Clock Project

So I looked and looked and couldnt find a clock in the right shape, style or scale for my kitchen. I went all over omaha in search of the perfect clock and then began online shopping. Nothing suited my standards so I figured I would have to settle for what was just OK and customize it.

I found this clock at one of the local discount retailers (half the fun is the hunt, right?) and at a bargain price snatched it up. I didnt like the color at all, since nothing in my house was the weathered rasperry color. But that could be changed...I liked the face & hands enough to experiment.

So I popped the face out of the frame and got busy with the exterior shell. I used a cheesecloth and some black satin paint to gently coat the exterior to make it more of a soot black, with a hint of this reddish base showing through. I dabbled it on in layers.

And this is the final outcome. The softened black looks opaque in the photo but it is actually quite translucent and matte, which makes it a nice, soft, sooty black. It goes perfectly with my accessories & style.

Not bad for $13!!!