How to Build a Wall Clock

You can remove the movement kit from a generic clock for use in your own clock.

A wall clock serves both a functional and decorative purpose in your home. If you have ever purchased a clock for your home in the past, you know just how expensive a high-quality clock can be. Making a clock for any room in your home is a relatively simple process, and doing it yourself gives you the opportunity to fully customize the clock for your space at a fraction of the cost of buying a brand-new decorative clock.

Things You'll Need

• Clock movement kit, including clock hands and battery
• 12-inch circular-cut solid wood
• Craft paints
• Paint brush
• Clear coat spray paint
• Drill
• Fine sandpaper
• Tape measure
• Pencil
• Picture hanger
• Picture hanger nails
• Hammer

Instructions

1. Gently sand down the 12-inch wood piece to create a smooth clock surface to work with.

2. Measure the wood from side to side and top to bottom to locate the center of the wood and mark it.

3. Drill directly through the center point of the wood. This will allow you to attach the clock movements once you finish decorating the clock.

4. Flip the clock over so the back side is facing up. Line the picture hook 2 inches from the top edge of the clock, and attach with small hinge nails.

5. Use the paint to design and personalize the clock. If the room in which you plan to hang the clock has a decorating theme, consider painting a similar design on the clock face.

6. Paint the numbers on the clock with the craft paint. Place the 12, 6, 9 and 3 at 5 inches above, below, to the left and to the right, respectively, of the center point. Fill in the remaining clock numbers between the established numbers.

7. Once the paint is dry to touch, spray on the clear spray paint. This should be applied in a well-ventilated area. Allow paint to dry for one hour. Apply second coat if needed, and allow each additional coat to dry for one hour.

8. Through the center-drilled hole, attach the arms of the clock as well as the power supply. The arms should easily move around the face of the clock, while the battery box rests flat against the clock back.

References

• Building a Shaker Wall Clock

Resources

• Unique Projects: Free Plans