tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377944609804173327.post707659332337264551..comments2016-02-13T05:31:02.121-08:00Comments on Curious Bird Pottery: How to make a Ceramic ClockUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377944609804173327.post-66044554707992002432013-09-12T15:01:52.479-07:002013-09-12T15:01:52.479-07:00The size of the hole depends on the mechanism. I u...The size of the hole depends on the mechanism. I use a drill bit 3/8 for mine.Pam McFadyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18062110124446373018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377944609804173327.post-69244418587508550342013-09-12T14:59:15.971-07:002013-09-12T14:59:15.971-07:00Good question Maureen! There is a bit of wiggle ro...Good question Maureen! There is a bit of wiggle room if you have a washer that comes with your mechanism. I tend to make the holes a bit bigger to be safe. The washer covers any gap created and the clock mechanism tightens the face securely even with a slightly bigger hole. The hole is pretty important if you want a functioning clock ;)Pam McFadyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18062110124446373018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377944609804173327.post-79771256074394747742013-09-12T08:34:55.290-07:002013-09-12T08:34:55.290-07:00Hello,
I am going to have my high school ceramic ...Hello, <br />I am going to have my high school ceramic students create clocks this year. Thank you for making the video. Thank you for the answer to Tom's questions, I was wondering some of the same things. One more question- what is the size of the hole and how important is getting the right size when placing the mechanism in? With the shrinking factor of clay, I was worried about that. A Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944786807340201628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377944609804173327.post-76767972946397094622013-03-03T15:53:04.916-08:002013-03-03T15:53:04.916-08:00The thickness of the clay depends on the height of...The thickness of the clay depends on the height of your clock mechanism. Mine are about 5/16. I handle them the least amount possible and dry them covered in plastic for 24 hours min. to reduce warping. Also, don't cut the centre hole until it is leather hard or the handling in soft stage will warp it. Hope this helps ;)Pam McFadyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18062110124446373018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377944609804173327.post-60925091171893034032013-03-03T15:12:44.791-08:002013-03-03T15:12:44.791-08:00Hi I stumbled upon your Clock demo, really cool.
M...Hi I stumbled upon your Clock demo, really cool.<br />Might i ask how thick is the clay?...It looks like stoneware or you make your own?<br />Any more tips to stop it warping...looks very professional...ThanksTomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377944609804173327.post-25425965632928448602011-06-29T11:28:48.103-07:002011-06-29T11:28:48.103-07:00Found you through your clock on etsy and I'm i...Found you through your clock on etsy and I'm in awe. In the video it looks easy - peasy but I guess it isn't :)<br /><br />Great works!Bozena Wojtaszekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16013779852089434114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377944609804173327.post-39153985539728987652011-06-17T08:36:02.191-07:002011-06-17T08:36:02.191-07:00Thanks everyone! I make my own glazes from scratc...Thanks everyone! I make my own glazes from scratch and have a super cool "gas mask" that I wear when working with the chemicals. The combination of Rutile and cobalt and/ or copper give my work that runny two tone look that I strive for :)Pam McFadyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18062110124446373018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377944609804173327.post-1174256792421876622011-06-13T05:08:26.825-07:002011-06-13T05:08:26.825-07:00I watched your video on Etsy's blog too! Your...I watched your video on Etsy's blog too! Your clock is lovely and I thought the video was brilliant, especially the way you introduced the tools at the end. It was very interesting and easy to follow! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377944609804173327.post-13677249583965890762011-06-04T09:27:07.905-07:002011-06-04T09:27:07.905-07:00Loved the demonstration, thanks. What color and t...Loved the demonstration, thanks. What color and type of glaze is that? I love the two tone effect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377944609804173327.post-30201143695161918372011-05-29T11:59:27.773-07:002011-05-29T11:59:27.773-07:00found you through etsy's blog too, just loved ...found you through etsy's blog too, just loved seeing you work and transforming a piece of clay to a gorgeous clock!FishesMakeWisheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16359297865142707378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377944609804173327.post-6010506631792946492011-05-29T06:41:01.487-07:002011-05-29T06:41:01.487-07:00saw this on etsy's blog and loved it. thanks s...saw this on etsy's blog and loved it. thanks so much for sharing your creative process. it's so wonderful being able to peak into another person's work space & such.anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938396650602332309noreply@blogger.com