DIY watch-themed craft. DIY New Year's watch

01.09.2019

Clocks don't just tell the time and keep us from staying up late - they can also serve as impressive works of art to decorate our homes.

A beautiful and ornate watch may be too expensive, but there are many ways to make your own watch. All you need is a little time, creativity and motivation to get started, and you can create something completely different, something that no one else has, a thing that has no analogues in the world.

Floating wall clock

Collect all required material. To create a floating clock you will need the following tools:

adhesive putty;
wooden numbers from 1 to 12;
4 different sheets of scrapbook paper;
glue;
knife;
set of clock mechanisms.

Wooden numbers can be purchased at a craft store, or you can cut them yourself. A set of clock mechanisms can be purchased in specialized stores; they are inexpensive. Search the Internet, you will find several of them. You can use a mechanism with hands from an old clock that you have in your house or gathering dust somewhere in the attic.

Wooden numbers will look more interesting in different fonts and sizes. You can varnish the wooden numbers or glue on scrapbooking paper and then varnish. An interesting effect can be achieved if you spray the numbers with metallic silver paint.

Set the clock. The clock will be about 60cm wide, so choose a location to mount it where you have plenty of space. Once you have chosen a location, use a ruler to determine the center of the spot. This is where you will hang the clock mechanism.

Secure the clock mechanism to the wall using adhesive putty. This piece looks great when placed above a mantel or low cabinet.

Decide where you will hang the numbers. Use a ruler to measure 30 centimeters directly from the top of the clock. Mark this spot with a pencil. This is where you will hang number 12. Measure 30 centimeters to the right of the clock and mark it with a pencil. This is where you will hang number 3. Measure 30 centimeters below your clock and mark it with a pencil. This is where you will hang number 6. Measure 30 centimeters to the left of the clock and mark it with a pencil. This is where you will hang number 9.

Hang the numbers and set the clock. Use adhesive putty to hang 12, 3, 6 and 9 onto the pre-designated pencil spots. You can then use a ruler and pencil in the space and mark where the rest of the numbers will remain.

Use adhesive putty to hang the remaining numbers. The adhesive putty is easy to remove, so if you need to customize the placement of the number, you can easily remove it from the wall and reinstall it in another location. Insert the batteries into the watch mechanism and install them on right time.

Clock "Rainbow"

Know that recycling old things is of great importance for preserving our nature. And if you learn to recycle things instead of throwing them away and polluting them environment- it will be wonderful.

An additional bonus will be cost savings and the ability to manufacture great gift for your loved ones. Try making this watch from recycled items. Let's see how to do it Wall Clock DIY using popsicle sticks.

What you need:

12 ice cream sticks;
Watch mechanism;
Styrofoam;
1 sheet of plywood;
fabric or acrylic paints;
glue.

Progress:

Paint popsicle sticks rainbow colors. Line them up on the wall and mark the line with a ruler. This is done to determine how much space you need to insert the numbers.
Cut a circle with a diameter of 5 centimeters from foam. Draw numbers on it with a pencil. Then you need to paint the circles with acrylic paints.

Shape the face of the clock. Make a circle out of a sheet of plywood and paint it with white paint. Take a ruler and divide the circle into 12 parts. Drill a hole (you can use a large nail if you don't have a drill).
Apply glue. Lightly spread glue along the line on the right side of the clock and stick.

Now all you have to do is stick the numbers on. Add a clock mechanism and you're done!

Instead of popsicle sticks, you can use buttons and barbecue sticks or felt that you can cut out flowers from. Use any available material - these can be fragments of broken children's toys, etc. Remember that you can create a masterpiece from garbage and help nature.

Clock from photographs

Enough original idea make a watch with your own hands from portraits of loved ones, which can become a true decoration of your interior.

To make this original watch, you will need the following materials:

2 sheets of 18x24 newsprint or poster paper;
scotch;
pencil;
12 2x3 photo frames;
12 photographs, size 2x3;
Watch mechanism;
ruler;
sheet of cardboard size 8.5 x11;
scissors;
insulating tape;
hammer;
nails.

Lay out the hours. Place two sheets of newsprint or poster paper on the floor, then attach them to each other with tape. Place the clock mechanism kit in the center of the sheets and then place the photo frames around the clock mechanism.

Experiment with frames, placing some horizontally and some vertically. Play with the layout until you find a design that works best for you.

When you are satisfied with the result, use a pencil to draw the outlines of the photo frames on a piece of paper.

