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Time #2
Water Clock
Originally, sundials were used as timekeeping devices throughout the world, but they are useless at night and in cloudy weather.
A water clock, also known as a clepsydra, is a clock that measures time using water. The invention of the water clock was therefore a significant advancement.
This clock consists of two reservoirs.
There are types that measure how much water remains in the first reservoir and types that measure how much water has flown into the second reservoir.
In the latter type, the water drips slowly from one reservoir to the other. As the water level changes, the float rises. By means of a rod with teeth and a gear, the hand turns and the time is indicated.
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Very interesting story, I didn’t know there were water clocks. Now I know. Your choice of fabrics is a stroke of genius! Also all the small details work very well for your idea.
Woaww that is so cool. I had never heard of such a clock. I love you working with denim and the way you used part of the metal zipper. Fantastic work. Bravo!
It seems that depicting technical devices is your super power! And I had no idea about water clocks either, thanks for this!
So interesting! Water clocks are something new to me.
You have executed this piece in a very intricate way. Love the use of zippers and details from used jeans. So much to look at! Wow!
You must have done a lot of researches to find 6 suitable ideas for your series ! Like the others I had never heard about water clocks ! and I am impatient to discover the other quilts of your series ! I like the use of the zipper !
Water clocks are fascinating – there is a fun example in a seaside town not far from where I live. This is a great illustration with very clever use of zips to show the working mechanism.
The story is very interesting, really new to me. I didn’t know there were water clocks. Your work is very meticulous and the fabrics work great together.
I love the way that you have used the zip and its teeth as part of the mechanism of this ancient ‘clock’. The delicate drops of water are beautiful and add a lovely contrast to the background. Great work