DIY wall clock. Unusual DIY watch: wood carving

DIY watch. Step-by-step instruction with photo

Safety precautions when working with glue:
- when working with glue, use a brush if necessary;
- use the amount of glue that is required to complete the work at this stage;
- it is necessary to apply the glue in an even thin layer;
- try not to get the glue on your clothes, face, and especially your eyes;
- after work, close the glue tightly and put it away;
- wash your hands and workplace with soap.

S. Usachev “Clock”
Hours go by days after days.
The clock runs after century...
- What's your hurry, Clock? -
A man once asked.
The clock was terribly surprised.
We thought about it.
We stopped.

History of the invention and development of watches.

The first primitive concepts for measuring time (day, morning, day, noon, evening, night) were subconsciously suggested to ancient people by the regular change of seasons, the change of day and night, the movement of the Sun and Moon across the vault of heaven.
The history of the clock is very interesting and educational. It was important for a person to know the exact time in order to optimally plan his actions, so sundials, water clocks, and mechanical clocks were gradually invented. The result at the moment is the complex mechanisms that can be seen in modern stores.
Origin of the name of the word "clock".
The word “clock” appeared in everyday life in the 14th century, its basis was the Latin “clocca”, meaning bell. And before that, the first experiments in determining time were associated with observing the movements of the sun across the sky. The first sundials came into use in 3500 BC. The principle of their operation was to observe the shadow formed when sunlight, since the position and length of the shadow changes at different periods of time.
In Greece, they came to the conclusion that it was necessary to divide the year into twelve months of thirty days each. Subsequently, the inhabitants of ancient Babylon and Egypt divided the day into hours, minutes, seconds, which played important role with the development of watch production.
Jost Bergey made the first watch using a minute hand in 1577. This product also had a minute hand; the oscillations of the pendulum turned a gear wheel, which, in turn, changed the position of the hands on the dial. The dial was graduated at 12 o'clock, so during the day the hand passed in a circle twice.
Currently, humanity has complex, reliable and high-precision watch movements, created using the latest scientific research and designed in a wide variety of styles.
Not regular watch, ideally matching the style of the interior of the room, is always a successful element of decor. Not only in terms of aesthetics, but also in terms of functionality. These are the original watches you can make with your own hands.
A watch is a necessary, useful and, in general, ordinary thing. Few people think about their design, because the main thing is that they show the time correctly.
But try to make a wall clock with your own hands - and you will notice that the atmosphere in this room has subtly changed.
Of course, we are not talking about assembling and adjusting the clock mechanism yourself - you should use a ready-made one, bought in a store or removed from an old watch. But you can really get creative with the design of the dial.

Step-by-step process for completing the work:

1. Glue two sheets of A4 cardboard onto an A3 sheet.

To create cozy home, there are many details that need to be thought through. First of all, this applies to interior and decorative elements, such as curtains, lamps, clocks and pillows. Today we propose to consider how to make a watch with your own hands. Anyone can make them. the main task– install a large working mechanism, usually bought in a specialized store. Having an old watch will greatly simplify the task, because you can use its mechanism. Everything else depends on your skill and imagination.

Wall clock using decoupage technique (MK)

You can make a clock for the kitchen with your own hands from scrap materials. But if you want to create original product, then the decoupage style will become ideal solution . These watches look elegant and will become a unique decoration for your home interior. We offer interesting master a class that will help you create your own wall clock at minimal cost.

You also need to prepare:

• clockwork hands;
• wooden base (round or square);
• napkins and ready-made patterns on paper;
• acrylic paints;
• tassels;
• sponges and varnish.

Making a watch with your own hands in decoupage style is carried out in a certain sequence:

1. The workpiece is being processed . The base of the future product must be sanded using sandpaper and coated three times with white acrylic paint, it will serve as soil.

2. When the paint has dried, retreat a couple of centimeters from the edge of the workpiece and outline the future framework .

3. The base is given texture , choose a paint color that best suits the interior. The paint is diluted and applied with a sponge in a chaotic manner to age the product.

