How to Make a Dali Style Melting Clock

I don't listen to any of my old records, but I really like to have them around. Luckily enough, so do my friends. Another point we have in common is an appreciation of knowing what time it is. I've been messing around with records and have solved my dilemmas of where to where to put my apples and candles, but I can always use another clock.

Thanks to my local thrift store and IKEA I can make a unique clock for less than $5. It's an easy and fun present that can be torn apart for any future clock simply by ripping the mechanism out again.

Step 1: Find a Record

Gazing into Barry's eyes transports me to a golden past that I never experienced the first time around, but now feel as if it's my own. But as I will ever treasure this 12 by 12 inch slice of heaven from the 70s the true goal in finding a record is one where the small label in the middle of the record is what matters.

Another key thing to look for is a cheap and floppy slab of black PVC when digging through the thrift store. These will soften faster and be easier to work with.

Comments

[IVT]

cool

[1plus1]

This is really cool. I linked to your post here: http://www.1plus1equals9.com/?p=276#

[lucek]

that just makes me wince. I love my record collection, I can't look at that with ought thinking about every one of them.

[candilee47]

U still play them??

[lucek]

yeah vinyl rules.

[kokopipiss]

In first picture of step 5 you could have tried to clean in with cotton and alcohol. If it is a usual ballpoint pen (as it seems to be), you would probably have cleaned it easily.

[JKPieGuy]

This is a really cool idea but to let you know, it's actually allot cheaper to buy a clock kit than to take apart a clock.

[fungus amungus]

The clock I used was $3, and is now $2, from Ikea. Since I live close to one and stop by occasionally for other stuff, this makes the clock cheaper. It's often not too hard to find an old clock for free, either.

I've bought movements online as well to get different hands or a high torque movement. It's all a matter of what you need.

[JKPieGuy]

Well I can see what you mean by that. But the only problem with inexpensive clocks sometimes is that they tend to break-down easier.

[ronpenserga_1]

Alternately, I  "manicured"  the extended tips of the hands with a white liquid eraser (e.g. Snowpeak)...contrasted well against the black background.

The project is just awesome!!!  

I combined my Dali-clock with the reverse clock project.

[leja1965]

 You would have to use "Rock Around the Clock". I will be making this.

[mslaynie]

Or make your own "Rock Around the Clock" label. :D

[ldunn]

geez man ur insrtuctables are epicc!! keep on pumpin them out!!

[_-MacGyver-_]

Dude, every instructable I've seen by you is an absolute Epic Win! Ha this has got to be one of the best!

[fungus amungus]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy 'em

[eunju]

This is amaizing *0*

[Bluedove2897]

I might make this soon! I made a few record bowls about a week ago They were pretty cool THIS WILL BE AWESOME THOUGH!

[Kryptonite]

Guess what I'm making for my gift exchange...

[Kryptonite]

How'd you get such a warped shape? Mine warps, but not that much! 

[M4industries]

Epic Win!

[flamethrower1010]

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[fungus amungus]

Thanks! As for the hole, drill it after you've done all the previous steps so you know it's in the right spot.

[totallysquirrel]

Cooooooooooooooool! I made 1 for my brother 'cause he really likes dali and he loved it!! Thanx for the great Instructable.

[zascecs]

 wow...


...awsome...

[getbusy21]

I never thought I'd say this, but that's cool!

[Turtleholmes]

Cool, I can pick up free records from my local tip, I'm making this.

[mechanizzm]

Is there a way to maybe paint the numbers on around (with a type of paint that wont just burn but melt in a neato way)? If not I suppose I could just paint them on after it's melted.. in a neato melted way

[memyselfand1]

This is awesome! If we could get everyone to make one, it would be a record (or not)!

[red-king]

bad pun. lol

[ANTQNUT]

lol I agree
but it made me laugh! O_<

[memyselfand1]

thank you kindly! this is one of the few sites where people have a sense of humour.

[Mehehehful]

Agreed. (btw same person-- I made a new acc) =D

[memyselfand1]

 love the new avatar.

[Mehehehful]

Thanks it's my favorite image.
Mwahahahaha soon happy turtles will rule the world!

[tino7777777]

can't wait for that day to come... =)

[memyselfand1]

Agreed.

[Mehehehful]

Doubly Agreed.

[tino7777777]

=:D

[Mehehehful]

O_O I never knew how to make that face... I can't believe I never saw it or thought to make it.... =:D = epic win
xD these are the things that make mai life.

[tino7777777]

<@;-B>      (pointy hat, curly hair, winking buck tooth face with noes and beard!)