How to make a clock from a record with your own hands. Do-it-yourself vinyl record clock - a step-by-step master class with a photo How to cut from a record

Master class: Do-it-yourself clock "Spring mood"

At first they were solar and watery, then they became fiery and sandy, and, finally, they appeared in mechanical. But, whatever their interpretations, they have always remained what they are today - the sources of time.


Use of the lesson will come in handy: for children of primary school age (with the help of adults), older children, educators, technology teachers and primary school, for those who love creativity.

Purpose:
- gift, interior decoration;
- manufacture of watches using waste materials.

Purpose of the lesson:
to form inclinations for creative abilities and talents of students for needlework by expanding their horizons and creating conditions for the creative self-realization of the child's personality.

Tasks:
- to form a cognitive interest in arts and crafts;
- to develop the individual abilities of students;
- develop artistic taste and focus on the quality of products.
- introduce the basics of decoupage technique;
- contribute to the formation of a comprehensive developed personality;
- to see the benefits in unnecessary things.

Materials and tools:

Scissors;
vinyl record;
glue gun;

PVA glue;
tassel;
napkins;
clockwork;
eggshell.

Watch
They say the clock is on.
They say the clock is running fast.
They say the clock is ticking
But they are a little behind.
Mishka and I watched together
But the clock hangs in place.
(Vladimir Orlov)

Manufacturing steps:

Using PVA glue, glue the plate with pieces of paper.

Do not let dry, glue the pieces eggshell.

We close the shells with a layer of napkin. Let's dry.

Napkins come in two or three layers. Even upper layer has a pattern, we will be able to use the bottom two white layers. We only need one. We cut the edge. We take a sheet of A4 format, retreat 5-7 cm. We do not grease it much with glue. Dry a little and press the edge of the napkin. Fold or cut edges.

Using the printer, print the desired image.

Remove the sheet and carefully cut out.

Glue to the base.

Using fragments from different napkins, we create our own composition.

The mood was good and such a clearing turned out.

The clock mechanism can be bought at the store, or you can use it from old watches.

We fix the mechanism with a glue gun. And here they are, our watch!

Choose a place in the apartment for hours or give to your loved ones!

There may be many options. I offer a watch with shells.

Congratulations from the bottom of my heart
And I give you a watch.
So that everything always succeeds
Nothing was forgotten.

For a gift to look at
Every day they got richer.
And appreciate every hour
Remember that they love you!

Thank you for your attention. I'm waiting for your feedback)))

How to make a watch with your own hands? Yes, it's very simple: having everything necessary tools, paints and materials, watches at home is not difficult to make. We will tell and show with an example how to make a home clock suitable for a specific (your) interior. Of course, some blanks may not be enough, but they can be replaced or made independently. But we went the other way: we bought all the missing parts (about them later) in a needlework store and on aliexpress (here, of course, we had to wait).

We will make clocks using the craquelure technique that will perfectly fit into a Provence or Shabby Chic room.

To make a wall clock with our own hands (we will make wall clocks) from an old record (yes, yes!), We need the following materials and tools:

• The old record itself (we choose the diameter at will);
• Clock mechanism (ready-made is bought);
• Clock hands (straight or openwork - selected depending on the design);
• Numbers - ready-made ones are bought or various items are used instead (for example, bottle caps, stickers cut out of cardboard and painted, spoons or forks, paper clips - there are a lot of options, it all depends on your imagination);
• Brushes - different (it is convenient for someone to work small, someone large) - necessarily both soft and bristly;
• Base paint (color of cracks) - in our case, pink;
• The main color is beige;
• Paint for decor - in our case there are two of them: golden "chameleon" and white acrylic;
• Acrylic varnish - matte or glossy (but keep in mind - glossy will reflect light and time may not be visible);
• Acrylic varnish with sparkles (for decoration of numbers);
• Craquelure varnish is the most important component, without which it is impossible to work in the craquelure technique.

We bought the clock mechanism on the well-known Chinese platform Aliexpress. I will say right away - we really liked it, because it goes silently (not quietly, but silently), you can hear it only then. when you raise your ear. You can find the link to the product here:

So, let's start making watches with our own hands from an old record using the craquelure technique.

