To make the garden design original and unusual in it, garden figures have. One of the most popular models of these figures are garden gnomes. The purchase of which is a rather cost event, so it is much cheaper to make them yourself. We will consider how to make a gnome for the garden further.
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Features of the application and choice of garden gnomes
Installation of nymphs, gnomes, foresters in the garden is becoming more and more popular, not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also from mythological. It is believed that the dwarf - is able to protect the garden and the entire courtyard from evil spirits, in addition, it positively affects plants, improving their condition.
In addition, the garden gnome will become a real decoration of any garden. In the summer, he scares away birds that love to enjoy the crop of fruit trees, and in winter - stands out against the general background with brightness and contrast.
It is believed that the installation of a small gnome in the garden is able to bring happiness and a rich harvest, in addition, its owners will become healthier and more successful.
When installing a garden gnome in the garden, it should be remembered that it should have its place in which it will look harmonious. Therefore, both before buying and before making a garden gnome, it is necessary to study the recommendations that will help determine the place of its location among the composition of the garden:
1. Draw a plan.
Before developing a sketch of a garden gnome, try to draw it first. After that, imagine it in the place in which you want to place it. Think about how he will look there at different times of the year, with different climate, whether his strong gust of wind will blow out. When buying or building several garden gnomes, try to make sure that they harmoniously combine in different corners of the garden.
2. Choose a background landscape.
Another important element of the installation of a garden gnome is its combination with plants located in the garden. Since, if the garden gnome is installed in the fall or early in the spring, then there are still no leaves on the trees, and the flowers do not grow yet, so in the summer it may not be visible at all, among the large amount of greenery. The place on which the garden gnome is installed should be open on all sides. An excellent place for installing the gnome will be a decorative fence, a flower bed, a path, a front garden or a plot near the bench.
3. General stylistics.
The general style of the garden should correspond to the style in which the dwarves are made. For a classic style, a standard option is suitable, possibly plain, or made in several color shades. For a romantic garden, a composition of several gnomes made in pale pink, lilac tones is suitable. Wooden gnomes for the garden are installed in a garden made with country style. For the modern style, a garden gnome made of metal, marble, concrete or clay is suitable.
4. Adjustability of placement.
Each figure in a garden composition should take its place. Several figures located in the garden are incorrectly able to spoil even the most exquisite color composition. It is advisable to choose garden figures made of the same type of materials, for example, if the fountain is from marble, then the garden gnome should be the same.
With the correct selection of garden figures and their harmonious connection, the garden will be the most favorite vacation spot for all family members and guests.
Gnome for the garden in the exterior
The purchase or manufacture of garden figures becomes more and more popular in the process of designing both a private house and a summer cottage. Figures make the territory more attractive. Dwarves, for example, are able to protect peace in the house, and birds or animals are complemented by the overall composition and make the interior fabulous.
Garden Dwarves photo:
We offer to consider the main features of the use of garden gnomes in the exterior:
- The easiest way to decorate the garden is to buy finished products. They are based on artificial stone, gypsum or acrylic resin. But, the option of making figures with your own hands is more interesting, since they will be unique in their kind.
- The purpose of the gnomes is basic and additional. In the first case, the dwarves occupy all visual attention, in the second they are an addition to the existing picture.
- German gnomes, however, are suitable for decorating a garden, made in a rustic style. Their main function was to scare away birds from trees and fruits of the garden.
- By the choice of a garden figure or composition of several elements, first of all, focus on the area on which they will be installed on your own financial position.
- Garden gnomes will fit perfectly into the children's game zone in the garden. They are also often installed in reservoirs, fountains, flower beds, flower beds, stumps, etc.
- Dwarves in the country - will make her exterior unique and give a sea of \u200b\u200bemotions to its visitors.
Varieties of garden gnomes
- Gnomes made of natural wood.
Figures made of wood very harmoniously fit into the general design of the garden. They bring warmth, comfort and joy. To make such figures, it is recommended to use unprocessed material in the form of logs, branches or snags. When building such a gnome, a hat made of leaves or moss perfectly complement the picture.
- The figure of a gnome made of natural stone.
To independently build such a figure, you need a lot of strength, since here you will have to work with a chisel and a hacksaw. But, the result will surprise everyone. Indeed, the gnomes made in such a style are distinguished by extraordinary and exquisite appearance. They look good in the garden with classical modern style. To supplement the overall picture, use pebbles brought from the lake, for a variety you can paint it.
- Garden figure with a gnome from the polystone.
This material for the manufacture of gnomes is new, therefore, it is rarely used in performing such work. Although products made with its help are realistic and attractive appearance. This material is based on aluminum hydroxide, acrylic resins and additional pigments that make it stone. Dwarves made of polystone are durable, resistance to abrasion, stable before deformation and temperature changes. The only drawback is the too high cost, which is fully justified by the quality of the product.
- Garden dwarves from gypsum.
