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August 04, 2007, 12:23
Dave Freeman
*** MY TEXAS CLOCKS ***
I thought you'd like to see some of my latest Texas clocks. As some of you
may recall I make these using a variety of materials which are found in
the Texas Hill Country. The movements are all quartz.

Figure I




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IHC Member 321
August 04, 2007, 12:36
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Figure II




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August 04, 2007, 12:36
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Figure III




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August 04, 2007, 12:37
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Figure IV




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August 04, 2007, 12:37
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Figure V




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IHC Member 321
August 04, 2007, 12:40
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Figure VI




Dave Freeman
IHC Member 321
August 04, 2007, 13:48
Dr. Debbie Irvine

Dave,

Interesting theme that lends itself well to the design.

Have you considered producing in quantity and marketing through gift shops?

Dr. Debbie

Smile

August 04, 2007, 15:40
Dave Freeman
Dr.Debbie,

the availability and cost of some of the raw materials, particularly the
fossilized Texas limestone prohibit such an endeavor. The stone is
getting very difficult to find with the proper type of crustations.

I belong to a local artists association and content myself with making
and selling about 8-10 clocks per year.

I get a lot of pleasure out of making them, and although they're very similar
I try to make each one slightly different. Due to the different types of materials
I use in each clock the time to make one style vs. another will vary as
will the overall cost.


Dave Freeman
IHC Member 321
August 05, 2007, 02:21
Tom Seymour
Dave, those are well done and make an excellent display of some beautiful natural materials.


Tom
August 10, 2007, 08:11
Greg Reeves
Do you cut/polish the stone yourself? With what?
very nice!

greg