Original DIY wall clock. How to make a clock with your own hands - ideas and master class Remake an old wall clock

Hooray! I am officially a shoemaker with boots. I watched enough of the participants in our master class at HVOE making wall clocks, and now (less than six months have passed) we have a tropical time keeper in our kitchen.

At the beginning of May, our HVOE hosted a master class where we made wall clocks with our own hands. The idea for the workshop came up back in January, and it was a pleasure to implement it. Here, very conveniently, the clock in the kitchen broke, which I had long since stopped liking. Combined business with pleasure. Firstly, I made a new device for telling the time, secondly, an article for the blog, and thirdly, I included my favorite tropical decor this summer.

Why make a watch yourself when you can buy one?

And it’s clear that something made with your own hands is done with soul and from the heart. Perhaps the purchased ones will be of better quality and with a guarantee, but there are more advantages to making a wall clock with your own hands:

• you can implement any idea (for example, like mine with the tropics)
• choose exactly the size you need
• find the correct arrows and mechanism
• start to understand a little better how wall clocks work
• proudly inform everyone that you made them yourself (and this is not just a card or a flower, but a whole device).

What to make a dial for a wall clock from

When thinking about a panel for a dial, it is worth remembering that a watch can be not only round, but also triangular, square, or even in the shape of a flower.

• The panels can be ordered at the laser cutting workshop
• find and buy ready-made plywood in an online store or in a craft store
• make from cork backing or thick thick cardboard
• cut from drywall
• made from wood cut
• or from a vinyl record.

How to decorate a wall clock

There are a lot of ways to decorate a wall clock, it all depends on your desire to create and bother.

• You can print and paste the finished picture
• paint with acrylic paints
• draw something with watercolors, cut and glue
• glue three-dimensional parts made of thin plywood
• embroider something on fabric and cover it
• You can draw or glue numbers.

Wall clock - materials and tools

Time spent - one and a half hours. We will need:

• round panel made of plywood with a diameter of 30 cm
• clock mechanism with hands
• paper and pencil
• ruler
• acrylic paints and brushes
• palette for mixing paints
• pliers
• scissors.

DIY wall clock - progress of work

The mechanism can be ordered from an online store or used left over from an old watch. There are a couple of points to pay attention to:

• dial thickness
• thread diameter (must match the diameter of the hole in the middle of the panel)
• and the height of the rod (the stump on which everything is held, and on which the arrows are put on).

For example, in my mechanism the height of the rod is only 8 mm, which means that the thickness of the plywood blank should not exceed 4 mm, otherwise there will not be enough space to tighten the nut. The best overall stem height is 16mm and the thread height is 9mm. This mechanism is suitable for most wooden workpieces.

If there are voluminous parts on the dial, you need to make sure that the hands will not cling to them.

1. Before you start making a wall clock with your own hands, you need to decide where the number 12 will be. To do this, you need to turn the panel over, insert the clock mechanism, mark with a pencil the middle of the top of the mechanism (it will coincide with the middle of the loop) and draw a perpendicular line. It is from here that the countdown will begin and the distance between the numbers will be marked (if they are planned).

2. Take a sheet of paper, trace the outline of the dial on it and draw the decor. This is useful for seeing if the composition looks harmonious before it is too late to change anything. I drew the outlines of the leaves on paper, then cut them out and transferred them to a piece of plywood using a pencil.

3. Color the blank in accordance with the decor. I used white construction acrylic, artist acrylic and colored tinting paste.

4. When the paint is dry, screw on the clock mechanism. There can be a lot of detail that can be used or ignored depending on the thickness of the dial. Usually, the watch mechanism comes with an assembly diagram, which I advise you to follow. We string a rubber backing onto the stem and apply it to the dial on the reverse side. The top (middle of the loop) should coincide with the pencil mark (see point 1).

5. Turn the workpiece over, put the washer on the rod and tighten the nut. Here we need pliers so that we can tighten it more tightly.

6. String the arrows. By the way, I repainted the arrows from white to black. There are also two points here. Firstly, there may be a protective film on the hands that needs to be removed. Secondly, black artist's acrylic did not adhere very well to metal, so I had to first prime the arrows with artist's white acrylic, and then apply black after drying.

Before stringing, you need to make sure that all the arrows are straight. First we string the hour, then the minute. The second one gets dressed last. They are strung until they click lightly. It is important not to overdo it or be too zealous, so as not to break the delicate fasteners. The hands must be strictly parallel to each other and not touch, otherwise the clock simply will not move.

7. Set all hands to 12 o’clock according to the mark, insert the battery and set the correct time using a special wheel, which can be found on the back of the mechanism.

A couple of evenings, an hour and a half - and I happily used up my time. Take care of your time, spend it with those who give you joy!

Best,

Beautiful wall clocks are always a source of information about time, but they also decorate the apartment interior and give it a special charm.

