Hi Instructables! Happy New Year! Today, I am going to share how I salvaged an Old Clock, Free Paint Sticks, and Wall Art with broken frames into a DIY Wood Clock.

Supplies

Old Clock
Wall Art
Paint Sticks
Woodworking Square
Scissors
Craft Knife
Pencil
Glue
Drill
White Wood Filler

Overall, the items you'll need in this project will just cost you under $5. You can find old wall arts and clocks in garage sales or in thrift stores for less than a dollar or 2. Also, the paint sticks I have were free from home depot! How cool was that!

Step 1: Disassembling

The frames of the Wall Art were already half out and it popped right away after using a hammer.

Then I disassembled the clock.

Step 2: Design

For the design, I cut the paint sticks accurately using a carpenter's square at a 45• angle.

Step 3: Mapping the Design

Once the sticks were cut, I mapped them out forming a chevron pattern. You can also make a herringbone design or other zigzag pattern but I find this design easy to make.

Step 4: Glue and Cut

I glued the paint sticks on their mapped location and then once they dried, I reversed the board and cut the excess paint sticks so they will fit perfectly in the board.

Step 5: Wood Filling and Sanding

I applied wood filler for the cracks and skimmed it all over the attached paint sticks. After it dried, I sanded it giving us a beautiful white finish.

Step 6: Reassemble

To attached the clock mechanism, I drilled a hole at the center enough for the mechanism and the hands to fit. Lastly, I put back the frames.

Step 7: Final Look!

I like how the old and trash-bound parts came together. It is beautiful as a decor and a functional device! I hope this project inspired you to repurpose items and sparked some ideas!

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