Introduction: Collage Clock

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I decided to personalize and modify an antique clock that I found in my house. As a result, I designed a collage clock that one can customize in any way for this contest! All of the supplies I used during the process were found in my own home.

Supplies

  • Antique/old clock
  • Cardboard
  • Disused music book
  • Mod podge
  • New clock parts (motor, hex nut, hands, etc.)

Step 1: Base

I started by cutting a circle with the exact dimensions of the antique clock for the collage. Afterward, I cut a small hole in the middle for the clock parts to fit later on.

Step 2: Collage

I then flipped through my disused music book and selected images I wished to include in my collage. After cutting them out to their desired proportions, I arranged them on the piece of cardboard I cut out earlier.

Step 3: Gluing

To make sure the pictures were secure, I applied three layers of mod podge. I glue them to their arrangements for the first layer and let them dry completely. Once they dried, I carefully snipped the excess paper off, making sure not to cut the cardboard. For the second and third, I applied a generous layer, coating the entire collage.

Step 4: Assembly

After giving the collage plenty of time to dry, it was time to assemble the clock itself. Considering how old the clock was, I bought new and sturdier clock hands that would match the collage and as well as a clock motor. To pass the drying time of the collage, I also painted the border of the antique clock.

And done! Thank you for reading.