Clocks are easy and inexpensive to make and simply require a base and a purchased clock kit.
Make a wall clock.
There are an infinite number of ways to approach assembling your own clock i used a piece of plywood for demonstration below but you can easily fit the movement components into any number of materials like into the center of a vintage dinner plate with the help of a diamond drill bit or onto a piece of tile or onto a chalkboard think of the creative possibilities with chalk drawn.
To make sure your numbers are lined up correctly use a speed square and a straight edge to line everything up so there are 30 degrees between all the numbers.
As part of our deck the home blog hop this week s theme is a diy gift.
Buy three times the supplies and make three times the clocks.
Touch up any scuffs or marks and allow the touch ups to dry.
Looking for a great gift idea to give to a loved one that is easy and cheap to make.
Make sure to set the clock before hanging it on the wall.
So learn how to make a clock and try these classy diy clock ideas to dress up your walls with something more fun than just a painting.
Yet wall clocks in the store can get quite expensive.
I totally have a thing for clocks.
But clocks represent the passage of time so even if your diy clock is for pure decor value that s ok.
Once the paint has dried on the trivet slowly peel the tape off the trivet.
Finish the clock by assembling the clock making kit.
I always wanted to make my own but i never got around to it.