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CRAFT: The First 13 Hour Clock (Jim Hensonโ€™s Labyrinth) Hereโ€™s how I went about recreating the first 13 hour clock you see in Jim Hensonโ€™s Labyrinth, mimicking the look of an antique ~1870s French Napoleon III wall Clock.

More info on the making of my replica can be found on my blog here:

komakesthings.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/c...

20.10.2025 23:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A close-up of a replica version of one of the 13 hour clocks from Labyrinth. The clock resembles an antique clock with mother of pearl mosaic inlay, and faux brass trimmings. The clock is shown at sunrise, with warm pink and yellow lighting.

A close-up of a replica version of one of the 13 hour clocks from Labyrinth. The clock resembles an antique clock with mother of pearl mosaic inlay, and faux brass trimmings. The clock is shown at sunrise, with warm pink and yellow lighting.

A prop replica of the first 13 hour clock shown in the Jim Henson film Labyrinth. A large wood antique clock with mother of pearl mosaic design and brass trimmings is shown hung from a tree. In the distant background is Jareth's Labyrinth, with his castle just peeking through the tree branches. The clock is shown at sunrise, with warm pink and yellow lighting.

A prop replica of the first 13 hour clock shown in the Jim Henson film Labyrinth. A large wood antique clock with mother of pearl mosaic design and brass trimmings is shown hung from a tree. In the distant background is Jareth's Labyrinth, with his castle just peeking through the tree branches. The clock is shown at sunrise, with warm pink and yellow lighting.

I made a little miniature scene for the photoshoot of this prop, using fake branches/foliage that I got from the craft store. I also made the mistake of adding glitter to the scene, which has now spread to the rest of my house.

20.10.2025 23:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A prop replica of the first 13 hour clock shown in the Jim Henson film Labyrinth. A large wood antique clock with mother of pearl mosaic design and brass trimmings is shown hung from a tree. In the distant background is Jareth's Labyrinth, with his castle just peeking through the tree branches. The clock is shown at sunrise, with warm pink and yellow lighting.

A prop replica of the first 13 hour clock shown in the Jim Henson film Labyrinth. A large wood antique clock with mother of pearl mosaic design and brass trimmings is shown hung from a tree. In the distant background is Jareth's Labyrinth, with his castle just peeking through the tree branches. The clock is shown at sunrise, with warm pink and yellow lighting.

It's been a while since I made a brand new Labyrinth prop replica, but here it is: The first 13 hour clock that you see in the film. I made my version with laser cut/engraved wood, mother of pearl, vinyl, poster paper, and resin.

20.10.2025 23:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Me, an incredibly cultured person: That's where MetalGreymon fought SkullMeramon

17.10.2025 23:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
a 3d render of the muppets rowlf and gonzo

a 3d render of the muppets rowlf and gonzo

theatre ๐ŸŽญ

(been watching the muppets show recently)

16.10.2025 22:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3973    ๐Ÿ” 1007    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 19    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

That sounds awful, I hope that something shines a light on what's going on so you can get treatment going. Best wishes for you J.D., I hope better health is in your near future

17.10.2025 03:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What's great is I've made a good few of these Didymus' at this point so I have a small handful of little plush acorns I have no idea what to do with. Maybe one day one will take root and grow a little plush oak tree in my craft hoard.

(Also thank you for watching the video!)

12.10.2025 18:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œHoggleโ€ (No politics, pls ๐Ÿ–ค)

Inktober Day 11 - Original framed painting now up on jameshance.com โค๏ธโœจ๐ŸŽจ

Iโ€™m a bit late with this one - Playing catchup

31 days of favorite characters, neither Ink, nor Tober!

12.10.2025 14:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 90    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I'm definitely biased but I think Didymus is a great project for folks who aren't super crafty, so I totally believe you can make one!

12.10.2025 00:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I make/edit videos at an absolute glacial pace, so it feels incredible to finally release this tutorial. Thanks (and apologies) to anyone who follows me for these tutorials, I wish I was faster at getting these out, but I hope the end result is at least worth the wait.

11.10.2025 20:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
How to make Sarah's Sir Didymus Plush from Jim Henson's Labyrinth
YouTube video by KOMakesThings How to make Sarah's Sir Didymus Plush from Jim Henson's Labyrinth

I finally finished my next Youtube tutorial! This time it's a detailed guide on how to make your own Didymus Plush replica, just like the one from Sarah's Bedroom in Labyrinth!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfO5...

11.10.2025 20:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 39    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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These cake pops arenโ€™t suited for literature. #Muppets #ChristmasCarol #JimHenson #CakePops #Starbucks #Christmas #Dessert #Illustration #Adobe #AdobeFresco

05.10.2025 22:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Reposting for visibility! Please share if you can! #aew #illustration #art #wrestling #artistforhire #commissions

01.10.2025 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

But also guess what Uncle Dan, some 30 years later it turns out you ARE a dink (And not in the dual-income-no-kids way).

