Upcycled Clock to Photo Frame

Take one old clock that no longer works, and make it into a funky photo frame!

This clock has a wide plastic edge that my clever hubby painted in acrylic paints to resemble  wood.

It was a loved clock!

So instead of binning it, I decided to upcycle it!

The first step was to unscrew it, removing the back, the middle, and then carefully, the glass.

Then I removed the clock mechanism.

I home printed a special photograph to fit the size of the clock frame.

A patterned paper was cut to fit the sides of the inside of the clock.

The paper and photograph was then glued into place using a PVA paper glue.

Next some detail embellisments.

You could use whatever you like to accessorise your photo, but because this was a tropical island wedding scene, I chose a plaited twine rope.

I used hot glue to secure it into place around the photograph.

 

Then it was a matter of placing the glass on the front, placing back into the frame, and re-screwing the backing onto the clock.

Hung on the wall, I'm thrilled with how this upcycling  project turned out.

Inspired?

If you don't have an old clock, you can source them from thrift stores, or buy a cheap one from the dollar store.

Paint the clock frame, place a favourite photograph in it, then add embellishments for a funky photo display.

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