Moreover, if you think that it is very difficult to make a wall clock with your own hands, then you are deeply mistaken. This is a very real task that almost everyone can do. After all, for such a watch you do not need to assemble the mechanism itself.

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It is taken from old watches or taken out of cheap Chinese alarm clocks. And on this basis, you decorate them to your taste, taking into account the design of your apartment.

What are wall clocks made of?

If you decide to make a wall clock yourself or make a grandfather clock with your own hands, then you need to know that this can be made from almost any material. Of course, the most popular is wood. Due to its properties, watches made of wood can be made in a variety of shapes and last a long time.

Usually, not only wall clocks, but also grandfather clocks are made from this material. By the way, drawings for the manufacture of wall clocks are usually not required, but they may sometimes be needed for floor structures that have a more complex assembly.

Record clock

Plastic and other materials

Plastic watches are also popular. They are even more durable, but their production is more complex. An original watch can be made from cardboard, and the simplicity with which this can be done is surprising. As a material for a wall clock, you can use paper or, for example, gramophone records.

Note!

It’s quite possible to make a clock for the kitchen from a tin can.

The additional material used mainly for the manufacture of hands is also very diverse. These could be tree branches, buttons, pencils or wire.

Cardboard clock

As we have already said, making cardboard clocks is quite simple, so we will now tell you how to make a clock from cardboard yourself. In order to carry out this undertaking we will need the following materials and tools:

1. Clockwork. It can be pulled out of an old unnecessary watch.
2. A piece of corrugated cardboard. Its dimensions depend on the dimensions of your future product.
3. Wooden disk.
4. , PVA glue, kraft paper (special high-strength wrapping paper).
5. (fine-grained and possibly coarse-grained), hook, decorative elements.

Paper clock

Main stages of execution

First you need to take a disk made of wood (the same goes for wooden watches), and use a hammer drill to make a hole for the clock mechanism. After this, we cut out two circles from cardboard and glue them on both sides and in one of them we also make a hole for the clock mechanism.

Having made the base for the clock, you need to cover the ends of the disk with cardboard, cutting out a piece with a width equal to the thickness of the disk and a length equal to its circumference. We fix it with PVA glue. Then you need to cover the clock with kraft paper and, on the reverse side, fix the hook with which we will hang our product on a nail. By the way, a master class on watch making can be viewed below.

DIY wall clock video:

Final work

Now we need to paint our disk black. It will be enough to do this from the front side. After the surface has dried, we make a hole for the arrows using an awl. Now we need silver paint, which contrasts as best as possible with the black color of the disk, and use it to apply the divisions and numbers on the dial. We paint the arrows with the same color. We finish our work by installing the clock mechanism and decoratively decorating the ends and edges of the disk.

Note!

This can be done, for example, using rhinestones.

As you can see from the instructions presented, almost anyone can make a watch from cardboard.

Wood clock

Let's look at how quickly you can make a wooden clock. To make them you will need the following materials and tools:

1. Wooden disk with a diameter of 330 mm.
2. Wooden sticks and balls of small diameter in the amount of 12 pieces.
3. Clockwork.
4. Sandpaper, glue, .
5. Wire cutters and hammer drill.
6. Black cardboard and paint in two colors.
7. Pencil, scissors, ruler.

Step-by-step instruction

1. Sand the disc and balls until they have a smooth surface and wipe them free of dust.
2. We cut the wooden sticks to the same length. We choose the length ourselves.
3. Using a punch, we will make a hole in the center of the disk intended for the arrows.
4. Drill 12 holes at the end of the wooden disk. They will serve as grooves for sticks with balls. The distance between the disks must be the same. To do this, you need to use a protractor and make marks every thirty degrees.
5. Pour glue into the holes and fix wooden sticks in them.
6. At this stage of making a wooden watch, you need to treat the surface with a primer and, after drying, apply several layers of paint. The paint color, in our case, should be white.
7. Now we need to paint the balls red (it is most suitable for a white disk). To make this convenient, we will need a piece of foam plastic and the remains of our wooden sticks. We string balls onto them and paint them, after which we insert them into a piece of foam plastic and wait for them to dry. For painting we use a spray, since it is unlikely that it will be possible to paint evenly with a brush.
8. After drying, insert the balls into sticks and “sit” them on the glue.

1. The final step will be to install the clock mechanism on the back of the disc and fix the hands to it. We will make the arrows from thick cardboard, painted black.

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Paper clock

In order to make a clock out of paper we will need the following materials:

1. Clock mechanism and hands.
2. The dial is made of wood or other dense material.
3. Paper for decoration and buttons.
4. Decoupage glue (acts as glue, varnish and sealant), regular glue, paints.
5. Small paper plate.
6. Ruler, scissors, pencil, pen.
7. Brush and foam brush.

