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  • 28 January 2016 at 3:54 am #134264
    Peter George
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    This was an experiment. I’m terrible at drawing or painting, but not bad at creating graphics using a computer. So, I’ve been experimenting with Lazertran inkjet waterslide paper.

    For the time ring, I used shellac over plywood to create a smooth surface and then covered the decal with a couple more coats of shellac. For the bottom frame, I transferred the image to the back side of the glass and sealed it with water based poly.

    I did the profiles on the top and bottom on the router table but the rest was all done with hand tools. The finish is 3 coats of garnet shellac followed by paste wax.

    The Lazertran paper take some experimentation to find out what works. Overall, I figure it came out OK, and I learned how to do better next time.

    Peter in
    Biggar SK
    "New York is big, but this is Biggar"

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    28 January 2016 at 3:59 am #134267
    Salko Safic
    Participant

    That’s really nice, I’m very much interested in the process of how you did the bottom image. Did you use some transparent paper can you give me a little more detail.

    https://journeymansjournel.wordpress.com
    The Lost Scrolls of HANDWORK
    (Hand tool only woodworking magazine)

    28 January 2016 at 4:31 am #134268
    Greg Merritt
    Participant

    Turned out great Peter. Very creative approach and unique.

    http://hillbillydaiku.com

    28 January 2016 at 1:18 pm #134281
    Marilyn Moreno
    Participant

    Nicely done. A wonderful idea.

    Marilyn - Lehigh Valley, Eastern Pennsylvania - USA

    28 January 2016 at 2:44 pm #134283
    Derek Long
    Participant

    That’s a nice effect on the bottom image. It looks transparent.

    Derek Long
    Denver, Colorado

    28 January 2016 at 6:21 pm #134290
    Peter George
    Participant

    My replies were not posting to this thread so I opened an new thread to discuss the Lazertran paper.

    Peter in
    Biggar SK
    "New York is big, but this is Biggar"

    28 January 2016 at 6:25 pm #134291
    Peter George
    Participant

    Which also disappeared. Weird.

    Peter in
    Biggar SK
    "New York is big, but this is Biggar"

    28 January 2016 at 11:34 pm #134294
    Salko Safic
    Participant

    I have had that happen to me as well once before. Websites are a nightmare.

    https://journeymansjournel.wordpress.com
    The Lost Scrolls of HANDWORK
    (Hand tool only woodworking magazine)

    30 January 2016 at 6:31 am #134332
    Matt McGrane
    Participant

    Very cool project, Peter. Nicely done.

    Matt, Northern California - Started a blog in 2016: http://tinyshopww.blogspot.com/

    2 February 2016 at 2:36 am #134410
    trooper82
    Participant

    That is one nice looking clock!

    3 February 2016 at 1:53 am #134441
    Peter George
    Participant

    Thanks for all the nice comments.

    I wanted it for my office, but my wife appropriated it for the living room. I get the previously made willow clock for my office.

    Peter in
    Biggar SK
    "New York is big, but this is Biggar"

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