit your preferences.

Materials needed:

• Portland Type 1 cement
• Play sand
• Plastic scoop
• Nylon pantyhose or nylon knee-highs
• Trowel for mixing and shoveling cement into your pantyhose
• Mixing bowl you don’t need for any other purpose
• A sock
• Yarn, string or ribbon
• Elastic hair bands
• Optional - wide mouth glass or plastic planter