Gypsum figures have always been especially popular, due to the cheapness of the material and simplicity of working with it. The disadvantages of gypsum include its fragility, so such a gnome cannot be located on the playground. For the manufacture of a gypsum gnome, you will need extensive experience in the sculpting, as it will be very difficult to give it a uniform without experience. Therefore, it is better to make simpler figures from gypsum in the form of additional jewelry, such as caterpillars, mushrooms, flowers, etc.
- Concrete garden gnomes.
Gnome for the garden made of cement mortar differ primarily durability. But this will require the presence of a special form in which the finished mixture is poured, waiting for its drying. Another option is to coating a cement solution of a ready -made frame. For its manufacture will be enough ordinary wire. In this case, in order to achieve the plasticity of the solution and a high grip level with the surface of the wire, it is recommended to add a plasticizer or PVA glue to the finished mixture.
- Garden gnomes based on hay or straw.
Even with the help of ordinary hay, it will be possible to build figures for the garden. To do this, the material is twisted very tightly in the form of separate details of the character, which must be made.
- Dwarves from improvised means.
An ordinary unnecessary garbage, such as old flower pots, basins, barrels, plastic bottles, tires, etc. will serve as a material for the manufacture of a garden gnome. If you draw a gnome body on a large barrel and add a car tire on top, in the form of its head, you will get a funny garden figure.
- Using mounting foam.
It is quite possible to make a garden gnome from mounting foam, especially since it has stability before temperature drops, frost, atmospheric precipitation and ultraviolet light. To create a garden gnome in this method, first prepare the form in the form of its skeleton, it is recommended to use materials such as wire, unnecessary garbage in the form of plastic bottles, plates, buckets, sticks, etc. for this. The foam is applied in several stages, while each layer should dry well. The clerical knife will help get rid of excess foam. The finished product is painted with paints and covered with varnish.
Master class - Garden Dwarf from gypsum
The easiest option for manufacturing a garden gnome independently protrudes gypsum. This material is resistant to atmospheric precipitation, cold, ultraviolet radiation. Such a figure will not withstand only mechanical influences, so install it in the place from which it will never fall.
To carry out work on the manufacture of a garden gnome, the availability of:
- sculptural gypsum;
- pVA construction glue;
- acrylic colors and brushes for working with them;
- varnish;
- circula;
- pencil;
- stationery knife;
- decorative elements in the form of beads, colors, leaves;
- forms for working with gypsum;
- water -resistant glue;
- sunflower oil;
- water.
DIY GROWLY Instructions for the manufacture of Garden Dwarf:
- First of all, you need to take care of the purchase of gypsum. According to the instructions, dilute gypsum with water. Attention, it is very important to observe these proportions, since an incorrectly diluted solution is able to affect the strength of the structure.
- To dilute gypsum use a rubber or plastic reservoir. Mix water and gypsum thoroughly, and then add PVA glue to the solution to increase its elasticity and plasticity. The amount of glue for the solution is one percent of its total mass. For example, in a solution of gypsum weighing 4 kg, it is required to add 40 grams of glue.
- If the dwarf will have a size of up to 50 cm, then the preliminary structure of the structure in the form of a skeleton is not required, the gypsum is poured directly into the figure form. The most convenient are silicone forms, they are sold in any construction stores or in the market.
- It is possible to independently make a form for a gnome, this will be appropriate when it is necessary to make several identical gnomes. Otherwise, it is better to use the purchased form, since its construction will take more than one day.
- To make a large sculpture, the construction of a metal frame is required. It is made from reinforcing bars that increase the stability of the figure. To fix the product on the ground, it is necessary to build a protruding element from the bottom of the gnome.
- Start pouring a solution of gypsum. First, fill the heading to half, wait for the solution to grasp, tap in the form to prevent the formation of air bubbles, and then pour the remainder. Tap in shape again, align the surface with a spatula and wait for the gnome to dry completely.
- After that, get the figure from the shape. To do this, it is necessary to put a piece of a board or cover of a suitable size on the shape. Press it to the form and turn it over the figure.
- Next, the process of staining the gnome follows, for this it is recommended to use acrylic paints, as they have high stability and are able to function normally on the street. In addition, gypsum figures are painted with gouache paints, but since they are in the garden, gouache will quickly wash off in the rain. This paint is appropriate if the figure is under the shelter.
- Before starting staining, cover the gnome using a primer, after that, to increase the adhesion between the figure and paint, it is recommended to cover it with PVA glue.
- For decoration, use mosaic, for its manufacture you will need glass, stone, shells or other items.
Master class on the manufacture of garden gnome with your own hands
To make a small garden gnome, you will need:
- several plastic bottles;
- cellophane;
- adhesive tape;
- knife and scissors;
- newspapers;
- egg trays;
- wires.
Take two bottles with a capacity of two and one and a half liters. Connect from together in the form of a frame. Newspapers will help to build a body, arms and legs. Make a pushing hat, glue your eyes and nose.
Make papier-mash, for this it is necessary to dissolve paper newspapers in the PVA and gypsum gypsum. Next, this mixture process the surface of the gnome. Dry the finished product in the air for five days. Color paint and open with varnish.
Such a gnome will decorate any corner not only of the garden, but also at home. In addition, whole paintings or fabulous scenes are made in this way.
