September 2011 page 35
Aleksandr M Boldyrev

New Dials

Aleksandr Boldyrev describes the creation of an equatorial sundial for the Rosarium of Sokolniky Park in Moscow. Utilizing an antique piece of Italian marble, the dial features three brass gnomons: one for daylight saving time, one for true solar time, and one for solar azimuth. The dial is designed to operate from spring to autumn equinoxes.
Construction Projects, Dials: Equatorial, Sundial Design & Layout

March 2009 page 28
Aleksandr M Boldyrev

A Russian Analemmatic Dial

This article details the design and robust construction of an analemmatic sundial installed in the paving of an embankment in Shelkovo, Russia. It covers the use of AutoCAD for design, creating plaster-of-Paris and beeswax models, the ceramic mould casting process for bronze elements, and building substantial concrete foundations to ensure durability against vandalism and weathering.
Dials: Analemmatic, Sundial Design & Layout, Construction Projects

June 2008 page 68
Elena F Vasilevskay
Aleksandr M Boldyrev

Making Porcelain Sundials

This article describes the sophisticated porcelain artistic technique used to create sundials, from preparing the slurry and casting the pottery to delineating the dial, modelling decorative elements like a 'grapevine river of life', painting with glazes, and multiple firings and enamelling processes.
Sundial Design & Layout, Construction Projects

September 2006 page 120
Aleksandr M Boldyrev

English Sundial Makers in Russia - Part 1, Before the Beginning

This first part traces the historical background for English sundial makers in Russia, focusing on Peter the Great’s Grand Tour and the pivotal role of Jacob Bruce in developing the Russian Navy and establishing the Navigation School. It highlights the early import of scientific instruments and the eventual arrival of John Bradlee, the notable English sundial maker.
Historical Dials