How to Make an Autumnal Gonk.....

We love getting creative with our Pumpkin Grotto decorations. This year Angela taught me how to make a very simple gonk to go on your wall, I was even allowed to use the glue gun! It was so fun I thought I would share, incase you fancy creating one too…….

Gonk production line!

YOU WILL NEED…..

  • Cardboard (old box is fine)

  • Glue gun

  • Fake leaves (or collection of real ones)

  • Hessian

  • Chicken wire

  • Felt and wadding for nose (or skin coloured tights and cotton wool would work)

  • Wire clippers

  • Chunky needle and thread

  • Scissors

  • A sense of adventure

STEP 1

Cut out a large, flat topped tear drop shaped piece of card.

STEP 2

Layer on your leaves and stick using the glue gun.

leave the narrow top part clear (this is where the hat will go)

STEP 3

Cut a length of chicken wire using the wire cutters.

Wrap around the cardboard bar and mould into place

Use a chunky needle to sew through the wire and cardboard and hold it in place.

Mold the chicken wire to form a crumpled hat sort of shape.

STEP 4

Cut a length of hessian - use enough to be able to double it over so you can’t see the wire underneath.

Make a pocket along the bottom and wrap around the chicken wire.

Use a chunky needle and thread to sew it at the back to hold it in place. Doesn’t need to be neat.

STEP 5

Cut a circle of felt, put wadding in centre of circle and pull edges round to form a nose. Sew the back to pull it taught and keep it in place (can be messy!)

Use a glue gun to attached the nose just under the rim of the hat.

Tuck some leaves or feathers into the brim of his hat

You have made a gonk!

Riverhill craftsKate Westbrook