Working on More Gifts...shhhh

Creating and finishing Christmas gifts,

 as well as doing the same for the Etsy Shop,

 has me running in circles lately.

Just when I think I've started (and maybe even finished some) projects,

more pop in my head...yes the race is on!

I'm pretty safe showing this one...

C never looks at my blog (here's hoping he doesn't start now)

He loves pocket watches.

My Dad always carried one so I think that's where he gets his fascination for them.

He has started quite a little collection.

He even received a gorgeous engraved one from his counselor

when he graduated from High School.

So what do you make a guy who loves pocket watches???

Need a few thinking caps for this one.

I had this new clock in my Treasure Pile.

 Yes, it was destined for a project but

that was so long ago I've forgotten what it was.

Does this happen to you too?

So I decided to make him a wall clock that resembles a huge pocket watch.

First I dissembled it.

I realized I needed something for the bail and winding knob.

I took apart one of my Dad's old pocket watches and

used the frame for the bail.

Then found a wooden bead that would work for the knob.

 

I found some gold spray paint in the garage and coated all the parts.

(byw, how do you like my painting booth?)

(my glitter station)

Hey, we are a high class operation here!

But I still can't figure out why it looks like the Glitter Fairy ran through my house? hmm

A little E6000, more gold paint for the black chain and fob

and here we have.....

a wall clock that resembles a pocket watch.

I just hung it on a wall for the photos,

 the chain-clock are not properly spaced,

but you can get the idea.

I added "Newton Clocks" to the face.

Hoping he likes it :)

The others will have to wait until after Christmas

since they come in here from time to time.

But I might be able to give a peek or two.... ;)

I still have more to make,

so off to get busy!

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