Project Two: peep hole project

This next project was one I knew I was going to enjoy because it's exactly what I love about sculpture and that's working with my hands and tools. I started with an old clock that was manufactured during the 40's. It was of Japanese origin I believe it was Seikosha long drop regulator wall clock. It was by far a magnificent piece from the beginning. 

this is the best representation of the original I could find, it's beautiful.

I started by removing the mechanics of it:

and I started to modify the casing to best suite my needs for the peep holes:

 created the main cover and added the original glass

 each compartment will have a peep hole:

 Added the  hinge to seal up the box:
 latch finished

  constructing the base

 First scene done

 Second scene done

 Started the third

 height check

 scene three done

 another view of scene two

 Added my led lighting for the last two scenes

 Heres the wiring and the switch

 ahh let there be light!!

 beginning of fourth scene

 Clock arms

Face

 Finally assembled

 It resting spot

 Another view of scene three

First two again

 Completed box!!

 Completed  stand

 Lid sliding into place

 closed for the last time

 On it's new perch more or less

 

 Scene one

 Scene three lit up

 scene two

Scene four lit up

First project: plaster forms

The plaster turned out to be fun to work with, however there is a certain amount of planning I had to overcome due to the quick drying plaster... Laura did an excellent job explaining how to use the plaster and really be expressive and creative. It was very relieving to be so non objective and to have so much freedom with the media.