29.09.2025 02:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thinkin' about how as a kid I first heard the word "Dink" from Sharon, Lois & Bram, and I didn't know what it was also slang for so I called my Uncle a dink and got in trouble for it all while not knowing WHY I was getting in trouble (I kept trying to explain "It's just a funny word in a song!").

29.09.2025 02:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An article from Smash Hits from December 1986, page 70. The article details ways to enter a raffle to win Jareth's horned mask from the film Labyrinth.

An article from Smash Hits from December 1986, page 70. The article details ways to enter a raffle to win Jareth's horned mask from the film Labyrinth.

Yeah, that'd be incredible wouldn't it? You've reminded me how apparently Jareth's mask in Labyrinth was won by a fan in a raffle. I wonder if that fan still has it tucked away in a box in their basement somewhere?

24.09.2025 15:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a birthday cake with candles and stuffed animals on top ALT: a birthday cake with candles and stuffed animals on top

Happy Birthday!!

24.09.2025 15:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have to assume everything will be completely out of my price range, but I really hope that we get some really good reference photos of all these props. If fans can't own the actual prop, at least we can replicate them!

24.09.2025 15:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
This is one of my very favorite images, as it features characters performed by Jim Henson throughout his life holding photos (or, in the case of Ernie, drawings) of him at about the period he was performing the character. Among the Muppets shown: Cantus, Dr. Teeth, the Swedish Chef, Sam, Link Hogthrob, Ernie, Kermit (two iterations), and Guy Smiley.

This is one of my very favorite images, as it features characters performed by Jim Henson throughout his life holding photos (or, in the case of Ernie, drawings) of him at about the period he was performing the character. Among the Muppets shown: Cantus, Dr. Teeth, the Swedish Chef, Sam, Link Hogthrob, Ernie, Kermit (two iterations), and Guy Smiley.

Jim Henson would've been 89 years old today. Commemorate his life and legacy by celebrating creativity, diversity, imagination, peace, and just plain silliness.

Walk with me a bit while I talk about Jim and his work--and leave your comments about what he means to you.

Right this way. /1

24.09.2025 12:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1133    ๐Ÿ” 455    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 24    ๐Ÿ“Œ 34

Don't beat yourself up about it too bad, we've all gotten got by something like that before! You gave someone the benefit of the doubt and they proved you wrong, that's not on you but on them for being the type of person that your good faith was wasted on.

18.09.2025 02:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can just picture the physical recoil you probably did when you found out

18.09.2025 02:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

(The little frame/shield thingy in the pic is made out of stacked pieces of poster paper glued together to build up depth, with a bit of red bondo body filler to smooth it out. Fiddly work, but pretty pleased it turned out as nice as it did!)

17.09.2025 01:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A photo of a hand holding a small framed shield, like the kind used on antique clocks. The shield is made out of thin sheets of paper stacked on top of each other, with red body filler to smooth out the shape. In the background is a replica of an antique clock, currently unfinished.

A photo of a hand holding a small framed shield, like the kind used on antique clocks. The shield is made out of thin sheets of paper stacked on top of each other, with red body filler to smooth out the shape. In the background is a replica of an antique clock, currently unfinished.

It takes me so long to make prop replicas nowadays because I feel like I'm holding myself up to higher and higher standards of quality. Which always makes for a great end result, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss when I was managing to make a cool prop every month.

17.09.2025 01:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm finding myself spending less and less time on social media in general, and feeling less and less FOMO for it. I'm sure "limit your time online" is not a new bit of advice to you, but I'd definitely recommend it (especially if that leads you to spending more time on a hobby that brings you joy)

16.09.2025 01:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Totally relatable, it's frustrating how much of our lives we have to dedicate to the stuff that just keeps us going (as opposed to what truly gives us joy). I don't have any good advice for dealing with that frustration, other than to try and take solace in what time you do get with your passions.

15.09.2025 00:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The important thing is that you're happy/proud of what you produce, if that means we all gotta wait a bit longer for the next season then so be it! Your work is worth the wait. Plus, you don't wanna burn yourself out by forcing yourself to work on it in sub-optimal conditions.

14.09.2025 23:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm totally willing to admit he's rad under the strict condition that he stays outside! But if he crosses that threshold he's gonna get demoted from radical to badical

08.09.2025 22:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm "okay" with spiders generally, but that ends when they're so big that their footsteps can make sound loud enough for the human ear to perceive

08.09.2025 17:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There was an extra large-sized spider hanging outside my front door a few nights ago and now every time I open my door I do so slowly, afraid it's 1. Gonna be out there again and 2. Take me opening the door as an invitation to come in.

08.09.2025 17:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Prairie Dawn Companion โ€“ The Symbolic Annihilation of Granny Fanny Nesselrode and Friends - ToughPigs Who is Granny Fanny Nesselrode, anyway, and what does she reflect about society? Join Becca for some deep silliness on A Prairie Dawn Companion!

In the latest Prairie Dawn Companion podcast, we're talking about some of the forgotten female characters from the '70s like Roosevelt Franklin's mom and Granny Fanny Nesselrode. All the hits!

www.toughpigs.com/pdc-104/

04.09.2025 14:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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