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| Price: $65.00 Shipping: $9.50 12” diameter x 1” Tile is 8 5/8” diameter This unique timepiece features a Mimbres inspired stylized fish jumping out of the water and is made from an 8 5/8” hand pressed terra-cotta relief tile mounted on a 12” solid wood backing. The creation of the tile begins with the finished design, in reverse, drawn on a square of freshly made plaster. The relief design is cut into the plaster with dental tools. Wet clay is rolled to a uniform thickness which is then pressed into the plaster design, a hole is made in the center of the tile for the clock mechanism and the edges are trimmed. When completely dry, the tile is bisque fired to 2000°. After firing, the underglaze colors are hand painted on the tile, it is overglazed and then fired a second time to 1940°. The solid wood backing is stained, then painted in colors to complement the underglaze colors of the tile. Acrylic paints are used, and multiple colors are sponge painted to give a marbled effect. A hole is cut in the center so the clock mechanism will be flush with the back of the clock and a metal hanger bar attached for hanging. The clocks use one AA battery (included) which lasts about a year. |
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