DIY Plate Clock
Learn how to make your very own plate clock with this easy tutorial.
Cost: $30
Equipment
- Cordless Drill with 1/2″ glass and tile drill bit
- Spray paint optional if you want to change the color of your clock hands
- Industrial strength adhesive
Ingredients
- 1 plate
- 1 clock mechanism
- 1 picture hanger
Instructions
- Drill a hole in the center of the plate with a glass and tile drill bit.Drill from the front of the plate to the back to avoid chipping on the plate face.Typically, you’d use the nut that comes with the clock mechanism to attach the mechanism/clock hands to the plate. But our plate is 1/16″ too thick to work with the enclosed nut.So instead use industrial-strength adhesive to attach the mechanism to the back of the plate, placing the protruding piece through your drilled center hole.
- At the same time, glue the picture hanger above the clock mechanism on the back.
- When the adhesive is dry, flip the clock over and attach the clock hands. (They pop right on the protruding clock mechanism).Shorthand first, long hand second, and topper last.