Plastic watch

Manufacturing stages

Let's look at how to make a watch with your own hands step by step.

1. First, we cut the paper (choose the color that suits you), in the shape of an elongated trapezoid, along the length of the dial. In this case, all pieces must be the same in size and shape. The total area of ​​the paper should be larger than the dial, so that later you can bend the ends. Then we fix the paper to the dial with decoupage glue and wait for it to dry. After this, we bend and glue the hanging ends to the back of the dial.
2. Apply decoupage glue to the surface of the dial in several layers. Each subsequent layer is applied to the previous one, but after complete drying. When applied correctly, the surface of the dial will become glossy.
3. We mark the dial. This is conveniently done using a paper plate. That is, first we mark all the dots on the plate, then we apply it to the dial and put the dots on it. After that, in place of the numbers, we glue, for example, buttons or something else that your imagination is designed for.

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Clocks don't just tell the time and keep us from staying up late - they can also serve as impressive works of art to decorate our homes.

A beautiful and ornate watch may be too expensive, but there are many ways to make your own watch. All you need is a little time, creativity and motivation to get started, and you can create something completely different, something that no one else has, a thing that has no analogues in the world.

Floating wall clock

Gather all the necessary material. To create a floating clock you will need the following tools:

• adhesive putty;
• wooden numbers from 1 to 12;
• 4 different sheets of scrapbook paper;
• glue;
• knife;
• set of clock mechanisms.

Wooden numbers can be purchased at a craft store, or you can cut them yourself. A set of clock mechanisms can be purchased in specialized stores; they are inexpensive. Search the Internet, you will find several of them. You can use a mechanism with hands from an old clock that you have in your house or gathering dust somewhere in the attic.

Wooden numbers will look more interesting in different fonts and sizes. You can varnish the wooden numbers or glue on scrapbooking paper and then varnish. An interesting effect can be achieved if you spray the numbers with metallic silver paint.

Set the clock. The clock will be about 60cm wide, so choose a location to mount it where you have plenty of space. Once you have chosen a location, use a ruler to determine the center of the spot. This is where you will hang the clock mechanism.

Secure the clock mechanism to the wall using adhesive putty. This piece looks great when placed above a mantel or low cabinet.

Decide where you will hang the numbers. Use a ruler to measure 30 centimeters directly from the top of the clock. Mark this spot with a pencil. This is where you will hang number 12. Measure 30 centimeters to the right of the clock and mark it with a pencil. This is where you will hang number 3. Measure 30 centimeters below your clock and mark it with a pencil. This is where you will hang number 6. Measure 30 centimeters to the left of the clock and mark it with a pencil. This is where you will hang number 9.

Hang the numbers and set the clock. Use adhesive putty to hang 12, 3, 6 and 9 onto the pre-designated pencil spots. You can then use a ruler and pencil in the space and mark where the rest of the numbers will remain.

Use adhesive putty to hang the remaining numbers. The adhesive putty is easy to remove, so if you need to customize the placement of the number, you can easily remove it from the wall and reinstall it in another location. Insert the batteries into the clock mechanism and set it to the correct time.

Watch “Rainbow”

Know that recycling old things is of great importance for preserving our nature. And if you learn to recycle things instead of throwing them away and polluting the environment, that will be great.

An additional bonus will be saving money and the opportunity to make a great gift for your loved ones. Try making this watch from recycled items. Let's look at how to make a wall clock with your own hands using popsicle sticks.

What you need:

• 12 ice cream sticks;
• Watch mechanism;
• Styrofoam;
• 1 sheet of plywood;
• fabric or acrylic paints;
• glue.

Progress:

• Paint popsicle sticks rainbow colors. Line them up on the wall and mark the line with a ruler. This is done to determine how much space you need to insert the numbers.
• Cut a circle with a diameter of 5 centimeters from foam. Draw numbers on it with a pencil. Then you need to paint the circles with acrylic paints.

• Shape the face of the clock. Make a circle out of a sheet of plywood and paint it with white paint. Take a ruler and divide the circle into 12 parts. Drill a hole (you can use a large nail if you don't have a drill).
• Apply glue. Lightly spread glue along the line on the right side of the clock and stick.

• Now all you have to do is stick the numbers on. Add a clock mechanism and you're done!

Instead of popsicle sticks, you can use buttons and barbecue sticks or felt that you can cut out flowers from. Use any available material - it could be fragments of broken children's toys, etc. Remember that you can create a masterpiece from garbage and help nature.

Clock from photographs

Quite an original idea to make a watch with your own hands from portraits of loved ones, which can become a true decoration of your interior.

To make this original watch, you will need the following materials:

• 2 sheets of 18x24 newsprint or poster paper;
• scotch;
• pencil;
• 12 photo frames size 2x3;
• 12 photographs, size 2x3;
• Watch mechanism;
• ruler;
• sheet of cardboard size 8.5 x11;
• scissors;
• insulating tape;
• hammer;
• nails.

