Monday, February 27, 2017

Dark Tower Assemblage Clock

Hello friends! I hope you had a good weekend and that you managed to get some creative time. It is Monday again and we have a new fun theme at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog, Based on a Book.


Don't miss the last project from our fabulous February guest designer Nicola, from Paper Profusion

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, inspired by Stephen Kings Dark Tower story

I am an avid reader and there has probably never been a time since I learnt how to read when I haven't been busy with a book. I read a wide range of books, and one of my long-time favorites is Stephen King, and in particular, his Dark Tower series. Since the Dark Tower movie is coming later this year, I thought this was a good time for another re-read of the books. The movie, if I understand correctly, will be a kind of sequel to the books. 

If you have read the Dark Tower books, you'll see that everything I used on this altered Tim Holtz Assemblage Clock is related to the story. Since time plays a very important part in the story, I thought an altered clock was a fun idea. A stamp of the Tower of London serves the role of the Dark Tower itself, and there are of course a lot of roses. The clock also comes with a Dark Tower themed necklace and a bracelet.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, inspired by Stephen Kings Dark Tower story

The clock was colored with alcohol inks, going over it several times to get the shade I wanted. As a final layer, I added Gold Mixative, which gives a great look to the finish.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, inspired by Stephen Kings Dark Tower story

Here's a better look at the metallic surface.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, inspired by Stephen Kings Dark Tower story

I cut a circle from mixed media paper and stamped it with stamps fitting the theme. New York has an important part in the story, so I had to use a New York stamp, it also doubles as the city of Lud. There is also a train track, arrows, clocks and compasses (some stamped upside down on purpose), specks and cracks. The cracks are there because of the cracks appearing in time and place.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, inspired by Stephen Kings Dark Tower story

I inked the background with Distress Inks and then added more colour with a craft nib and Distress Ink and with Distress Markers.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology

Upside down clocks and the arms of the compass no longer face the right way.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology

I stamped and coloured the tower in the same way and then adhered it with three layers of foam tape, for dimension.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology

The Heirloom Roses were coloured with alcohol ink and glued to the background.

 Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology

If you drip the ink right onto the roses, some of it collects in the grooves, giving them a cool look.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology

The number 19 is pretty significant in the Dark Tower story and just had to be included here. I used Letterpress Letters to make it really stand out and painted them white. After painting, they were sanded.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology

The Assemblage Clock is pretty deep and I wanted the numbers to be closer to the glass, so I glued them together and backed them with a piece of foam.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology

Finally, I made a whole bunch of flowers using the Tattered Pinecone die and red kraft-core cardstock. Two of the roses were glued underneath the tower. This is the finished inside panel, now also glued to the metallic back piece.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology

The roses were sanded slightly and I added Rock Candy Distress Stickles too them.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology

I also added some rub-on words to the background, and a couple of sprocket gears.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology

If you have read the books, you know what ka means. It's kind of like destiny, but a little more than that. I also like that it happens to be the main letters of my name backwards. :) The label letters were adhered to a charm and I coated them with a thick layer of Glossy Accents.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology

I decided to also make a little pocket watch necklace. The clock face was stamped on a circle index label and cut out. I repeated the number 19, and added a lose game spinner as a clock arm (which can go any which way). There are also some mica flakes and five seed beads (for the five members of the ka-tet in the story - I am a bit of a Dark Tower nerd as you might gather :).

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology

There is also a simple compass bracelet. I might add some beads and stuff to this later on.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology

The watch and the bracelet can hang around the clock.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology

Here's the bracelet.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology

And another look at the alcohol ink finish, meant to look old and worn-down.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology

I love quotes and there are a lot of quotes from the Dark Tower books that I like, and this is one of them. This one comes from Wolves of the Calla. I printed it on my computer and cut the strip into a banner shape. The roses were glued to the clock itself, making sure, that it was still possible to close the clock up.

Layers of ink - Dark Tower Assemblage Clock Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology

Here's a better look at the field of roses.

This is not my first Dark Tower themed project. For more inspiration, you can find an art journal page here, and an Unfound Door Canvas here.

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Thank you so much for visiting today! 

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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17 comments:

  1. what a gorgeous clock! It definitely does tell the story! It is a while since I read these books and I will have to get them out again to refresh my memory :-) I love all of the details you have incorporated in this, its very very clever and I just love the whole thing! :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  2. This is amazing, Anna-Karin. I love how you used the alcohol inks on the clock and the amazing result. It's so fun to see all the little details throughout as well. Love it!

    Cathie ♥

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  3. Love your beautiful texture and color on the clock, Anna-Karin! Cool idea to create your scene in the alarm clock! It's been ages since I read those books, and I think I need to check them out again. hugs, Maura

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  4. Wow, eine atemberaubend schöne Kreation, ein kleines liebevoll gestaltetes Kunstwerk. Die Patina auf der Uhr gefällt mir besonders, ganz tolle Farbkombination. Ich liebe dieses Ührchen.
    Liebe Grüße
    Sabine

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  5. I'm sorry that I havn't read these books Anna-Karin but I can most certainly appreciate all the wonderful details that you describe. This is an amazing project (x3!!) and you have gone to super lenghts to include so many wonderful little elements. Especially love how you have aged the metal clock with all the alchohol inks - really superb. Stunning makes - I bet Stephen King would absolutely love them! Nicola x

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  6. OMG! the way the clock is colored with alcohol inks is just unbelievable! I love it so much! The colors, patterns it took, blending of shades and glossy finish. So love this! Hugs, Marzena

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  7. what a great clock! The sea of roses is stunning!

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  8. That's a stunning project! Gorgeous details inside and the finish on the clock itself is just fabulous.
    Alison x

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  9. Wow! The clock and stopwatch are so COOL! Love all the detail you put into them :)


    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  10. This clock looks super amazing, Anna-Karin! I think it's my favorite altered clock I've ever seen. The alcohol ink effect is so pretty, it looks so rustic and the interior is stunning! Love it! Hugs, Sandra

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  11. I love the patina that you created on the clock, which added so much character to your gorgeous assemblage. Blessings!

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  12. What a fabulous project and I loved seeing each part of it! You did an amazing job of creating a really cool scene and I very much like the finish you did on the clock. Really incredible techniques!

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  13. This project is stunning! the effect you've created on the clock has amazed me! It's absolutely fabulous, your use of Alcohol inks is perfect! Barbara

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  14. A really stunning project and the effect you've achieved with the alcohol inks is amazing...it looks fabulous! Wonderful work, as always! :)

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  15. Love your gorgeous creation, Anna-Karin. The colors and all the details you created on this clock are amazing. :)

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  16. love your Assemblage Clock Anna-Karin and wow the jewellery items are stunning...hugs kath xxx

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  17. I haven't read any of his books, too scary for me😊. Your clock and jewelry are all wonderful, though. It must have taken great patience to place everything in the clock. Love the stamping and handmade roses.

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