Rouse The Sleeping Beauty Of Antique Grandfather Clocks Word Count: 508 Summary: Creativity knows no boundaries. For crafts to continue being interesting, or productive, to say the least, skills must be honed and practiced as much as possible in every way imaginable. There is art in creating things and making things beautiful. If the only way to calm your restless hands and boundless imagination is in the indulgence of your whim to create beauty, so be it. Beauty in Your Hands Beauty can be created out of anything, really. You have probably heard... Keywords: Antique grandfather clocks Article Body: Creativity knows no boundaries. For crafts to continue being interesting, or productive, to say the least, skills must be honed and practiced as much as possible in every way imaginable. There is art in creating things and making things beautiful. If the only way to calm your restless hands and boundless imagination is in the indulgence of your whim to create beauty, so be it. Beauty in Your Hands Beauty can be created out of anything, really. You have probably heard of artists creating masterpieces out of mundane, seemingly insignificant items, such as tissue paper, old tires, and even Campbell soup cans. Indeed, you only need your imagination and skill to create something out of nothing. Reviving Beauty They say age destroys beauty, and indeed, it is true – in some forms. There are some things, however, that can only be made more beautiful in time, like antique grandfather clocks. Unlike the assembly line-manufactured timepieces of today, antique grandfather clocks were lovingly made by hand by skilled watchmakers. The superior craftsmanship of these elegant timepieces is apparent in their burnished wood surfaces, intricate carvings, and of course, the trademark resonating chimes. Sad to say, though, most people take them for granted, so a lot of antique grandfather clocks are laid to waste, rusting and gathering dust in some obscure corner of a foyer, study, or living room. The good news is antique grandfather clocks are made of stronger stuff and is the perfect art restoration project for aficionados. Beauty Restored Because antique grandfather clocks are already characteristically beautiful, they do not require valiant, gargantuan efforts to restore. They do, however, require skill, commitment, and a lot of tender loving care. Look for people with antique grandfather clocks that are far from top shape. Offer to restore them for a fee, so they can still keep their family heirlooms, this time in good working condition. There will also be some people who would want to get rid of their antique grandfather clocks, so grab the opportunity and offer to buy them. Chances are you’ll get them cheap. Clean them up, re-varnish them, and get their mechanisms working again. It will come with many benefits. You can sell them to collectors and dealers, probably twice, or even three times the price that you paid for them in the first place. It’s a good investment, indeed. Most of all, it’s a restoration project that you’ll certainly enjoy. Beauty Lives On After a long day’s work, pat yourself on the back for rescuing antique grandfather clocks from a sure waste of their sublime beauty and elegance. You’ll be giving them a new lease on life. Once again, antique grandfather clocks will be just as good as new. With the right owners, they will once again stand sentinel in a family home, exuding grace and elegance. They will once again mark the passing of time and chime in every birthday, anniversary, or wedding. They will once again be cherished, loved, and taken care of for generations to come.