DIY Decorative Clock

I don't like to throw away any scrap supawood or MDF that I have lying around, and since I use so much for projects on Home-Dzine.co.za. there is always guaranteed to be plenty of scraps.

Small projects are great for using up scraps and this decorative clock is a fairly simple project with stunning results.  I used 6mm supawood/MDF, but you can use any thickness you have. Just bear in mind that the thicker it is - the harder to cut.

Find a nice design that you like, or freehand your design, and transfer this onto your supawood/MDF.

Clamp the board securely to a workbench so that it doesn't move around when you cut from the outside in.  A thin jigsaw blade - or fretsaw blade - is the best blade to use as it is easier to move around as you cut.  Use a drill bit to make a hole on inner areas to allow access for the jigsaw blade.

Use sanding paper to smooth away any cutting defect as these will show up once you paint.

I used Rust-Oleum 2X spray paint in satin blossom white to spray the front and back sections.  Also note that the front and back sections are two different designs, rather than a single design. You will need to spray the cut edges a few times, as supawood/MDF is extremely absorbent.

In the side that you want for the front, drill a hole for the clock hands.  I'm not going to tell you what size to drill, as clock movements and hands come in all different sizes.

Attach the clock movement and hands to the drilled front panel.  I used a strip of double-sided tape to attach the back, so that it can be pulled apart and re-stuck when you need to change the battery.

And there you have it - the perfect gift for family and friends - or for you own home.  Make a few and then paint in different colours.