Want to make this clock frame, anyone have ideas on how to make it?
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Drought Smart Plants on Jul 31, 2013It looks like hypertufa, which would be totally doable. You might want to have a look on the Facebook group that I'm on for some ideas (Warning: make sure you have a lot of time before going there - it's completely addictive) https://www.facebook.com/groups/89367815733/Helpful Reply
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Zee on Jul 31, 2013Check out my blog at www.zazzyzee.blogspot.com I posted recently how to make stepping stones which would be the same technique as this clock. Hyperfufa would work too, but is a bit more involved than my technique.Helpful Reply
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Wendy M on Aug 02, 2013I made something similar to this for my bathroom. I took a thick piece of cardboard and cut out the circle. Purchased sand from my local craft store and glued it on the cardboard. After it was dry I glued on shells. Using cardboard made it lighter for hanging up on the wall.Helpful Reply
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Sparkles on Aug 02, 2013plywood backing along with others suggestionsHelpful Reply
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Drought Smart Plants on Aug 02, 2013How about using a plate from the thrift store?Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Aug 02, 2013If this was made from "grout" it would be fairly heavy and awkward to hang. Perhaps a lightweight florist foam "core" that is layered with spray adhesive and beach sand.Helpful Reply
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Diane Frank on Aug 02, 2013Just remember to leave access for battery replacement access in the back...otherwise...a short term clock!Helpful Reply
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Laura Vierling Holcomb on Aug 02, 2013Measure diameter of clock. Cut plywood about 4-5 inches larger in diameter, or recycle a table top. Glue your shells down with silicone as @Karen @ The Decorated Nest suggested. I would think the hypertufa suggested by @Drought Smart Plants would be lighter weight than the sanded grout, but i am not sure if it would apply as easily as the grout.Helpful Reply
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Karon Nelson Roberts on Aug 03, 2013I would get the lightest, thinnest plywood, cut a circle, apply plaster of paris-can get colored or add dry dye to get color--, place shells. and let dry. Be sure to cut a small hole so you can change battery and set time. Good LuckHelpful Reply
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Cherryl Rushing-McLaughlin on Nov 17, 2014Use a pizza pan , its shallow . Or a pan so that the cement can form around the clock edges....press in the shells when mortor is starting to set....let it cure. Oh, and I would spray the pan with cooking oil spray so it doesnt stick when you turn it over. Place a towel underneath to avoid breakingHelpful Reply
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Sandra on Sep 17, 2015You might be able to use paper mâché. The shells could be stuck into it because you would use glue to hold everything together. Probably a plastic bowl with a bottom about the size of the face of the clock would work. A shallow bowl. The clock face would face the outside of,the bottom of the bowl making the lip of the bowl hit the wall. Anything with some sort of flare. You may have to cut the bowl to make the depth fit the depth you want. Then you can have enough for you battery pack behind the face. The paper mâché would go on the bowl. It would be much lighter than cement. However I am not sure it would adhere properly. It's worth a try. And cheap. Elders glure and strips of paper, adding the shells. BTW, if you use plaste of Paris the coat should not be too thick. Just wanted to add that because it could crack.Helpful Reply
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Sandra on Sep 17, 2015Oh, just thought of using a pie tin. Cut out the bottom for your clock.Helpful Reply
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