How To Resin A Clock - Part 3
Channel: ArtResin
Date: 24/07/2017

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Joanne and Dave are back! 
And this time they are going to transform a live edge piece of wood into a functioning mantle clock ...  for those of us who can still tell time the traditional way :)

Dave picked up a beautiful piece of willow from Exotic Woods, one of ArtResin's favorite local stores. Inspired by a family heirloom, Dave thought it would make a one-of-a-kind clock - that doubles as a beautiful piece of artwork!

Next he picked up a clock movement kit.  There are lots of styles to choose from at a good hobby and craft store, and even more to choose from online.  Dave went with an inexpensive, battery operated model with simple lines to allow the natural beauty of the wood to shine.
 
With wood, clock movement set and tools in hand, Dave and Joanne walk us step by step through the process! 

In last week's episode, Dave and Joanne made certain the clock was functional by drilling out a cavity in the back of the clock for the clock movement set to sit in and used a square chisel to carve out the 3, 6, 9, and 12 hour marks ...  which they are planning on filling with silver ResinTint.  

In today's episode, the time jokes aren't getting any better as Dave sands down the face of our clock in preparation for a thin pre-seal coat of ArtResin.  

TIP: The pre-seal step is super important when working with an organic material like wood that is prone to off-gassing.  By rubbing in a thin coat of ArtResin first, you're sealing up the wood to prevent bubbles being released later in our final coat.  
A small preventative step that saves a potential headache down the road!
 
Stay tuned for our next episode when Dave and Joanne fill in our 3, 6, 9, and 12 hour markers with our newest product .... ResinTint!!

Bad Clock Puns Tally:
episode one - 11!
episode two - 23!!
episode three - 29!!!
;)