Classic and modern watches made of solid wood with oak veneer, natural elements combined with black glass, chrome and plastic will be an excellent element of interior decor. modern house. You can choose from several options: with different numbers of arrows, from different materials, different sizes and shapes arranged vertically or horizontally, additionally decorated various decor. The choice of options is simply huge. Clocks are a very important element of the interior, because they not only have a clear practical function, but can also become the main decoration of the walls.
They can be hung in any room, but when we buy models for the bedroom, it is worth listening to them so that they do not tick too noisily. This sound can be disturbing and wake you up in the silence of the night.
The choice of dial design is extremely important for interior design. For original options It is worth allocating a place on the wall with plain wallpaper or plaster. In the kitchen, they should be placed away from the stove to avoid getting grease and dirt on them.
Such a wonderful item for interior decor will tell time and will remind you of the most beautiful moments that you captured in photographs, and will also contain photographs of family and friends. They are an ideal gadget for sentimental people and their family.
This is an ingenious solution - a watch under photographs. They can be equipped with colored frames in which you can place your favorite photographs, sayings or pictures. Their interesting design fits almost any interior. If you are looking for a gift for owners new apartment, in case of a wedding or any other occasion, or are looking for a way to decorate an empty wall, this option will be ideal solution. This decor is brilliant, original and practical!
The clock from the photographs on the wall attracts attention at first glance:
- colored or chrome photo frames;
- unique interior decoration;
- beauty;
- practicality.
There is an option that is sold as individual elements with dial. You will paste each division yourself, and ready frames insert your favorite photos. Made in a minimalist style, they will be perfectly presented in the design of a modern living room in an apartment.
They can be glued to a wall, glass, furniture - wherever your imagination tells you. The watch is supplied in parts for self-assembly. Separate dial and magnetic photo frames. The mechanism is quartz. Realization - metal. A template is supplied with the mechanism and hands to facilitate even distribution of the individual elements.
You can make such an original decorative item yourself. To make a wall clock from photographs with your own hands, you will need to purchase a wall clock with a minute and hour hand, be patient and have good shots. First you need to drill a hole in the wall for the dowel and place the clock mechanism.
To make a clock with photographs, you need to carefully make markings on the wall, outlining the 12 digits of the dial. Next we turn on our imagination. You can simply post 12 of your favorite pictures.
For a children's room, you can use photographs on the clock of the 12 first months of the baby's life; such a clock will clearly show how your baby has grown and what successes he has achieved every month. They symbolize the fleetingness of time and the first thought of the guests will be: “how quickly time has passed.” Parents and grandparents of the baby will love this sentimental decor.
Thus, with the help of a simple and inexpensive clock mechanism, which you can easily buy in a store, you can make absolutely unique item decor for the interior of your home. At the same time, it does not look cheap and simple, but very original and stylish. It will suit many styles; we can say that it is universal. When making it, you realize your creative abilities, which brings a lot of joy and satisfaction.
Now, in order to remember the most pleasant moments in life, you don’t need to take out an album from the closet; photographs are always in front of you, and in addition to aesthetic satisfaction, they bring practical benefits. It is unlikely that your guests will remain indifferent to your creation, most likely they will ask you to tell them how to do it in order to also decorate their home.
Hooray! I am officially a shoemaker with boots. I saw how the participants of our master class at HVOE did Wall Clock, 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 tassels
- 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 with 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, the arrows may be protective film which 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 adjust right 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,
Finding beautiful wall clocks and fitting them into your interior can be difficult. Especially for those who love original accessories and are not ready to pay a lot of money for designer models. Our selection includes 10 ideas for creating unusual watches from unnecessary things.
Clock made from disposable spoons
A very stylish and unusual wall clock can be made from several hundred plastic spoons. The result is a funny accessory that looks like a bright flower.
Watch for book lovers
A godsend for reading lovers is a watch made from book volumes. A composition made up of several elements will look especially impressive.
Wall clock made from a bicycle wheel
Even an old bicycle wheel can make a fashionable watch. To do this, remove the tire and attach numbers and arrows to the rim.
