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Retro Clock and Frame Create retro accessories with polymer clay balls. From "B. Original" episode DBOR-118

Everything old is hip again, especially fabulous '50s style. You can create a fun, retro clock or piece of wall art with polymer clay that pays homage to those great ball-and-wire clocks of the '50s. Scroll down and let Michele Beschen show you how.

Create fun polymer clay balls...

That dress up a retro clock or frame.

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Retro Clock or Frame

Materials:

solid wood picture frame or disc
drill and bit
wooden skewers
wood glue
wooden balls
polymer clay
parchment paper

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

• Drill evenly spaced holes around the sides of the picture frame or wooden disc. If you’re using a disc to make a clock, drill 12 evenly spaced holes to denote the hours.

• Glue skewers in the holes with wood glue (figure A). Cut skewers to different lengths. Paint and embellish the skewers and frame or disc, if desired.

• Drill holes in the wooden balls large enough to accommodate the skewers. If the balls already have holes, check the size and adjust if necessary.

• Working on a hard surface such as a large tile, stack thin layers in different colors of clay (figure B) and wrap around the balls. Don’t cover the hole in the ball.

• Smooth out the clay. Use a sharp blade to peel away layers of clay and expose the layering for a cool mottled look (figure C).

• Bake the covered balls according to the package instructions. Varnish to seal after the balls cool off.

• Glue the balls to the ends of the skewers for an instant retro masterpiece.