4. The frame of the future watch stands out more dark color , brown paint is ideal for this.

5. From prepared rice paper pattern is cut out and applied to the workpiece . If a napkin is used, then it is soaked in water and applied to the selected place on the dial. Glue is applied over the image.

6. Now you need to use your imagination and make sure that the drawing fits organically into the surface. Paints of appropriate tones and a sponge will help here. With their help is created smooth transition from the pattern to the surface of the dial. It is important to be extremely careful; if you cope with this task, then you are a great master.

7. At this stage the product needs to be aged , to do this, apply a two-component cracking agent to the surface with a dry brush (you can buy it at a store that sells craft supplies).

8. After the craquelure dries, cracks will appear on the product, which will give it elegance. The workpiece is varnished as a protective layer.

At the end, all that remains is to install the arrows, the mechanism and glue the numbers (the latter can be drawn according to the template). Now the clock has a completed look; it can be used as decor for the kitchen, bedroom, or living room.

On video: making wall clocks using decoupage technique

Cardboard clock (MK)

Some needlewomen make their own kitchen clocks from cardboard.. Such a decorative item can become not just useful, but also an exclusive item. Before answering the question of how to make a clock out of cardboard, you need to make sure you have the appropriate materials.

To work you will need:

• thick cardboard;
• multi-colored caps or buttons;
• operating mechanism and arrows;
• compass;
• PVA glue.

To make your own wall clock, follow these steps:

1. Using a compass, make a circle on cardboard and then cut it out.

2. Using glue, caps or buttons are glued in appropriate places.

3. Numbers are depicted on the caps (use a marker or acrylic paint, depending on the material from which the parts are made).

4. A hole is made in the center of the intended circle to install the mechanism and hands.

5. Last step— installation of a mechanism with arrows. A battery is also inserted to operate the clock.

As you can see, you can make a clock out of cardboard very quickly and you don’t need any special skills, but such a decoration will complement the interior of the chosen room.

Quilling style product(MK)

A good option would be to make a watch in the quilling style. This type of arts and crafts uses paper strips of different widths and lengths.. They are twisted into patterns and a composition is formed. You can make a similar clock according to this scheme:

• The basis for the watch will be thick cardboard or plywood. Black paper is glued to the body. To create contrast, decorative elements are mainly created from white or light-colored paper. When choosing a color, take into account the interior of the room where the clock will be installed. They should fit harmoniously.

• Numbers are made from prepared strips of paper. To do this, use short strips. At the same time, decorative elements are twisted. Various compositions are used for decoration. These could be flowers or just patterns. It’s better to draw a sketch in advance, which will allow you to evaluate appearance future product.

3. Created figures and decorative elements glued to selected places using PVA glue.

4. A hole is made in the center of the base and a mechanism with arrows is installed.

Ideas for creating wall clocks vary. Focus on the materials that you have available, but there may be a lot of them. Acceptable use additional elements, be it lace, satin ribbons, beads, rhinestones or even stickers. Wall Clock in the kitchen made of paper or other materials will allow you to always know the time. A made decorative element with my own hands will be pleasing to the eye.

As an idea you can try wrist watch, but in this case everything is much more complicated. This is due to their small in size. The best option This will be an experiment with straps. Combining chains of different thicknesses will allow you to create an original watch for your wrist. Also, zippers, elastic bands, and beads can serve as a decorative strap.

Clock made of paper and CD (2 videos)

Options for homemade watches (35 photos)

A new wall clock can transform the interior of your room, and for this it is not at all necessary to go around many stores in search of suitable options. I offer you several lessons from which you can get ideas on how to decorate an old boring watch or make original new ones from a variety of easily accessible materials. Moreover, they will become a great gift, especially for those of your friends or relatives who are not particularly punctual.

Master class No. 1

A very original watch can be made from an embroidery hoop and a set of decorative buttons. You can choose a fabric base that matches the color and texture of your interior, and also use a collection of buttons of various colors and sizes lying idle.

You will need:

• old clock or clock mechanism with hands;
• hoop;
• textile;
• buttons;
• ribbon or braid;
• (optional) cardboard or thin board.

Take a clock mechanism or an old wall clock that you don’t mind taking apart and redoing. Remove the arrows and the nuts holding them together, while remembering the sequence in which they are attached.

