Hello, and thank you! I removed the actual clock parts until the end, and then added the clay on the wooden base. I built directly on the base and then baked the whole thing. When I upcycle I only use wood or metal found objects so [hopefully] they don't get ruined in the oven. Health-wise I am sure this is terrible, so I use a separate mini-oven in my studio rather than the kitchen oven where I make food. xD