Clock made of wooden boards
An excellent accessory in the shabby chic style will come from wooden planks. If ready round blank no, you can carefully cut the boards according to the drawn stencil.
Knitted watch
An ordinary boring watch can be updated with a bright knitted case, partially stretched over the front.
Wooden wall clock
A wooden round clock will fit perfectly into rustic interior or an eco-style room. To make them you will need a piece of wood, well processed sandpaper, drill, hands and clock mechanism. For originality, you can write only one number on the dial.
Moon clock
You can paste an image of the moon onto a pre-prepared dial - you will get a very interesting art object.
Clock made of wooden sticks
Even wooden sticks for coffee are suitable as a material for creating original watches. But it will take a lot of patience and perseverance to carefully glue them together.
A stylish wall or table clock can radically influence the mood in the interior and add some of its own flavor to it. And wrist chronometers can change a person’s image. However, in search suitable option You can spend a lot of time and still not find what you need. In today's article we bring to your attention ideas on how you can make a watch yourself; the master class describes in detail various techniques for making and decorating watches.
DIY clock made from a record
From the plate, using the decoupage technique, you can make very beautiful timepieces, which can become a gift for loved ones, especially those who are constantly late.
1. Find an unnecessary vinyl record and remove the label. It is better to choose one with a white center - it is almost impossible to paint red with white acrylic.
2. We purchase a clock mechanism or take it out of an unnecessary watch.
3. Prime the plate from a spray can. You can simply paint the surface with acrylic using a sponge, but further work will be more convenient if you prime it with an aerosol. Dry it.
4. Use a sponge to paint the background. We chose a slightly golden acrylic. Waiting for it to dry again.
- coat the surface with glue;
- wet the card;
- apply the card to the adhesive surface;
- Apply another layer of PVA on top;
- we expel all air bubbles from under the card with our fingers or a brush;
- dry with a hairdryer.
6. Glue rice paper on top. We work with it the same way as with a regular decoupage napkin.
7. Apply at least 3 layers of varnish.
8. We make marking drawings and paste numbers of the appropriate size.
9. We cut the hole that was sealed during the process again; After turning the scissors a couple of times, we enlarge the hole for the clock mechanism to the desired size.
10. Insert the mechanism and put on the hands.
11. If the mechanism does not come with a hinge, you can glue it with Moment glue.
12. Also, if necessary, the arrows can be painted in a contrasting color.
13. Insert the battery.
So we learned how to make a wall clock with our own hands, the master class also revealed to us the features of working using the decoupage technique.
Coffee clock
We continue to use decoupage to decorate the watch, but we can also use another decoration option. In this case, we will make our own watches from coffee beans, and the master class below is dedicated to this very topic.
Materials:
- blank with a hole in the center;
- clockwork;
- a napkin with a beautiful coffee-themed design;
- coffee beans
- priming;
- water-based decoupage varnish;
- colored acrylic;
- contour on glass - silver, gold, bronze;
- stained glass paint;
- sponge, brush, regular and rubber roller, paper file, toothpick;
- PVA glue.
1. Prime the surface of the workpiece.
2. Paint one side with white paint, the other with brown.
3. Apply PVA glue diluted in a ratio of 1:2 onto a dry surface. We wet the napkin and glue it on top. Cover with glue again. We apply a wet stationery file and roll it on top with a roller, getting rid of air bubbles. Leave until completely dry. Then we coat it with varnish.
4. Using a contour, draw the boundaries of filling with coffee beans.
5. After 10-20 minutes we can start decorating with grains. To do this, cover a small area with stained glass paint and carefully place coffee on it in random order, moving it towards each other with a toothpick.
6. After an hour, the paint will dry and everything will stick.
7. The dial can be made from improvised materials, the same coffee beans, you can draw numbers using an outline. Using the same outline, you can draw additional details: even butterflies, if you think they are appropriate.
8. All that remains is to insert the clock mechanism and the battery into it.
Such a clock can be hung in the kitchen: if you have not varnished the grains, they will give off an aroma for a long time.
Video selection
In this selection you will find other options for making your own watches.
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