FLORAL CLOCK Woodworking Instructions By L.S. Irish This quick and easy woodworking project has been created for our new "Floral Clocks" package. Requiring only basic woodworking skills and common tools, the Floral Clock blank can be prepared in just a hour or so in your wood shop, ready to carve this afternoon. Designed as an idea package for gift giving, the "Floral Clocks" pattern package contains seven different florals made especially to fit this clock face blank that will delight any lady in your life. Cottage Rose, Oriental Poppy, Shasta Daisies, Morning Glories, Rembrandt Tulips, Briar Rose, and a Mixed Bouguet Pattern Article by L. S. Irish, 1998 Copyrighted 1998, Irish, Classic Carving Patterns www.carvingpatterns.com
Supply List
Wood Blank:          1" x 5" x 20"   basswood Supplies:          compass          carbon paper          sand paper          battery clock          stiff toothbrush or brass wire brush          clean rags          small sable brushes	Equipment:          table saw          saber saw or band saw          drill and 3/8" drill bit          palm sander          120, 180, & 220 sand paper Carving Tools:          bench knife          skews,  1/8" to 3/8"          gouges,  ¼ " to 3/8"

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Click here for a variation on this idea, our Bobwhite Clock.

Creating the Clock Blank
Step One: Create the dimensions of the blank
     Cut the blank to a length of 20" on the table saw. Cut a small amount off of each
          end to keep the blank square.
Step Two: Measure and mark the arched edges along the top and bottom
     Measure 2 ½" from the top edge of the blank and mark with a pencil line.
     Measure 2 ½" from the side edge and mark with a pencil line.
     Open the compass to a measurement of 2 ½".
     Place the point of the compass at the intersection of the two pencil lines and draw an arch along
          the top of the board.
     Repeat these steps to make the arch on the bottom of the blank.
Step Three: Cut and Sand the arched edges
     Cut along the arch lines with either a saber saw or using the band saw.
     Sand the entire blank first with 120 grit sandpaper, then again with 180 grit, and finally with
           200 or 220 grit to remove any cutting marks.
Step Four: Mark the clock face placement
     From the top center point of the arch measure down 3 ¾".
     From the side of the blank measure in 2 ½".
     Open the compass to 2".
     Place the point of the compass into the tape at the center point of the hole.
     Mark the circle that will become the clock face.
Step Five: Establish the placement for the battery clock shaft
     At the intersection of the two points in Step Four drill a 3/8" hole with either
          a hand drill or drill press.
     Drill from the face of the clock toward the back of the clock to keep any splitting
          on the back side of the blank.
     Roll a small piece of sand paper into a tube shape to clean the edges of the hole.
Step Six: Mark the border area for the edge of the clock
     Set a marking guide to ½".
     Run the guide along the outside edge of the clock to score the border line.
     Mark over the score line with a pencil.
Step Seven: Creating a well for the clock works
     Working on the back of the blank mark a square area that will be carved out to
          receive the clock works.
     Measure and mark a line 1" from each side of the clock. This marks to sides of
          the sides of the well.
     Measure down from the top of the arch 2 ¼". This marks the top of the well.
     Measure from the top well line down 3", this is the bottom line of the well.
     Measure the depth of your battery clock works.
     Subtract this measurement from the thickness of your board, 1".
     The difference between these two numbers is the depth that you will need
          to chisel out the well.
     Example: If your clock is 5/8" thick and your blank is 1" thick, you will need to
          drop the level of the well by 3/8".
     Check that the shaft of the clock is exposed enough to receive the brass nut on the
          face side of the clock.
Step Eight: Transfer the carving pattern
     Cut the pattern paper so that it fits the carving area of your clock blank.
     Tape the pattern in place along one edge of the clock.
     Using carbon paper, trace the pattern outlines.

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Carving the Design
Step One: Establish the background area
    Using a bench knife create a stop cut along the outside pattern lines of the design.
     Use a rounded gouge to drop the background to a depth of about ¼" to 3/8" .
     Allow the gouge marks to remain to create a textured look to the background.
     As you work lightly undercut to design where it comes in contact with the
          background. Carry your gouge carving into these undercuts to hide the joint area of the
          background and main design.
Step Two: Carving the leaves, scrolls and flowers
     Begin carving the pattern element that is farthest away from you in depth.
     Example: On the sample clock there are two leaves at the center of the design.
          These leaves lie under both flowers and are the deepest point of the
          pattern. Carve these leaves first. Now carve the flower petal of the
          rose that touches these leaves but lies underneath all of the other flower
          petals. Continue carving the design from the farthest away element
          the closest element throughout your work.
     Sculpture each element as you work.
     Leaf Example: Carve a stop cut along the center leaf where it touches the second
          and touches the petals of the rose. Use a skew to curve the leaf so that
          it arches upwards along the center vein line. Use the skew to lightly round
          the edges of the leaf. With a bench knife cut a v-groove for each leaf vein.
          Round over the leaf veins with the gouge. Use the undercut stroke to
          tuck the leaf under the flower petals.
     Flower Petal Example: Carve a stop cut along the petal edge where it comes in
          contact with the next petal or leaf. Use a rounded gouge to carve a well
          into the petal. The gouge is held in an almost upright position to create
          this deep carved area. Round over the petal with a skew so that the sides
          of the petal taper down toward the next element. Use the skew to clean
          the back side of each petal.
Step Three: Crisp the carving
     Once the basic carving is done go back over each area to create clean
           intersections and round overs.
     Use the undercut to hide any intersection work., tucking the carving joints out of sight.
     Lightly sand the carving to give gentle smooth curves.
     Dust the carving well before any finishing work is begun.
     Remember to sign your carving with your name or initials and the date of the work.

Click here for the carving order plan for the cottage rose pattern.

Finishing
     Our sample clock has been stained using water soluble aniline dye stains.
     Follow the instructions on the aniline stain for appropriate mixing and application.
     The entire clock was first stained with Cherry Amber Maple to give the clock a soft golden
          red hue.  Let this coat dry for about fifteen minutes.
     Using a small sable brush, paint the background of the carving area with two coats of Golden
         Antique Pine aniline dye stain.  Let each coat dry about fifteen minutes.
     Rub a slightly damp cloth over the carving to gently lift any excess coloring from the high points
         of your work.
     Allow the dye to dry overnight.
     Apply two coats of Danish Oil Finish to the entire clock, front and back.  Follow the manufacturer's
          instructions for application and drying time.
     Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation of the battery clock works.

 

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