Insert photos into frames. Choose the most good photos for this project. Try to come up with a theme and choose twelve paintings that fit that theme. For example, choose pictures of twelve of your vacation spots. Or choose twelve different photos from key events in your life or relationship with your partner.

Attach the clock mechanism. Use a pencil, ruler and scissors to cut the cardstock into a square or rectangle. It should be large enough to cover the clock mechanism.

If the clock mechanism is small, cut cardboard to size 3.25 x 3.75 - the same size as the picture frames. Cut a hole in the center of the cardboard. The metal part of the watch mechanism will be located here, attach it. Use a piece of cardboard instead of a "dial".

Find an empty wall where you can hang a wall clock. Attach your paper blanks to the wall with tape and nail the photo frames. Make sure they match the pattern of the dial.

After you finish hammering, pull out newsprint off the wall. The nails should stay in place and the paper should slide out easily.

Button watch

Such a clock will look quite original and give the room more comfort. Take a hoop, buttons, don’t forget about the clock mechanism, stock up on braid and fabric in the colors you need.

The fabric should be well secured to the hoop, the edges should be trimmed so that they do not protrude beyond the shape. This will be your dial, naturally you need to make numbers for it. To do this, sew the buttons in the order in which the numbers are located on the dial.

Make a hole in the center so you can attach the clock mechanism. And for the clock to hang beautifully on the wall, you need to hang it. To do this, take a ribbon, attach it to a hoop, and then hang it on a nail on the wall.

Other creative ideas

As you can see, you can create a lot of interesting things from scrap materials. You can use halves of a globe or wooden spools for winding cables. Needlewomen can create this piece of furniture from a lace napkin or knit a cover with threads.

Children will be interested in having a clock made of lollipops or candies in their room. A product made from vinyl records will fit perfectly into an interior in the Art Nouveau style. Form vinyl record can be easily changed by heating it. You can also paint a vinyl disc with acrylic paint and then your product will take on an absolutely incredible shape.

And if you take a sawn wooden circle as a dial, you can place a wooden clock in any room.

A great idea is a cardboard clock in the form of a picture or map of the area or a grandfather clock. You can also take old unnecessary mechanisms and make a clock for your kitchen, decorating it with scrapbooking paper or coffee beans. Even if you have nothing in the house, you can buy cutting board for the kitchen and create a clock from it. And the decoupage technique will help you decorate the board and turn it into a true masterpiece.

Feel like a real designer, create your own projects, decorate the space of your home and bring joy to your friends!

Various types of watches accompany us everywhere. Wall, floor, wrist. It is simply impossible to do without them. They are used not only for practical purposes, to tell the time, but also for interior decoration. It’s quite possible to make a watch with your own hands from scrap materials.

Interesting options for wall clocks

In fact, there are a lot of options for creating wall clocks at home, but I would like to consider the most popular ones.

From vinyl records or discs

Detailed instructions will tell you how to make a wall clock from vinyl records or disks with your own hands:

Prepare a vinyl record or disk, remove all stickers and dirt from its surface. If you are using a disc, choose one with a white core. Prepare the clock mechanism in advance, purchase or use it from an old clock.

Apply primer to the surface using a special spray bottle and cover with acrylic, if necessary. Leave it to dry for a while. Make the background of the clock more saturated with acrylic bright color or gold.

When using a vinyl record, it is better to decorate its surface using decoupage. To do this, prepare a paper picture or a napkin, apply a layer of glue to the surface of the dial, moisten the picture and attach it to the adhesive base. Apply a layer of glue on top, carefully smoothing the surface to prevent bubbles from forming, and dry.

Cover the drawing acrylic varnish in three layers. Make suitable numbers and fix them on the dial in the right places.

Make a hole in the center of the plate and secure the mechanism with arrows, which can be a different color as you wish. Install the battery, set the correct time and hang the clock on the wall in the right place.

These hand-made watches can be given to friends and family, or they can be used to decorate the interior of any room. Many options for DIY watches using the decoupage technique are presented in the photo.

Coffee theme

A clock decorated with coffee beans is suitable for the kitchen. A creative process will give you a lot of pleasure:

prepare the clock mechanism and the base in the shape of a circle;
For beautiful decoupage watch with your own hands, select a suitable picture with fragments related to coffee;
Apply primer to the surface and paint one side White color, the other – in brown. Leave the product to dry;
cover adhesive composition(glue diluted with water – 1:1);
lay the picture flat so that no bubbles form and dry it;
schematically depict the location of the grains;
Place the coffee beans in the picture according to the diagram. Place the grains close to each other, securing them with stained glass paint;
leave the product to dry, then apply the numbers and install the clock mechanism;
secure the decorated surface of the dial with clear acrylic varnish.

