2025 Project No. 6 — Santa and Grandfather Clock

Post by **Howard** » Thu Apr 17, 2025 6:28 pm

Greetings to all…

I guess this piece could be best be described by terms I don’t think I’ve heard in years…that would be “bric-a-brac” or “whatnot”…my interpretation was inspired by various internet images…the Santa I’m using is a vintage celluloid ornament…depending on the height of your Santa, the height of the clock may have to be made taller…I’ll post a picture of the finished project later…stay tuned…

Howard…

healey36 · Post by **healey36** » Sun Apr 20, 2025 9:17 am

Crazy cool, Howard. Santa looks like he's in a hurry, lol.

Paul R. II

Post by **Howard** » Thu Apr 24, 2025 9:46 am

Greetings to all...

Another project is finished...but I'm still looking for that one little accent piece to go on the base...the original had a felt bag...but it's too much like the color of the clock...I'm pretty sure the perfect item will reveal itself when least expected...

Howard...

Post by **Antoinette** » Sat Apr 26, 2025 8:34 am

One word, Howard: adorable. Please re-post when you find that special something accent piece.

Post by **Lynn** » Thu May 01, 2025 9:26 am

Maybe a mouse.....

Post by **Howard** » Sat May 03, 2025 4:27 pm

UPDATE...5-3-2025...

I added the small items in front of the clock and Santa...presents are block of balsa wood painted with craft paint and two coats of clear polyacrylic...ribbons are drawn with metallic gold permanent marker...the bows are cut from gold paper...

The tiny mouse was carved from the tip of a small wood paintbrush handle...the paper clip painting handle and wire tail are in holes drilled into the mouse body and held in place with superglue...I painted the eyes and nose with dabs of paint on the tip of an ordinary straight pin...

My very best regards...

Howard...

Post by **Antoinette** » Sun May 04, 2025 6:38 am

Thanks so much for the detailed description, Howard. Painting with a straight pin? You've taken "miniaturization" to a whole new level. I love everything about this project.