Easy DIY USA Clock

A few months back I saw clock in the shape of California that someone had found at a thrift store and repurposed in their home and I loved it.  Today we’re doing better than that.  We’re making a clock with the whole country!

Supply List

• Rustic USA Map
• clock movement
• Creative Woodburner Value Tool or Creative Versa-Tool
• HotStamp Numbers & Symbol Set
• DecoArt Color Stain, ash gray
• drill
• paint brush
• rag
• sandpaper or sanding block

Step One:  Drill a hole for the clock movement to be inserted into later.

Step Two:  Lightly sand the raw wood and stain.  Apply the stain with a paint brush and wipe off with a rag.  The stain looks dark in this photo but it will dry lighter.

Step Three:  After the stain has dried completely, sand until the surface is smooth.  Remove as much color as you want from the edges for a more rustic look.

Step Four:  Insert clock movement, following directions on the package.

Step Five:  Burn numbers on clock.  I chose to only do 3, 6, 9, and 12.  Here’s my wood burning set up so I don’t burn my table:

Step Six:  Insert AA battery and hang up your clock!

Check out these other projects made with Walnut Hollow clock movements:

• Retro Wall Clock
• Decoupage Floral Napkin Clock
• Wedding Clock Guest Book
• To Do Clock
• Chalkboard Clock

Thanks for reading!  Leave a comment and let me know if you’ve ever made a clock.

BIO

I’m Ann Tatum from Duct Tape and Denim.  I’m a jewelry designer but I can’t contain my creativity to just jewelry!  From childhood I’ve loved just about every craft I’ve ever tried.  And my studio currently looks like I’m enjoying every craft!  I especially love upcycling vintage finds.  I raised two daughters who are now married, have one grandson, and live with my musical husband and the boss of our house, the cat.  Follow our adventures on DuctTapeAndDenim.com.