Making Miniature Clocks - The Timekeeper's Shop

Hello Everyone,

Hope you are all fine and that you are set for Christmas. I still can't believe that in a few days Christmas will be here. The kids are quite excited waiting for Santa and his goodies. 

In the mean time, while being busy, I still got to do a few miniatures of my own. I have been working on the small display box which I have turned into a clock shop. There is so much detail that I would like to add to it. I have tried my hand at making miniature clocks. I have to admit I have enjoyed them. 

Having a variation of miniature clocks to display is not very easy, especially when you want them to look a bit more realistic than the ones that you find on the market. I had a couple of clocks of my own which I will be using for the shop and one of the clocks that I had was very childish; a piece that I would never use for any dolls house. I gave the wall clock a revamp hoping to give it a chance to be in a miniature project. Luckily for the clock I have managed to give it a makeover. 

The clock before the makeover

The clock today.

Very happy how it turned out, I used cardboard, Real clock hands and also used glass for the face cover. 

A few days ago I went to the haberdashery to get some craft supplies and I passed by the button section. Seeing the buttons gave me an idea to make a few wall clocks.

Buttons to be changed in wall clocks.

Wall Clocks made out of buttons

These clocks have also real clock hands and glass cover. I have down sized a couple of clock faces to fit the buttons and printed them. 

I had an idea for a clock and I thought of  using one of my hand painted miniature figurines and turn it, into a mantel clock by marbling polymer clay to make the base of the clock. It turned out just right.

Polymer clay clock

Using thick card board I made a couple of other clocks. My favorite one is the one where you can see the gears and cogs behind the clock's face.  I still can't believe that it turned out so well. I have used very tiny gears for it.

I also made another wall clock using cardboard and weathered it a little. I'm very happy how this turned out. 

Finally I  have made the last two clocks using cardboard with a total different design to put on the shelf. They came out just right and I'm sure that they will fit in the scene. 

I have placed them in the display box just to see how they will look. Most probably they won't remain in the same spot. I have a habit of changing the scene until the last minute. 

Hope you like the few clocks that I made. There is still so much that I need to add. but so far it's looking good. 

Keep tuned for the next update on this miniature project The Timekeeper's Shop. 

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx