Clocks are easy and inexpensive to make and simply require a base and a purchased clock kit.
													
																	Make a wall clock. 
									
	
		
	
																	There are an infinite number of ways to approach assembling your own clock i used a piece of plywood for demonstration below but you can easily fit the movement components into any number of materials like into the center of a vintage dinner plate with the help of a diamond drill bit or onto a piece of tile or onto a chalkboard think of the creative possibilities with chalk drawn. 
																	To make sure your numbers are lined up correctly use a speed square and a straight edge to line everything up so there are 30 degrees between all the numbers. 
																	As part of our deck the home blog hop this week s theme is a diy gift. 
																	Buy three times the supplies and make three times the clocks. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Touch up any scuffs or marks and allow the touch ups to dry. 
																	Looking for a great gift idea to give to a loved one that is easy and cheap to make. 
																	Make sure to set the clock before hanging it on the wall. 
																	So learn how to make a clock and try these classy diy clock ideas to dress up your walls with something more fun than just a painting. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Yet wall clocks in the store can get quite expensive. 
																	I totally have a thing for clocks. 
																	But clocks represent the passage of time so even if your diy clock is for pure decor value that s ok. 
																	Once the paint has dried on the trivet slowly peel the tape off the trivet. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Finish the clock by assembling the clock making kit. 
																	I always wanted to make my own but i never got around to it.