Handmade hourglass is a delicate and creative handicraft activity. It not only tests the patience and skills of the maker, but also allows people to feel the combination of time and art during the production process. The following is a detailed process of handmade hourglass production, from material selection to finished product, step by step to show you how to make a beautiful hourglass.

1. Preparation

Tools and material preparation

Glass tube: Choose a transparent glass tube with uniform thickness. The length and diameter are determined according to the size of the hourglass.

Wooden board or metal plate: used to make the base and bracket of the hourglass.

Sand: Choose fine and uniformly colored sand, which can be natural sand or dyed sand.

Glue: used to fix the glass tube and base.

Drill: used to drill holes in the base.

Ruler, pencil: used for measuring and marking.

Sandpaper: used to polish the edges of the glass tube and wooden board.

Protective gloves and glasses: to ensure safe operation.

Design drawing

Before starting to make, draw the design drawing of the hourglass, including the length of the glass tube, the shape and size of the base, etc.

2. Make a glass tube

Cut the glass tube

Use a glass cutting tool to cut the glass tube into two sections of equal length according to the size of the design drawing.

Polish the glass tube

Use sandpaper to smooth the edges of the cut glass tube to avoid scratching your hands.

3. Make the base and bracket

Cut the wood or metal plate

According to the design drawing, use a saw or cutter to cut the wood or metal plate into the required shape and size.

Drilling

Drill a hole in the center of the base with a hole diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the glass tube so that the glass tube can be inserted smoothly.

Polishing the base

Use sandpaper to smooth the edges and surface of the base to ensure a beautiful appearance.

4. Assemble the hourglass

Fix the glass tube

Align one end of the two sections of the glass tube and use glue to fix them together to ensure that the joints are well sealed.

Insert the base

Insert the fixed glass tube into the hole of the base and use glue to fix it to the base.

Install the bracket

According to the design drawing, fix the bracket to the base to ensure that the hourglass can stand stably.

5. Filling with sand

Prepare the sand

Sieve the sand to remove impurities and ensure that the sand is fine and uniform.

Filling with sand

Pour the sand slowly through one end of the glass tube. The filling amount is determined by the design time of the hourglass.

Seal the glass tube

Use glue or glass sealant to seal the other end of the glass tube to ensure that the sand does not leak out.

6. Testing and adjustment

Testing the hourglass time

Turning the hourglass upside down, record the time when the sand completely flows out, and ensure that the time meets the design expectations.

Adjusting the amount of sand

If the time is too long or too short, you can increase or decrease the amount of sand appropriately until the ideal time is reached.

7. Beautification and decoration

Surface treatment

Use varnish or paint to surface treat the base and bracket to increase beauty and durability.

Add decoration

According to personal preference, you can add carvings, paintings or other decorative elements to the base to make the hourglass more artistic.

8. Finished product display

Cleaning and maintenance

Wipe the surface of the hourglass with a clean cloth to ensure that there is no dust and stains.

Display and use

Place the finished hourglass in a suitable location. It can be used as a decoration or for actual timing.

IX. Precautions

Safety first

When operating the glass tube and cutting tools, be sure to wear protective gloves and glasses to avoid injury.

Patience and meticulousness

Handmade hourglasses require patience and meticulousness. Every step must be taken seriously to ensure the quality of the finished product.

Creativity and personality

During the production process, you can design according to your own creativity and preferences to make a unique hourglass.

Through the above steps, you can make a beautiful handmade hourglass by yourself, which can not only experience the fun of handicrafts, but also feel the combination of the passage of time and art. I hope this detailed production process can help you successfully complete the production of the hourglass and enjoy the sense of accomplishment brought by handicrafts.