{"product_id":"polished-ribbonstone-slab-clock","title":"Polished Camooweal Ribbonstone Slab Clock","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlab Clocks are made from genuine Australian stone found on our family fossicking trips around Australia. A large 'chunk' of stone is sliced into slabs using a lapidary slab saw. If the slice is of a specific size and has a lot of a beautiful colour and\/or pattern, we will prepare it to become a coaster or a clock, larger and thicker slices generally become clocks because extra thickness and strength is needed for the clock movement and spoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe slab is then ground on a vibrating flat lap, with varying grits as required, to remove saw marks and prepare the surface for polishing. It is then returned to the flat lap for polishing. Each phase on the flat lap takes about a week. A hole is then drilled through the center of the slab for the clock movement, number positions are marked using a Dremel drill and painted for clarity. A stainless steel stand is fashioned and fitted to the back beneath the movement, and lastly the hands are pressed into the movement spoke, they may be removed for shipping, if so you will be given instructions on how to attach them yourself. The AA battery is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Similar to jasper, Camooweal Ribbonstone is an extremely hard and dense stone that can be polished to a wonderful glassy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/u\u003e Found in striking, pastel-like swirls and patterns. Common variations include caramel, cream, greys, browns, oranges, yellows and reds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eLocation:\u003c\/u\u003e The Camooweal region (North-Western Queensland near the Northern Territory border) and nearby areas like Anthony's Lagoon are primary sources for this rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eIndigenous Heritage:\u003c\/u\u003e Ribbonstone has deep cultural value to the Indjalandji-Dhidhanu people and is highly valued for high-quality stone tools such as spear points, blades, and tulas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e A press fit quartz clock movement with a sweeping (non-ticking) rotation. 1 x AA battery (not included)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted aluminium\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur clocks will be packaged in a cardboard box slightly bigger than it's dimension, and secured with bubble wrap to prevent damage. A cardboard buffer will surround the hands, if they haven't been removed for shipping, to keep them from bending under pressure from the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour purchase will be prepared within the next 3 business days after purchasing, and sent by Australia Post. You will be provided with a tracking number which can be entered on the Australia Post app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossicked, cut, ground, polished and drilled by Colin of The Rock Shed in Wangaratta, North East Victoria.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rock Shed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51423004000562,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/1c6bpbz_jpg_8353fddc-e5a7-4d2f-99fc-990463594e1d.jpg?v=1783145726","url":"https:\/\/madeit.com.au\/products\/polished-ribbonstone-slab-clock","provider":"Madeit Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}