So, what do you do with a broken clock that will cost more to fix than it would be worth? You repurpose it, of course!!
We came upon this vintage grandfather clock a few months ago with the initial idea of fixing it. The cost of the parts are outrageous, and since it's not an antique clock, I couldn't justify putting that kind of money into it when I really didn't love it.
After we stripped the rest of the parts (to sell on-line), I started searching Pinterest for ideas and found this really cool redesign by Mill City Antiques.
It got several coats of Navajo White by American Paint Company. This is a chalk/clay paint and it was perfect for this project. The inside got a couple of coats of APC paint in Dollar Bill.
The plexiglass where the face was got a couple of coats of chalkboard paint both inside and out.
I had a general plan, but as always, I came up with new ideas as I went along. For instance, I knew that it was going to be a coat rack/umbrella stand on the inside....but I really didn't want to be able to see inside when the door is closed. So, I created a reverse stencil and tacked it to the inside of the glass using spray adhesive. Then, took a can of frosted glass spray and coated it several times.
The bottom needed a little something, so I chose a hotel sign typography from the Graphics Fairy here and transferred it, then filled it in with a paint pen and sanded.
After a little distressing and some waxing - I seriously love the way it turned out!! These pictures don't do it justice....I really need a new camera.
What do you think? It will be available at the Vintage Therapy Market and Grand Opening at Deep Creek Vintage next weekend!
'Til next time!
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Very clever, Susan! You always think of great ways to repurpose. Hope you're doing well.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I have to give credit to Pinterest. :)
DeleteI feel like a different woman since the surgery. The pain is gone and I feel SOOOOOO much better. It's like a huge cloud has been lifted.
Love this idea and I've been looking for a grandfather clock for my own! Beautiful upcycle. :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
Thank you, Lisa! This clock sat in our dining room not working for months and I finally had to do something to it. I really like how it turned out. :)
DeleteLOVE IT!!! So cool!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ma'am! I submitted it to you...hope you got it! :)
DeleteOh my gosh I love this idea! I actually have a clock similar to this.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I can't take the credit for the original idea, but I do really love my version. :)
DeleteGreat idea. Love how it turned out!
ReplyDeleteMary @ Orphans With Makeup
Thank you! It definitely took something that almost went to the dump and made it useful again.
DeleteSusan, it's gorgeous! You will be one of the features tomorrow at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button for your blog. Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!! :)
DeleteThis is my first time visiting. I have never seen a clock like this before, you did an amazing job. The new paint brings out the detail in the wood. I think it will be more useful as storage than as a clock. Lucky person who gets to own this masterpiece.
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Thank you so much! I am pleased to say that she was the first to go to a new home at the market! :)
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