Process + Procedure

I used Fusion 360 to make a basic model and then added more texture and pattern in Adobe Illustrator.

At first I was not sure how to make the acrylic bend the way I want and how to creating the dripping effect. My initial thought was to laser cut living-hinges, but they would disturb the smooth surface of the clock face. Then I discovered that I could use a heat gun to bend the acrylic after I laser cut the shape. 

I also modified my design after first trial of laser cutting. I found that my design looks like a snapchat logo and the bottom does not look like it's dripping. So I use Adobe Illustrator to change how I curve the bottom edge of the clock to create the dripping illusion.

In addition, I explored different color of the clock face. Initially, I used clear acrylic because I was thinking about painting it. But then you would be able to see the clock kit, which disturbs its aesthetic. Then I realized I could use black non-transparent acrylic with numbers painted using white acrylic paint.

Lastly, I drilled a whole to for assembling the clock kit onto the clock.