Moon Handmade Ceramic Tile Clock

Price: $65.00

Shipping: $9.50

11” Diameter
This detailed “man in the moon” in a starlit sky is based on an antique scrimshaw design. The 8 5/8” relief tile is handmade from earthenware clay and a total of six underglaze colors are used to give him his unique personality before attaching the tile to the 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 six 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 a dark blue combed pattern on the top contrasts with yellow and red on the edges. 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.

 

Contact Information:

 

Telephone

          304-738-3358

Postal address

RR 1, Box 105-O, Ridgeley, WV 26753

E-mail

anita@ancient-art-pottery.com