Mandala CCLVII, Clock Face and PEZ Dispensers

 

(Above:  Mandala CCLVII, Clock Face and PEZ Dispensers.  Custom framed:  21 1/4" x 21 1/4".  Found objects hand-stitched to a section of a vintage quilt.  Objects include:  A plastic clock face; PEZ dispensers; an orange faucet handle; coffee K-pods; dairy pull tabs; ViewMaster reels; stainless steel, locking hemeostatic pliers; red plastic lids; blue Tiddlywinks; assorted buttons and beads. Click on any image to enlarge.)

Steve looked at my as if I'd lost my mind when I agreed to purchase the cheap clock at the flea market.  He said, "You know it probably won't work."  I knew ... especially after I dismantled it.  I only wanted the face, not the battery operated device.  

 

(Above:  Detail of Mandala CCLVII.)

I also knew that I had at least twelve PEZ dispensers to encircle the clock face.  This piece came together quickly ... but also ... not so quickly.  I thought I'd finished it once.  Then, I stood back.  Something was missing.  I added the dairy pull tabs and blue buttons.

 

(Above:  Mandala CCLVII at an angle.)

I thought it was finished ... again.  Then, I stood back.  Something was missing.  I then added the stainless steel, locking hemostatic pliers and the white/gold shank buttons.  Voila!  Done!  Sometimes these mandalas need a long view, a bit more time than the initial excitement affords, and a perspective of several feet away!