Nixie tube clockFollow

So, I've had this nixie tube clock sitting around for a bit, and I'm finally getting around to doing something with it. I'm quite the novice with crafty stuff like this though, so I figured I'd submit it to y'all for advice.

Here's what I'm working with:





The clock is good to go as is, and runs off an outlet. It's got two buttons on the back that for switching functions and setting the time.

Basically, I need something to put it in. My initial thinking was to do something like the Nixie Concrete Clock, though I think I'd probably use Hydrocal. Maybe add some ink to dye it somehow.

Thing is, Hydrocal is kind of a ***** to use, especially with complex forms (and I'd like to have the cast fitted around each individual nixie tube). I'm interested in at least considering other options.

So anybody have any advice? I'm up for any creative input on the little project. Whatever I do, I want to play to the nixie clock's aesthetics (basically, rough-looking and ominous). Are there other good casting materials to check out? Resins? Rubber? Are there better, non-casting options? Any other cool clocks worth looking at for inspiration?

Anything's appreciated.

Edited, Apr 12th 2011 4:16pm by Eske

It could be, if you were willing to eat my clock and then stand next to my bed every night. But that only works if the numbers glow through your stomach. Which would be pretty cool.

Change "blankly" to "with murderous intent" and I'd buy it. It'd pay for itself in coffee savings via adrenaline rushes.

Give up and buy a Sony.

Or, not a Sony.

Not if you don't mind the threat of me turning cannibal on you in your sleep.

You are welcome.



(steampunk it up!)

Edited, Apr 12th 2011 6:59pm by Sandinmygum

Do this one.

Now its about you.

Do something steam punkish with it.