Make Your Own Large Wall Clocks

Contrary to everyday opinion, the building and the design of large wall clocks is a somewhat straightforward procedure when comparing overall home design. Designing your own clock will give you the opportunity to have a completely custom large wall clock for your own space, room or walls that it will be placed on.The most significant reason to make ones own large wall clock is cost. Pre-made large wall clocks can cost tons of dollars based on the supplies and measurements.In creating ones own large wall clock you will just need to spend a fraction of the retail price.

The 13 fundamental materials and items which are needed so that you can create a large wall clock include the following:

1. A solid piece of wood cut out in the shape you want, the size is contingent on your design. 2. Shape of the wood cut out can easily be rectangle-shaped, square or the traditional spherical. 3. 1 clock hand kit, conveniently obtained from a typical clock retail store. The clock hand kit is the pack which sits behind every clock. 4. Batteries for the clock hand kit 5. Craft paints and paint brushes (or number stencils) 6. Spray paint that is clear for a sealant 7. Measuring tape 8. A drill kit to drill a hole 9. Sand paper that is an exceptionally fine one 10. Pencils and pens 11. Hanger nails along 12. Handles for pictures 13. A hammer

How to create your wall clock:

1. Sketch your style, which includes dimensions of the clock, on paper 2. Measure the wood to the size of the wall clock 3. Sand the wooden piece in order to create a surface of the clock that is smooth enough to use. 4. Take measurements of the wooden block from each and every side and to locate the central core of the wooden circle and then mark it. 5. Drill an opening through the central point. 6. Turn over the clock so you're looking at the back.From the top edge corner align the hooks of the image and attach it with the aid of nails onto a hinge. 7. Use paint and stencils to modify your large wall clock. 8. Use the craft paint to color the numbers onto the clock face. 9. When the paint is dried totally spray with the clear coat to give it a shiny finish. Make sure to use the clear coat in a well ventilated area. 10. The paint should be allowed to dry for an hour or so and then apply the second coat onto the clock and once more leave for an hour or so to dry. 11. Install the hand kit through the opening down the middle of the clock and put in the batteries.The hands of the clock really should have the ability to move unhampered. 12. Set time on the clock and hang up

And it is all finished. Easy!

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This post was written by Beverly Hathaway on March 12, 2011

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Selecting The Right Wall Clock

In this nonstop action packed world that we live we have our lives dictated to us by time. Clocks and watches are a massively important factor in our lives ensuring that we can manage our busy schedules in an organized way. It is strange really how we let something that is nothing more than a concept, as this is what time is.

Earlier, the wall clocks were such an item that were considered important only due to their functions, but as the time is moving, they are now considered as one of the items by which we can decorate the house. With a costly watch, you can depict the character of the person and also the style by which they lead their life.

So how do you go about choosing exactly the right clock for your lifestyle? Clocks need to be functional above all else but the need for our homes and workspaces to be more than just functional has lead many designers and producers to move away from the sterile looking white wall clock and more towards the fashionable and eye catching designer wall clock that will you see in many homes and offices.

The designer clocks are gaining an important place as far as the decoration of the room is concerned. With this you can add a different feeling of style and elegance to the room. Do not purchase the clocks only by seeing their style as the time that is shown by them is the most important thing.

Choosing the right wall clock for your home and office can be a difficult job, you need your clock to be bold enough to make a statement about you and your lifestyle but not too bold as to stick out like a sore thumb. Getting the balance right is very important if you want your wall clock to be admired as a centre piece to your home or office space.

You should always try to get a wall clock that matches the decor of the room but that does not blend so much as to get lost in the color scheme. Your wall clock should add to the aesthetics of the room and be something that people admire and comment on.

The author is a dealer of different types of clocks. He is a renowned dealer of various types of time displaying devices. To know more please visit the sites square wall clock and digital wall clock.

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This post was written by Mike Eggert on June 25, 2010

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