Insect-o-vision

Fun stuff putting this guy together, this clock was heaven to work with. The beetle was too, all these in the Rhamphorrhina Ranzania family are a breeze to pin out! Doesn't the clock look like a vintage RCA Television set from the 50's?

Kinda Reminds Me of the Vitruvian Man...Sorta...

Alex has been working on a pocket watch beetle for himself.


He used a Dorcus sp. Stag Beetle from West Irian Indonesia, and an vintage brass pocket alarm clock. The watch is 2.5 inches in diameter (a pretty good size).



Using various pieces of decorative paper, model paint, rubber stamps and fire he layered and distressed the inside back. On the reverse he applied a cutout from a 1918 postcard.



The sky wasn't being very cooperative for these pictures and there is a bit of glare. Special thanks to Shane and Melinda for the new glass face!

Am I Blue

Can you believe it the first day of summer is upon us. And just in time for the start of BBQ season here is another Clockwork Creation.





A beautiful Glenea Cheni (Cicada) nestled in a (navy blue) Vintage 1940's Waturbury alarm clock shell.

Planning to attend GearCon in Portland next month. Can't wait!