Introduction: 3D Rainbow Clock
I have always had a thing for unusual clocks and so I find myself always making them either to sell or as gifts. And let's face it, 'Clocks' are some thing which is very essential in every single room! I know, some would say I have my phone, but hey, you have to click it to see the time :-) Where else in a wall clock you just glance! ;-D
I've used an everyday throw away object to make the numbers. Guessed what it is?? check the secret in the next step :-D
Step 1: Materials
Materials
Toothpicks / Barbecue sticks - You can use used or brand new
Acrylic pain or any household paint in Rainbow colors - It's more fun that way!
Clock mechanism
drill bit the size of your toothpick/ Barbecue stick
A 12 x12 plank of wood.
Tools-
Jig saw
drill
Sander
Step 2: Prepare the Face
Draw a circle the size you want your clock to be. Then draw an inner circle and mark where the numbers would be.
Cut the outer circle.
Now draw the numbers within the outer and inner circle. It's best to print and then trace on the face of the clock.
Now drill and test fit your sticks. I ended up using only toothpicks as it was thinner and I had a drill bit which was just perfect for it. It fit nice and snug!
Step 3: Drill and Sand
Now start drilling the numbers. I used a scrap piece of wood as a guide for the straight lines as I tended to go crooked. As you can see the number 1 went a bit off. So I fit a toothpick in and cut it off and then sanded it flat. Later I drilled again.
Once you finish drilling all the numbers it time to sand.
The spoke of my clock mechanism wasn't long. So I hollowed out the back with the grinder. Drill out the hole for the clock.
Sand with a fine grit sand paper and then apply a coat of varnish as it would be much easier this way. If you have a spray varnish you can prick the toothpicks and then varnish.
Step 4: Fit It & Cut
Now it's time for some creative fun!
Prick the toothpicks in snugly. I used the pointed side so that it will go very deep. Now If you like you can mark the shape you want to cut or you can go free hand. Using a wire cutter makes life very easy in this process.
Step 5: Paint It!
Gather your rainbow paints.
Now using a flat paint brush slowly paint only the tip of it. Use a dry brush else the paint will drip down or soak the stick with it's color. I also quickly tilted it upside down when I felt the paint was draining down and let it sit that way for a few minuets till it dried.
My clock hands were a bit too long so I cut it off and sprayed it black so that it would stand out.
Step 6: Admire!
I love how it turned out and it's now proudly gracing my daughter's room who loves Rainbow colors!
I've entered it in a few contests and I would love and be honored to have your precious vote! Thanks loads!
I would love to hear what you think about it and would also love to see you make one too!
Thanks for reading :-)

Participated in the
Unusual Uses Challenge

Participated in the
Bedroom Contest

Participated in the
Rainbow Contest
2 People Made This Project!
- NicolòL1 made it!
- mmidiroglu made it!
25 Comments
7 years ago
very creative :)
7 years ago on Introduction
Really it's a nice thing and pretty to have it.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Thanks! my daughter loves it :-)
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Wow.
7 years ago on Introduction
I am a clock nut so I am going to be making a lot of these. Glad you put this on here for everyone to see.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Thanks! I'm a clock nut too :-) . So I actually sell clocks , if not where do I keep it! My FB Craft page is full of clocks! lol
7 years ago
This is so cute! I love it.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Thanks!
7 years ago
this is fantastic. thanks for sharing, shazni!
Reply 7 years ago
what did you use to cut the circle?
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Thanks! I cut the circle with a jigsaw :-)
7 years ago on Introduction
So cool! I originally thought that they were multicolored matches.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
I thought so too! Then I thought you dipped them in colored candles! wonderful projects Shazni!!
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Thank you so much! It's always wonderful to hear from you :-)
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Matches would be a great idea too , but I guess you would have to cut it from the bottom. :-)
7 years ago on Introduction
this is a really neat idea.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Thanks! :-)
7 years ago on Introduction
Nice idea for a children room!
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Thanks! yes it is :-) but it can be easily adapted for an adult room by just changing the colors. Like black base and gold/silver tipped sticks!
7 years ago on Introduction
The one thing that I love about your project is that they are different :). Totally loved it. Voted