This little DIY Pallet Wood Clock is one of the easiest projects I’ve ever done! The Husband has been so busy with his door project that I actually had to do this project by myself 🙂
He brought home some wood from a pallet and I’ve been dying to use it. I cut the long pieces to a manageable size and joined them with scrap strips of wood and screws.
Either trace a circle or use string and a pen (Instructions HERE) draw a circle to desired size. (My clock is 20″)
Using a jigsaw cut around your circle! If you look closely, you’ll see I was a little shaky, my circle isn’t perfect 🙂
Sand the wood smooth, paying attention to the seams and edges. (Make sure they look just a bit rounded)
I used my leftover Behr Semi Transparent Wood Stain in Pinto White to give the wood a softer look. You could water down an acrylic paint in a color and wipe it over and off of the wood for a different look.
Next, find a font on your computer with the look you want. I used FancyPants and printed off numbers in an appropriate size for my clock –
Now just cut out numbers with scissors and an exacto knife…and use spray adhesive ( 3 M Spray Mount) on the back of the numbers and place them where you want them…with a pencil, draw around the numbers…the adhesive allows you to remove the paper easily. (The Elmers Craft Bond didn’t work for some reason!)
I used watered down craft paint to paint on the numbers…
Here’s how the numbers looked after I painted them on…
Too bold for me … so I lightly sanded them …
Ahhhh, much better…
Hobby Lobby has clock mechanisms for all sizes of clocks. The one for an 18-22″ clock was $19.99.
But I found (On the back Clearance wall) a damaged packaged with only the hands of the clock left, it was $5.00! Since I was on
my last penny for the Screen-Porch-Makeover, I decided I don’t really need a working clock on the porch…no need to rush porch time!
Since my clock has not working mechanism, it’s forever set to just after 5:00… that’s 5:00 AM, because three seasons a year, we’re on the porch, coffee in hand, pups and Reba-the-Cat keeping us company, by just after 5:00 in the morning!
The Screen Porch Makeover is ’bout done! Can’t wait to show you everything put together!
Have an Oh-So-Lovely day my friends
xo
Linking to Savvy Southern Style
Very cute idea. We need a stable clock for outside. Might steal your idea!
Nic
Nic, give it a try and let me know it you end up making one!!! 🙂
Impressive! Just so creative…thanks for the cute idea and you did a great job with that jig saw:)
Tom, thank you!!!!
Another amazing project! I want to learn to Jigsaw.
Carolyn, you can do it!!! Pick up that jigsaw! xo
I LOVE it! And I especially love the idea that your clock doesn’t have a mechanism and it perpetually sits at a little past 5:00 am! It must be such a relaxing place to sit each morning.
Tracy B, I love early morning! I’m much fresher then than at night 🙂 xo
What a wonderful idea! I love how you hung it on the plantation shutters too. They set the clock off well. If someone wanted a different look, they could also buy some house numbers and attach them to the clock. Looking forward to seeing your porch makeover!:)
Eileen, so true! House numbers would be great!!! xo
I love it! The fact it only cost you $5 makes me love it even more!
Jodi, isn’t that the truth! A 5 dollar project is my kind of project !!! xoxo
I love this! You go girl! You’re rockin’ the power tools!
Elizabeth, I am feeling a little confident, already planning the next wood working project !!! 🙂 xoxo
Incredible job, Robin!!! Katie had the hardest time learning to tell time. This would have helped her–if we’d had a big study clock and could move the hands around.
I still can’t believe you can use a jigsaw. One day, you should get The Husband to video tape you in action and show us!
I love big clocks and this one is fabulous!
This is a great idea and turned out perfect for outside or in. A jigsaw uh? I’m going to consider it and hope I have all my limbs after. LOL…….
This is a fabulous idea and great tutorial! I have to pin this for future DIY!! Thank you:)
Krista
thanks Krista! xoxo
Oh my goodness! So cute! I love to see what things people make out of pallets.
Sweet! I’m gunna hafta do this one.. Except mine is going to remain on 5:00 pm. 🙂