Wood clock

It’s even easier to make original and stylish wooden clocks for ethnic interior styles:

take a cut tree suitable shape and size, thickness no more than 3 cm;
clean the bark and unnecessary parts, if necessary, adjust the shape of the future dial;
make a hole in the center to install the hands and clock mechanism;
Apply varnish to the surface and let it dry;
install the mechanism and secure the numbers.

Clock-plate

A clock made from a plate will also decorate kitchen interior, and they are easy to make. You just need to drill a hole in the center of the plate, install a mechanism with arrows and decorate it as you wish.

And master classes on watches with their own hands will tell you and show you a more detailed procedure for working.

With cutlery

Continuing the kitchen theme, I would like to consider another option for a DIY clock using cutlery: forks and spoons.

take the disc box, cut out a circle and paint it in the desired color;
drill a hole in the center;
wash the cutlery thoroughly, dry it and degrease it;
fasten them on the back side of the circle at equal intervals, alternating with each other;
paint them in different colors;
install a mechanical device and hands, set the time and decorate your kitchen interior with a clock.

Even more best ideas You can find decorative frames for watches with your own hands on the corresponding websites.

DIY watch photo

Clock on New Year with your own hands.

New Year is one of the holidays with a particularly warm and soulful atmosphere. And it is created from many small little things. Holiday tree, colorful lights, beautifully wrapped gifts and, of course, various New Year decorations.

For those who want to create a festive and warm atmosphere with their own hands, we will tell you how to make a beautiful New Year's clock that can decorate any home. Beginning needlewomen can try to make a simple watch round shape from foam plastic, and those who have skills in this matter can try to make New Year's craft more like a cuckoo house.

Stencil of a New Year's clock made of paper and a dial for a New Year's clock: print the template

Template #1

Template No. 2

Template No. 3

In principle, New Year's watches can have absolutely different shapes. If you wish, you can make them look like an ordinary round alarm clock or make a more massive product that can be placed on the wall.

But whatever form your craft takes, remember that in this case it is extremely important to pay attention to the decor. To make your watch truly look like Christmas decoration be sure to decorate them spruce branches, cotton wool, shiny snowflakes and sequins.

As for the dial, it can be either simple or complex. If you don't want to bother, then just draw a circle, put numbers on it and attach it to the base. If your goal is more original craft, then decorate it with an interesting themed watch face. Examples holiday stencils for making New Year's watches you can see a little higher.

How to make a beautiful New Year's watch out of a box?

If you want to make a New Year's craft as quickly as possible, then a ready-made box is exactly what you need. An ordinary rectangular box or, for example, a round cake box is perfect for these purposes. If you prefer this particular craft option, then you will only need to correctly fix the parts together and, of course, decorate them in an original way.

Watch from a cake box:

First of all, wash the box and dry it thoroughly
Next, take the paper of the color you need and cut out the numbers for the dial from it
Gently coat them with glue and secure them to the top of the box
While they dry, start decorating the inside of the craft.

Put in it a colorful rain, small Christmas decorations or just cute animal figures

Make plasticine blanks (they should be shaped like cones) and wrap them in foil
Connect the two parts of the box together, fix the pine cones on them and additionally decorate the craft with rain

New Year's watch from the gift box:

So, take a rectangular box and fix ribbons on its bottom, to which the cones will later be tied

At the next stage, using a stencil, cut out the festive dial and also fix it on the workpiece

Next, take two thin rectangular boxes and 2 pieces of cardboard triangular shape and make a roof for your clock

Decorate the craft at your discretion (you can use absolutely all the New Year’s tinsel or fir branches)

How to make a beautiful New Year's clock from cardboard?

New Year's cardboard clock

DIY decorations

If you like to do everything with your own hands, then try making the very foundation yourself for New Year’s hours. Any box made from thick cardboard. If you have never done it before, you can watch the master class posted a little higher. The picture shows a diagram, following which you can special problems make a blank for an original craft.

But remember, even this simple thing you have to do it as diligently as possible. This means that you cannot afford to cut out fold lines, as they say, by eye. If in the end you want to get the perfect blank, then you will first need to arm yourself with a ruler and a pencil, draw the cardboard correctly, and only then start cutting the lines.

When the box is ready, all you have to do is decorate it New Year's tinsel. And don’t forget that first you definitely need to mark a festive dial on it. To make it clear to others that the craft was made in honor of the New Year, give preference to dials with Santa Claus, a Snowman, or simply beautiful snowflakes on them.

