Quidditch Diorama Clock

 by ChrysN
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For Halloween I made a diorama clock (http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Diorama-Clock/). I wanted to make something on a smaller scale using a wrist watch.  It took me a while to decide on the theme for the diorama, but I happened to be watching a Harry Potter movie, when I thought, how about quidditch.  So in this diorama (which is 5cm diameter), the snitch travels around on the second hand, a Gryffindor seeker on the the minute hand and the Slytherin seeker (who is hanging off his broom) on the hour hand.  The hoops mark the 6 and 12 o'clock position, while the others times are marked by the viewing stands of the stadium.

 
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Step 1: What you will need

  • Small glass jar (the one I used held face cream)
  • Watch
  • Polymer clay
  • Thin wood (I used 1/32" basswood from a hobby shop)
  • Wire
  • Sharpies
  • Green felt or craft foam
  • Needle nose plyers
  • Vegetable steamer and pot
Dusk Shadows says: Apr 11, 2012. 2:13 AM
your amazing ChrysN that's awesome!!!
P.S [to anyone reading this] i am new to this so if you guys/girls have any starting tips for me please just sent me it
please i need help: (
ChrysN (author) in reply to Dusk ShadowsApr 11, 2012. 6:13 PM
Thanks!
Janipun says: Feb 9, 2012. 5:07 PM
Very cute and perfect project for us Potter fans! Thanks.
derte84 says: Jan 29, 2012. 4:26 AM
Nice! I got a similar idea for a snowglobe
Gaark says: Jan 6, 2012. 3:40 PM
This is really cool! Can we have a little video perchance?
ChrysN (author) in reply to GaarkJan 6, 2012. 5:08 PM
Video added. You can see the snitch moving, but the two players move at a much slower rate, so you won't really notice it.
Gaark in reply to ChrysNJan 9, 2012. 11:40 AM
very cool :D
Genuisminds says: Jan 6, 2012. 1:02 PM
im a big harry potter fan and this is the kind of stuff i love to make! thanks!
scoochmaroo says: Jan 6, 2012. 10:21 AM
This is amazing
susanrm says: Jan 5, 2012. 10:14 PM
Really cool! A great way to reuse a jar, and could stand alone without the watch too.
jessyratfink says: Jan 5, 2012. 6:03 PM
That is beyond adorable. :O
ChrysN (author) in reply to jessyratfinkJan 5, 2012. 9:48 PM
Thanks!
mikeasaurus says: Jan 5, 2012. 6:52 PM
Cute idea! So, if it's made with a wristwatch, is it still wearable?
ChrysN (author) in reply to mikeasaurusJan 5, 2012. 9:48 PM
I guess you could if you cut holes in the base and run a strap through. I never really thought about wearing it since it is a bit bulky for my taste. But interesting idea.
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