Lay out the hours. Place two sheets of newsprint or poster paper on the floor, then attach them to each other with tape. Place the clock mechanism kit in the center of the sheets and then place the photo frames around the clock movement.

Experiment with frames, placing some horizontally and some vertically. Play with the layout until you find a design that works best for you.

When you are satisfied with the result, use a pencil to draw the outlines of the photo frames on a piece of paper.

Insert photos into frames. Choose the best photos for this project. Try to come up with a theme and choose twelve paintings that fit that theme. For example, choose pictures of twelve of your vacation spots. Or choose twelve different photos from key events in your life or relationship with your partner.

Attach the clock mechanism. Use a pencil, ruler and scissors to cut the cardstock into a square or rectangle. It should be large enough to cover the clock mechanism.

If the clock mechanism is small, cut cardboard to size 3.25 x 3.75 - the same size as the picture frames. Cut a hole in the center of the cardboard. The metal part of the watch mechanism will be located here, attach it. Use a piece of cardboard instead of a "dial".

Find an empty wall where you can hang a wall clock. Attach your paper blanks to the wall with tape and nail the photo frames. Make sure they match the pattern of the dial.

After you finish hammering, remove the newsprint from the wall. The nails should stay in place and the paper should slide out easily.

Button watch

Such a clock will look quite original and give the room more comfort. Take a hoop, buttons, don’t forget about the clock mechanism, stock up on braid and fabric in the colors you need.

The fabric should be well secured to the hoop, the edges should be trimmed so that they do not protrude beyond the shape. This will be your dial, naturally you need to make numbers for it. To do this, sew the buttons in the order in which the numbers are located on the dial.

Make a hole in the center so you can attach the clock mechanism. And for the clock to hang beautifully on the wall, you need to hang it. To do this, take a ribbon, attach it to a hoop, and then hang it on a nail on the wall.

Other creative ideas

As you can see, you can create a lot of interesting things from scrap materials. You can use halves of a globe or wooden spools for winding cables. Needlewomen can create this piece of furniture from a lace napkin or knit a cover with threads.

It will be interesting for children to have a clock made of lollipops or candies in their room. A product made from vinyl records will fit perfectly into an interior in the Art Nouveau style. The shape of a vinyl record can be easily changed by heating it. You can also paint a vinyl disc with acrylic paint and then your product will take on an absolutely incredible shape.

And if you take a sawn wooden circle as a dial, you can place a wooden clock in any room.

A great idea is a cardboard clock in the form of a picture or map of the area or a grandfather clock. You can also take old unnecessary mechanisms and make a clock for your kitchen, decorating it with scrapbooking paper or coffee beans. Even if you don't have anything in the house, you can buy a cutting board for your kitchen and use it to create a clock. And the decoupage technique will help you decorate the board and turn it into a true masterpiece.

Feel like a real designer, create your own projects, decorate the space of your home and bring joy to your friends!

Karina Moroz |

9.11.2015 | 9525

Bored of the mediocre interior? We will share ideas on how you can decorate any room using unusual handmade clocks.

Happy hours are not observed. However, decorative wall clocks can become not only a wonderful addition to any interior, but also an original gift.

You will need a clock mechanism (you can buy it in a special store or take it from an old watch), some flat object to create a dial and a little imagination.

This idea will appeal to creative people.

You will need:

• domino;
• strong glue;
• clockwork;
• metal sieve for straining noodles;
• ruler;
• ballpoint pen, marker or pencil.

1. Wash the sieve thoroughly and dry.

2. Using a ruler and pen, mark where you want the dominoes to go. Glue them to the sieve and leave until completely dry.

3. Install the clock mechanism as indicated in the instructions on its packaging.

Set the time on the clock and hang it on the wall.

2. Vinyl record wall clock

You will need:

• clockwork;
• vinyl record.

Make a hole in the center of the vinyl record. Attach the mechanism to the back side and the arrows to the front side.

A vinyl record can be given an unusual shape. To do this, you need to put it in a preheated oven for a few minutes, then take it out using oven mitts and “blind” any shape from the melted plate.

3. Clock with a plant motif

If you can't find a clock mechanism, you can creatively repurpose an old wooden clock.

You will need:

• wooden wall clock;
• acrylic paint for wooden surfaces;
• brush;
• spray adhesive;
• rhinestones or beads;
• a printed color drawing with a plant motif (you can use beautiful wrapping paper or a piece of wallpaper instead).

1. Unscrew the clock mechanism.

2. Paint the edge of the dial with colored acrylic paint. Wait for it to dry.

3. Place the dial on the design with a floral motif and trace the outline of the clock. Then cut out a circle slightly smaller than the clock face.