How to make a beautiful New Year's clock from candies?

New Year's candy clock

Recommendations for making a box

If you want to make a New Year's clock from candies, then you will have to do it yourself round box the right size. In order for your craft to turn out perfect, you will need to make sure that the side of the cardboard blank is the same length as the candies you have chosen.

First, tighten cardboard blank corrugated paper, foil or just beautiful packaging. Try to fix it on the base as well as possible, because this will determine how well the candies will stick to it.
Glue the dial to the top of the box and be sure to make arrows. They can be made from more contrasting paper or wooden blanks painted in the desired color.
When all this is ready, you can start fixing the candy on the box. Try to lay them in such a way that there is no greater distance between them. If you have chosen candies with uneven edges, then fill in the resulting voids with rain.
After all the candies have been glued, all you have to do is decorate your New Year's clock with additional holiday decor. At this stage, you can allow yourself to use all your imagination and, in addition to the standard New Year's decor use, for example, beautiful buttons or original rivets.

How to make a beautiful New Year's clock from disks?

The easiest way to make a clock from a disk is to simply take it, secure it on a string, and then use a marker to draw a dial on it. In the end you will get simple craft, which can be used to paint the Christmas tree.

If you want to surprise others more interesting decoration, then don’t be lazy and make more disks complex figure. After they are well fixed to each other, all you have to do is decorate them accordingly and attach arrows to them.

Another good option is to cover the disc with a ready-made holiday dial. In order to make such a watch, you will need to print a stencil to the required scale, cut it out and carefully stick it on the disk. As soon as everything dries well, you can attach a rope by which the decoration will be hung, and place it in any place convenient for you.

How to make a beautiful New Year's clock from polystyrene foam?

New Year's foam clock

Clock cut out of foam plastic

Figurines for decorating watches

If you have been doing handicrafts for a long time, then you probably know that polystyrene foam is a very malleable material. If desired, you can make a very beautiful New Year's watch out of it. If you have time, you can cut out a round piece of the desired size from this material, and then treat it the same way as with a round box. You can cover it with decorative material and then decorate it to your liking.

Also, if desired, the foam plastic can be decorated with paints and then decorated with shiny tinsel. Well, those needlewomen who are not afraid of painstaking work can try cutting out clocks from foam plastic. And in order for your craft to turn out festive, you will need to give it an interesting shape or simply decorate it New Year's figures made from the same foam. You can see how all this can be brought to life in the pictures posted above.

How to make a beautiful New Year's clock from salt dough?

Preparing for New Year's Eve

New Year's clock made of salt dough

If you like to do handicrafts with your children, then you will definitely enjoy making a New Year's clock from salt dough. There is nothing complicated in this process, as all you have to do is give the material correct form. But still remember that in order for your craft to turn out correctly, you need to approach the preparation of the dough as responsibly as possible.

You must achieve such a consistency that it does not crumble or stick to your hands. Some needlewomen advise beginners to add a little to the dough. vegetable oil, citing the fact that it will be easy to roll out. But as practice shows, such dough ultimately dries very poorly and quickly cracks after drying.

In view of this, it will be better if you prepare the dough according to the following recipe:

Flour - 500 g
Salt - 250 g
Water - 250 ml

Yes, and remember that the prepared dough cannot be left lying for a very long time as this will certainly affect the strength finished product. Therefore, it will be better if, after mixing, you immediately begin creating a festive masterpiece. There are two ways to make a New Year's clock. You can simply roll out the dough and then cut the clock into the shape you want.

You can also try to post a craft from small parts and only after that dry it in the oven. Remember that the dough must be dried, because this is the only way you can get a strong structure that will not be afraid of moisture. If you try to quickly bake your workpieces, they may not dry out inside and this will lead to the formation of cracks after drying.

DIY New Year's craft cuckoo clock: photo

New Year's cuckoo clocks are made according to the same principle as those crafts with which we have already introduced you. In view of this, first you will need to prepare thick cardboard, glue or tape, holiday decor and paints for painting, and you can safely start creating New Year's decorations.

So:

First, cut out the blanks from which you will later make a house. When cutting, make sure that all parts have correct sizes. If at least one of the blanks is smaller or larger than necessary, then in the end you will not be able to assemble the structure.

Having cut out all the necessary blanks, begin to connect them together, first with glue, and then with tape. This will help ensure that the finished structure is as strong as possible.

