This is the Banjo wall clock from Cynthia Howe Miniatures. It’s a graceful kit with wonderful details.
I started by sanding most of the laser cut residue from the sides of the pieces. I also added a belaying pin as a topper after seeing several real life examples with this sort of detail.
I didn’t want the clock to be lost on the dark green wall, so I used IKEA antique stain, but that was too light. To fix this, I mixed Traditional Burnt Umber acrylic paint with Staining Medium, both by Folk Art. The Staining Medium is gel that makes acrylic paint translucent like a stain. I love the wood grain of these tiny pieces. It will make it look like a real life sized clock.
I used Liquitex Iridescent Bronze paint for the metallic accents and added two light coats of Delta Ceramcoat satin varnish to bring out the beauty of the wood.
The cabochon clock face is very realistic.
The artwork fits the kitchen décor perfectly.
Love this kit!!!! :D
