Altered Canvas Clock
I've been thinking about making an altered canvas clock a lot lately
(actually I've been thinking about them since forever ago) So in a bold move to
get something done about it I finally got on to Ebay and bought some clock mechanism kits
which came complete with the brains and some really funky hands plus a few extra bits and
pieces. I'm not sure what the going rate for these sets are here in Aussie but I
reckon I got them at a reasonable price - I bought 10 sets at $4AUD each plus
$10 postage which calculates out to be $5 per kit.
So here I am with the potential to make 10 canvas clocks but no
canvas frames. A quick trip to the craft shop saw me picking up a 10"x12" canvas
frame for $5.99AUD plus a few extras for good luck, lol :). I could have bought
a cheaper one from a two dollar shop but I could only find the skinny ones with
very little depth and I prefer the look of the thicker framed canvas.
Ok, so this is my first attempt, fairly simple and basic.
No extra pretties or adornments. The paper I used I have had forever, it's so
pretty. I wanted my clock to be all about the paper - that and I just
wanted to get one made asap, lol. (ps the word whanau means family)
Supplies
Canvas frame Clock mechanism kit - should consist of the hands, the
movement(the brains lol), hanger, barrell nut and possibly a washer double sided adhesive foam to secure the clock movement to
the canvas backing - magic mount or similar Acrylic paint and brushes Paper trimmer, ruler, craft knife, hole punch tool, paper
piercing tool, adhesive Patterned paper Chipboard letters + any other embellishments you might
want to use
Altered Canvas Clock Instructions
Paint your canvas face and sides if you want a background
colour to be other than the colour of the canvas itself. Set it aside to
dry. I wanted a white background so I left it as it is.
Get busy and create a beautiful layout with your photo,
patterned paper, embellishments and clock hands. Do not assemble your clock
pieces yet - this will be the last thing we do. For my super basic clock I
trimmed my patterned cardstock to fit the canvas frame. The canvas I used is
12"x10" so I trimmed my paper to be 11¾" x 9¾" so that I would have a small
white border around it.
When you have your layout complete attach it to the
canvas. You can either cover the back of your layout with an even coat of
adhesive like modge podge with a foam brush or if your layout is fairly light
you can use good double sided tape.
Mark the spot where the shaft of the clock will protrude
and use a paper piercer or craft knife to poke a hole right through the
canvas. Turn the canvas over and carefully punch a hole through the canvas the
same size as the shaft so it is a snug fit.
Push the clock shaft through the hole from the back.
Secure the clock mechanism firmly to the back of the canvas so that it doesn't
hang. If you have magic mount or some thing similar you can cut one or two
2"x2" pieces and stick them together back to back. Then cut a hole through the
middle for the clock shaft. Stick the magic mount to the back of the clock
mechanism then carefully adhere it to the back of the canvas. Ensure the shaft
protrudes enough to attach the hands. If you do this then you wont need to use
the barrell nut on the front of the canvas to secure it.
Flip the canvas over and assemble the hands as per the
supplied directions. Set the time, pop in a battery and you're all done. Easy
peasy.
Cool tips and hints.
Clock mechanisms come in different shaft lengths usually
ranging from around 3mm to 25mm. Ensure you select the correct length shaft
for your clock so that the hands will clear the dial. I used a 5mm shaft kit. You can rip apart an old clock for the movement and hands,
You might even find funky old clocks at garage sales or second hand stores.
Bargain!! Spray paint the hands!! Give your canvas a metal sheet backing then you can attach
the photos with adhesive magnet strips. You can change the photo when ever you
like. If you have bought a clock movement kit without
instructions (like i did) It is kinda straight forward how to assemble it but
if you're not sure then check the
diagram on this link. There is also some expert advice available. Use smaller canvas frames to make a stand up desk clock
for the home or work office desk Use a cool
time
quote or phrase
Let me know if you have
seen a great project to share Clock Dials
What to use for a clock dial. Anything round and flattish
would be excellent to use for a dial. Of course you don't have to limit yourself
to a round dial, Any shape will do so long as it looks good right? Let me know
if you have any cool ideas to share.
Large flowers - Heidi Swapp florals are excellent I'm dying to get my hands on some Heidi Swapp Bling circle
frames. how cool would they look! Cut out of round card stock Use computer software like photoshop to enhance a photo
and print the numbers directly on to it
Clock Numeral ideas
There are tons of different embellishments you can use for clock
numerals. You could always buy a set of clock numerals from a hobby shop or
dollar store but of course there's no fun in that. A few ideas....
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stickers
buttons brads bling brads shells circle punchouts
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- prima flowers
- chipboard shapes
letters?? small photos sequins rhinestones charms
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Last thought...
I saw the coolest clock on holiday in a resort in Rarotonga. It had the numbers
all mixed up with a phrase at the bottom which simply said "Who Cares" I am
totally going to make one like it and hang it in my scrap room...
Find some inspiration...
Here are a few links to some of my favourite canvas clocks on
the web
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Sam
6x6 hinged double canvas from natural-impressions.net
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Remember
By Molly at iamascrapaholic.com
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I love this clock
I really like this clock made by LisaDorsey at twopeasinbucket.com
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Time with the boys
By NikkiH at lifetimemoments.com
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Family shot
A lovely family portrait clock by mom22boys at scrapbookloversdream.com
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Daughters room clock
a clock made by Jamie {jvprairiegirl} at
kindredcreations.com for her daughters room
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