Having made the box, start making a blank that imitates a cuckoo's house. In this case, it is important to correctly calculate the size of the hole in which the bird will be visible. In order for her to look harmonious in it, it should be at least 1-2 cm taller and wider than she is.

At the final stage, make a cuckoo (it can be made of paper or plasticine) and fix it in the opening. Connect all the parts of the clock together and decorate them the way you like.

Video: Clock made from candies. What to give for the New Year?

It is not so easy to teach a child to understand time by a clock. But it needs to be done. To make it interesting for your child during such activities, do it with him visual material- cardboard clock. Invite your child to make arrows with his own hands and write numbers. Believe me, your child will enjoy playing with such an educational toy. The master class proposed in this article will tell you how to make a clock out of cardboard to teach children the concept of time.

Materials and tools

To work on making a fake watch you will need:

thick cardboard in three colors;
a compass or two plates;
scissors;
pencil;
bolt with nut;
PVA glue;
markers;
decorative elements.

How to make a clock out of cardboard: process description

On sheets of cardboard of different colors, use a compass to draw two circles (or circle two plates). The second part should be slightly smaller than the first. Cut them out and stick one on top of the other. Try to ensure that the centers of both circles coincide.
Draw arrows of the desired shape on the cardboard and cut them out. If the cardboard is not very thick, then glue it together in half. It is important that this watch part is durable.
Glue a round blank onto a whole sheet of rectangular cardboard. Place something flat and hard on it and leave it to dry. This is necessary so that the product does not deform from the moisture provided by the glue.
Punch a hole in the center of the circle, and make the same holes on the arrows. Using a small bolt and nut, attach the arrows to the base of the product.
Using markers, write the numbers 1 through 12 along the edge of the outer circle. In the future, when the child learns to understand time using these symbols, you can add values from 13 to 24 on the side.
Decorate the product the way your little Know-It-All wishes. These can be stickers, drawings, applique.

So now you know how to make a clock out of cardboard. This product option is perhaps the simplest and most affordable. With older children you can perform a different model.

An interesting idea: how to make a clock from cardboard, and not only from cardboard?

Your child will really like this fake watch with a real mechanism. He will be able to move the hands and set the time independently. To make such a product you will need the following materials:

corrugated cardboard;
with arrows;
plastic caps (from bottles, jars of vitamins, gouache paint boxes) - 12 pieces;
glue gun;
scissors;
pencil.

Step-by-step instructions: how to make a clock out of cardboard

Cut out of cardboard big circle.
Place the lids at approximately the same distance from each other and glue them using a heat gun.
Punch a hole in the center of the product. This can be easily done with a pencil, because... corrugated cardboard pierces without difficulty.
Install the arrows on the inside and on the outside.
Write a number on each lid with a marker or stick it on paper.

That's all. The clock is ready. If the mechanism is working, then such a dummy can even show the time correctly and serve not only as an educational toy, but also as an ordinary wall clock in the children's room.

If you have children growing up in your house, be sure to take note of our master class “How to make a clock out of cardboard.” Kids will enjoy playing with something they made themselves more than with a watch. industrial production. Have fun and fruitful activities!

A wonderful educational toy for children is a cardboard clock. Especially if you make them with your child. This article contains a master class on how to make a clock from cardboard with your own hands.

I wonder why such a watch is needed?

Play.
Study time.
Develop hand motor skills (during the process of cutting out circles).
Develop creative imagination. Let the children choose the color of the clock, hands, and numbers themselves.

Step-by-step master class

To make a watch you will need:

Good mood
Colored cardboard - 3 colors (blue, yellow, red)
Scissors
Felt pen
Thread, needle, ribbon or button (for securing arrows)

1.Cut out a large circle from cardboard. This will be the base of our clock.

2. Cut out 12 circles for numbers. An adult can do this. But if a child over 5 years old wants to do it himself, trust him with this job! Yes, perhaps the circles will not be perfect... But the child’s pleasure will be joint creativity worth it!

If your child is just starting to learn how to cut, be sure to show him how to do it correctly. Do not use scissors with sharp ends to prevent the child from getting hurt.

Be sure to praise! After all, each circle will turn out better and better!

3. Glue the circles onto the base and sign the numbers.

4. Cut out two arrows from red cardboard.

5. Attach arrows in the center of the circle. I did this using a small ribbon, thread and needle. WITH reverse side I attached a small match. And I sewed on the arrows. It turned out on one side - a small flower made from a ribbon. On the other side is a match that can be hidden with tape or a piece of electrical tape.