A relatively simple and inexpensive method, which can be used
for a paved (or similar) area, is to make a  METAL STUD  layout.
 
Provided the studs are of a 'rust resistant' metal (stainless-steel,
brass, aluminium, etc), these layouts can make an attractive and
longer-lasting alternative to painting on the ground  -  plus could
be ideal for creating a permanent layout, in a 'Roof Garden' area.
 
The first photograph, below, shows this technique being used on
a 'terraced' area at "Caer Llan Field Studies Centre" (Wales, UK).
 
The second photograph, under it, is a 'closer' view  -  illustrating
how these markings were produced, by using brass metal studs.
 

 

 

 
Although metal studs are an ideal method for 'hard landscaping',
(and could be easily inserted by using a "nail-gun")  -  you might
instead prefer to have a 'bronze effect' layout, for grassed areas.
 
Whilst any "Sunclocks"  made in real cast bronze would be very
expensive, you can purchase a kit of parts in 'metallic resin' at a
price that is cheaper than stone layouts.  The photograph below
shows an Hour-marker in this material, created by Simon Bland.
 
For information on his bronze resin 'kit', you could go directly to
Simon's own web-site  -  or just telephone him,  ( 01529 488260 ).
 
He can also provide inexpensive 'stencils', which could be used
with spray-paint, to mark a "Sunclock"  on School playgrounds.
(Please refer to the 'Educational Kits' page of Simon's web-site,
for more details  -  but examples are shown in a picture, below).
 

 

 

 
Instead of 'artificial' metal (resin) parts, you might prefer to have
a "Sunclock"  layout which is made of real metallic components.
 
If so, then we suggest visiting the web-site of "Sixpenny Forge".
Alternatively, you can simply telephone them on:  01725 553195.
 
These three photographs below, illustrate several of the various
metal parts which they can supply  -  mainly in stainless-steel or
brass, (plus those are available with different 'surface finishes').
 
A selection of such 'effects' are displayed in the lower picture, if
you may like any "Sunclock"  to have a 'weathered' appearance.
Please contact them direct, to request more information on this.
 
In addition to the metal parts themselves, "Sixpenny Forge" can
also provide circular or square 'mounts' in sandstone and slate.
 
        
 

 

 
If you might prefer to use some professionally 'cast' metal parts
in bronze, or aluminium  -  then we suggest contacting Kenneth
More, at "Falon Nameplates Ltd."  ( Telephone:  01670 530136 ).
 
 
Rather than a 'casting' method, thick sheet-metal can instead be
'machined' to create the required "Sunclock"  component-parts.
 
We suggest that you E-mail to Tony Moss, or Telephone him on
01670 823232.  The picture below shows examples using brass,
but Tony could supply such parts in various different metals, to
give a 'contrast' between "Standard" & "Daylight-Saving" Time.
 

 
 
 
Alternatively, you may like to have a stainless-steel "Sunclock".
 
In a similar way to the parts from Sixpenny Forge shown above,
many different 'surface finishes' can be applied  -  and we would
recommend "Tills Innovations" for such layouts.  Please contact
Mike Tillett for your requirements,  ( Telephone:  01284 787479 ).
 
 
However, 'cast' or stainless-steel parts could be expensive  -  so
would normally only be used for any prestigious public layouts.
 
 
 
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Should you have any questions, then please contact us via our
Response Form  -  or click on this link to see why "Sunclocks"
have become so popular, when compared with other sundials.
 
 
Remember you could also make money with Human Sundials,
so please contact us if you may be interested in generating an
income, from this very unusual 'opportunity'.  We suggest that
you telephone us, plus ask to speak direct with Douglas Hunt,
whose sundial plans have been in use world-wide since 1986.
 
Douglas should then be able to discuss several 'possibilities',
and give some advice suited to your personal circumstances.
 
 
Our unique sundial designs are located in numerous different
situations  -  from Schoolyards, to private gardens and Parks.
 
These are particularly popular within the Educational Sector,
due to many 'curriculum-wide' aspects, of a Human Sundial !
 
All of our sundial layouts are 'customized', for your location,
so you can be sure that they will indicate correct clock time.