BIG clocks are in and I love them, I just can't afford them.
I have become a pallet fanatic!! And what does my husband say "another one!" I don't think I could ever have enough scrap wood and after making this clock, I've started hitting up the construction sites for more..LOL
I scored when I pulled this one out the dumpster, no bottom slats! So the planks came off in SOLID pieces.
I have had this idea in my head for a while now, but haven't come across the right size of wood.
I had a
Restoration Hardware catalog on hand and fell in LOVE with there 5' replica of a clock in Paris.
How much is this Clock?? Try $1,495!!!
Non-working might I add.
NEVER...but I could make one :)
My pallet, pulled apart
Line up all your pieces and attach them all together on the back side. I used hurricane straps, inexpensive but flimsy. So I added a plank right down the center, it was now sturdy.
This photo was taken after I cut it, I forgot to take one before.
The cutting process:
I found the center point by measuring both sides; finding the half way point each direction, mark with an "X"
I used a tack or you could use a nail, place it in the center, tie string from the tack to the pencil, with the desired width and draw around the whole piece.
I forgot to take photo's of this, so I'm showing an example on a smaller scale.
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| sorry for the bad photo |
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| sorry for the bad photo |
Cut it out with your jig-saw and sand it down, getting off any sharp edges.
Prime and paint
I used what paint I had on hand. Base - gray, dry brushed black on in long strokes. I did a criss-cross motion around the edges to get a darker, worn look.
I always keep crappy brushes on hand for this technique. In a circular motion, blend in the edges till you get your desired look.
I then added a "creamy yellow" color over the top in some places.
I printed out Roman Numerals on "Word," cut them out and traced them onto the wood.
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| this is an example of the roman numerals, you would trace these on top of your painted clock |
This was all done free hand, so I didn't come up with some formula. I did find that the easiest way to lay it out was to do your "four points" 1,3,6, and 9 o'clock. Make the rest fit best between those points if that helps at all.
Font:
Baskerville
Words:
Franklin Extra Cond Gothic
NOW
Notice anything??
Yes...I painted the words on UPSIDE DOWN!!
Here we go...turpentine and some sanding.
I used some "T hinges" for the clock hands that I had from building a barn three years ago. I like the "chunkiness" (if that's a word) of them.
My "Hinges" are now placed wrong, so I might be pulling them off.
All Fixed UP!!!
Mine has a 36" diameter...BIG and I LOVE IT!!
COST...$3.78 for the mending plates in the back!! I had all the paint, free pallet, and hinges.
I still need to hang it. It's quite heavy so I will let the hubby put this one up : )
This room is a "work in progress." I want to re-finish the fish tank base and I need to refinish my French chairs. There is A LOT of black paint on them, so I've been putting it off....
Just think of all the possibilities with this. Put your wedding date on it or family name.
I can't wait to make more of them!
UPDATE: you can find another pallet clock HERE.
~ Desiree ~
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