I have been working on a couple altered photo clocks for Christmas presents this year. I wanted to post them but realized that I will have to wait until after Christmas. :) Luckily, I do have photos of two clocks that I made a couple years ago. I am not sure, but I think I got this idea from one of Donna Downy's "altered" books. I have this book and this one that I use for design ideas.
Both of the clocks that I am going to show you, were made with 9 x 12 rectangle wood plaques that I purchased at Michaels. I painted the edges to complement the papers that I was going to use on the face of each clock. You may also want to do a little sanding to smooth out any of the rough spots on the wood. Once the paint was dry, I decoupaged the main paper to the front of the wood or what will be the "face" of your clock. Then I decided on a placement for my clock mechanism, also purchased at Michaels, and carefully drilled the correct size hole, this varies depending on the size clock mechanism you purchase. I think Friskars makes a hand drill or you can use the hand held electric kind from the hardware store. Once the hole was drilled, I decorated the face of the clock. I used complementing papers, photos, and a quote, but the possibilities are limitless.
Here is a view of the first clock, before I put in the clock mechanism. This clock was for my best friend. At the time she was a single mom with two kids so I chose to put just the number 3, to signify the 3 of them, on the face. The photos are black and whites with distressed edges. The other papers are edged in black, the "love" is a rub-on and I printed the quote on the paper.
The photo below shows the finished clock.
One note about these clocks. The clock mechanics is in a little box about 2" x 2" and 3/4" deep, so the plaque/clock cannot lay flush against the wall. There is a hanger on the box but depending on where you place the clock on your plaque, it may make it difficult to hang the clock level. I went to Ross and found two iron plate hangers, they worked perfectly. They both were white so I just sprayed the one I sent with the Harley clock, black.
If you have any questions you can email me.
Have a great day! :)
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ReplyDeleteMy Aunt and Uncle would love this clock they are Harley People. Very cool idea.
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