2: Hoop the fabric, cut off the excess edges and sew on the buttons, positioning them in the same way as the numbers on the dial.

Now you need to secure the clock mechanism. In the middle of your dial, make small hole and with reverse side Attach the mechanism so that the arrow mount is located in the center of the dial. To secure the mechanism, you can cut a circle out of cardboard or wood, the diameter of which matches the hoop, and glue the mechanism to it. Or you can just hang it on decorative tape, fixing it on an embroidery hoop and making a small loop so that the clock can be hung on the wall. Screw the clock hands. Ready!

Step by step lesson #2

You can make these unusual wall clocks from old newspapers or magazines.

To work you will need:

Take a pen or pencil and wrap a newspaper or magazine page around it. Make 24 such “tubes”. Secure the ends of the tubes with clear tape to prevent them from unraveling. Step back about a third from the end of the tube and bend it in half at this point.

Take a long needle, thread a silk thread (or floss) into it and thread the needle through the bent end of the tube. Pull the needle through and tie a knot at the end of the thread, then sew on the remaining 23 tubes, placing them in a circle.

Take a transparent disk and place it on top of the sewn tubes so that the hole in the middle is located in the center of the resulting circle of tubes. Then attach the clock mechanism, making sure that the place where the hands are attached coincides with the hole in the disk.

Turn the watch over and attach the second disc. Place cardboard on top and secure the clock mechanism with a nut.

Screw on the clock hands and you're done!

Another DIY wall clock

A watch like this with the unusual leg hands of John Cleese from The Ministry of Silly Walks can be an excellent gift, which, due to the fact that the watch is kept in a neutral black and white style, will fit into almost any interior.

You will need:

• canvas size 20 x 20 cm;
• clock mechanism with hands;
• decoupage glue, brush;
• PVA glue;
• plastic (it’s better to use hard-to-bend plastic; for example, old plastic folders are perfect);
• printed and cut out numbers for the dial, as well as an image of John Cleese;
• awl;
• scissors and scalpel;
• wire cutters;
• black felt-tip pen.

Print the dial with the image of John Cleese (you can download the archive) on an A4 sheet, cut the sheet to approximately 21 x 21 cm.

Lightly dampen the image with water and let it soak in. Meanwhile, coat the canvas with glue. Carefully glue the wet image onto the canvas and smooth it out. Then apply another layer of clear glue, press the edges of the paper and leave the canvas to dry. After everything is dry, you can apply another layer of glue.

Cut out the legs according to the template, leaving a margin of approximately 0.5 cm along the contour. Lightly moisten the image with water and set aside to allow the moisture to be absorbed.

Take enough big piece plastic and apply glue to it, then carefully glue the legs cut out of paper, smooth out the image. Cover the picture with glue again and leave to dry overnight.

If you find that the plastic is slightly bent after drying, simply take a sheet thick paper and glue it on the back side.

After the piece is completely dry, take a scalpel and carefully cut out the image of the legs along the contour.

First, mark the middle of the canvas. Then use an awl to make a hole in the center of the canvas. It should be large enough to allow the watch hand mount to be inserted through it. Insert the mechanism from the reverse side and secure it with a nut.

If your mechanism also includes a metal ring before attaching it between the canvas and the nut, then so that it is not visible, you can print the image of John Cleese again, cut out a circle of suitable diameter with a hole in the middle and glue it so that it covers metal ring.

Take the clock hands and place them on top of the cut out plastic legs. Use a pencil to mark the places where you will need to make holes for attaching the arrows. If necessary, trim the arrows so they are slightly shorter than the plastic legs, then glue the pieces onto the arrows. After the glue has dried, attach the hands and feet to your watch. If necessary, the fastening nut can be painted with a black marker.

Ideas for inspiration

And finally, we offer you a few more examples of how you can decorate, remake or make your own wall clock - get inspired and create!

Finding beautiful wall clocks and fitting them into your interior can be difficult. Especially for those who love original accessories and is not ready to pay a lot of money for designer models. Our selection includes 10 ideas for creating unusual watches from unnecessary things.

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