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How to Make Your Own Clocks

Almost anything can be made into a clock, including musical instuments, board games, books and lots more! You can also create clocks completely from scratch and the design possibilities are limitless; they can be big, small, stand-alone, wall hanging, giant size, on the ceiling, traditional, modern or pretty much anything else you can imagine!

Below you will find plenty of step-by-step tutorials showing you how to make different styles of clock, and you can then follow these by the letter or use them as inspiration for your own designs.

I hope you find this page useful :-)

Photo and clock by Adam & E.

Clock Movements & Kits

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Photo Wall Clock

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Made using wire and cork.

Photo and clock by Katie Harbath.

DIY Clock Projects

Asterisk Clock
Contemporary style star clock made from wood.
Tin Letterpress Clock
Recycle an altoids tin to make this crafty item.
Recycled Book
I particularly like that an antique looking book was used.
Tree Slice Clock
How to take a wood slice and turn it into a clock.
Wood Disc Clock
With a free download for clock numbers too.
Techy Word Clock
Electronics based clock art made from scratch.
Halloween Pumpkin
Making the traditional jack 'o' lantern into a clock.
Tape Measure Clock
Inventive idea with a linear clock dial.
Knitted Frame
Revamp a pre-made clock with a knitted border.
Paper Clock
Low cost material to make a clock from.

Acrylic Cut-Out Clock

Photo and clock by Snow Fawn.

Fun Metal Sign Clocks

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Photo by Sam Motala.

Clock Making Tutorials

Retro Starburst Clock
Made by recycling bottle caps.
Custom Clock
How to buy a clock and then personalize it.
Roman Numerals Frame
Just put a clock unit in the middle for a striking piece of decor.
Plate Clock
Turn a ceramic plate into a functional decoration.
Globe Wall Clock
Giant clock made of large globe halves.
Ornithology Clock
Bird themed clock using an embroidery hoop.
Bike Cog Clock
Cool industrial style clock, particularly great for guys.
Sesame Street Clock
Made from scratch in MDF wood.
Pin Clock
Clean and simple design created with few materials.
Jar Clock
Unusual and inexpensive idea.

Vintage Plate Clock

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Click here for more details on this project.

Photo by Lost and Fawned.

Fun Clock How-Tos

Embroidered Clock
Use thread on fabric to create your own design.
Instructables
List of user-submitted projects and unique ideas.
Stenciled Clock
Where the dial is painted directly onto the wall.
Tea Cup Clock
Whimsical statement piece.
Embroidery Hoop & Fabric
The background can be any fabric you like.
Personal Photo Clock
Beautiful decorative design, perfect for a gift.
Trompe L'Oeil Grandfather Clock
How to make a huge and striking frame for your clock.
6 Easy Ideas
6 examples of what to turn into a clock.
Family Clock
A clock makeover to include family photos.
Skateboard Wheel Idea
Fun design recycling skateboard wheels.

License Plate Clock

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Photo and clock by Adam & E.

Creative Ideas & Clocks to Make

Customized Photo Clock
Fun and easy idea for personalizing your clock.
Family Photo Clock
Use 12 family photos to represent the numbers.
Wall Numbers
Very simple design using wood numbers attached directly to the wall.
Flickr Inspiration
No tutorials, just photos to give you design ideas.
Decoupaged Wall Clock
Using a pre-cut wooden plaque.
Clock in a Cup
Novelty clock inside a tea cup.
Cool Idea
Printing an image of a clock onto canvas.
Embroidered Cuckoo Clock
And if you can't embroider, print or paint the image instead.
Time Zone Clocks
Clocks to represent the time in different locations.
Vinyl Record Clock
How to transform an old LP.

Homemade Nixie Clock

If you're knowledgeable about electronics, you can try more advanced clock ideas.

Photo and clock by Graphias.

Clock Making Videos

Make a funky wall clock out of wood
by stevinmarin | video info

61 ratings | 33,587 views
curated content from YouTube

More Cool Clock Projects

Chalkboard Phone Clock
Fun idea for converting a retro phone.
Whiteboard Message Clocks
Why not incorporate a clock into a dry erase memo board?
Button Clock
Really simple crafty design.
Knitting Themed Clock
Starburst style created with knitting needles.
Skateboard Deck Clock
Super cool use for an old skate or snow board.
Personal Picture Clocks
How to construct a durable clock with a photo background.
Posterboard & Paper
Minimalist design with a splash of colour.
Recycle Old CDs
Use these free printable images to make classy clock designs.
Chalkboard Idea
Framed chalkboard with a clock painted or drawn on.
Alarm Clock Display
Using 12 alarm clocks to create a giant, creative clock.

Simple Book Clock

Photo by Vanya Mornie.

Keep In Time With Style

Classic Tree Slice
A rustic design based on a clock from Pottery Barn.
Wire Clock Frame
Attach a clock mechanism to the centre for a cool clock.
Tray Clock
Turn a wooden tray into a clock with this easy how-to.
Mad Men Clock
Simply add text and a recognisable falling man image to this IKEA clock.

Vinyl Record Clocks

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Photo by Bawtrees.

Recycled Vinyl Record Clock

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This pretty clock is made by hand painting an old vinyl record with high quality acrylics.

Photo by Christine Claringbold.

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  • flipflopju Feb 16, 2012 @ 7:13 pm | delete
    I was just at Michaels today looking at the clock supplies trying to decide if I should make one. I think I will now!
  • teriann Feb 2, 2012 @ 10:56 am | delete
    fun page for the DIY'ers
  • COUNTRYLUTHIER Oct 2, 2011 @ 11:05 pm | delete
    Incredibly artistic time pieces. Great lens.
  • Ella90 Jul 22, 2011 @ 6:54 am | delete
    Great lens, can remember having to do a similar thing for Wood Tech class in high school
  • WindyWinters Jul 11, 2011 @ 7:01 pm | delete
    Very cool clock projects and ideas! My hubby makes burl clocks. :)
  • purpleslug May 26, 2011 @ 2:50 pm | delete
    Some really great ideas! I am going to put this one into my favorites. Thanks! Great lens.
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