Previously, the surface of our plate must be degreased and coated with a primer. For this purpose, we used a white acrylic art primer. After the primer dries, we cover the plate with pink paint, which will serve as a base and highlight our cracks:

It is necessary to paint at least two layers, and if a larger decoration of the watch surface is not planned, then three. Let's wait for the paint to dry.

In principle, such a surface of the clock can already be used, but we are not interested. In order for the clock made with our own hands from an old record to have a more expensive and prestigious look, we will continue to decorate it.

Now we cover our watch with craquelure varnish. In one or two layers - depends on the desired result, since:

The thicker the layer of varnish, the larger the cracks will be.

While the varnish is drying, let's take care of the numbers - paint them pink (we just mixed hot pink paint with white, we got a lighter pink):

And cover them with glitter polish. Well, this fad is also optional.

Also sends our figures for hours to dry.

The craquelure varnish is already dry, so now the most interesting thing is to cover our watch with beige paint in one layer. Cracks begin to appear almost immediately, after drying we get such an aged surface:

In appearance, you can’t even tell that it was once a record of the 60s. We will continue to decorate, but first we will cover the plate with transparent acrylic matte varnish to protect the painted surface:

The most interesting moment in the manufacture of crafts at home is, of course, their decoration. Do-it-yourself clock decor can undoubtedly please your children, because this is a creative process. With the help of a reusable stencil (each one chooses for himself which one to use), we apply a chameleon pattern with golden paint:

The pattern can be applied both randomly and in compliance with some rules and symmetry. We chose the first option - applied to the surface of the watch openwork pattern in several places.

We are waiting for our golden flowers dry and proceed to the next step - now we apply the same patterns with white paint:

We also wait for the flowers to dry and proceed to the final stage - the installation of the clockwork:

So, we looked at how to make a watch with our own hands from an old record using the craquelure technique with detailed description And step by step photos work done. I repeat - we really liked the clockwork itself - quiet and does not lie.

A feature of this watch is that golden patterns applied with chameleon paint are visible only at a certain angle.

Many people used to have a gramophone at home, on which they listened to their favorite music. Looking at vinyl records, there is a feeling of nostalgia. Therefore, not everyone can overcome themselves and throw out this relic of the past. It is better to take the opportunity and make a clock from vinyl records with your own hands. This accessory will decorate any room and give the interior originality and elegance. This is especially true for collectors of old and exclusive items.

Making a vinyl clock is not as difficult as it might seem at first. Observing simple rules, everyone is able to create an original decor element that will optimally fit into the interior of the kitchen or living room.

Installing the clockwork (MK)

A product with a clockwork - this option is the simplest. The essence of the work is to install the clockwork directly on the plate.

To make a homemade product, you need to go through the following steps:

1. Fix the base of the mechanism on the reverse side of the plate. Better to use glue.

2. The arrows will exit through the hole that is placed in the center of the base. Here you need to make sure that the mechanism is located exactly in the center.

3. It remains only to install the hands and the clock is ready.

4. If desired, the base can be embellished with various patterns or patterns. For lovers of minimalism, this option will be the most suitable.

On video: clock from a vinyl plate with numbers.

Clock from a plate of an unusual shape (MK)

Unusual watches - in this case we will talk about creating a product of various shapes. How to make:

1. A pattern is applied to the plate, along the office of which the cut will be carried out in the future. You can use ready-made stencil. You just need to attach it to the base and outline it.

2. Cutting a vinyl record is carried out with a special drill machine or an ordinary jigsaw. The work must be done very carefully so as not to damage the source material.

3. To give the product a finished look, it is necessary to put a dial on the plate. onto the plate with simple pencil numbers are applied. With the help of a drill machine, they are cut along the contour. When doing such work, do not rush and put effort on the tool. Work must be carried out on a level and stable place.

watch making process

Do not forget about decorating watches from vinyl records. There are many technologies that will give the product an original appearance. A good solution would be decoupage.

On video: original vinyl clock.

Abstract clock (MK)

Anyone can attach a mechanism to a vinyl record. But to make a truly original product, you need to try a little. A good option would be an abstract clock. To do this, you need to heat the plate in the oven and give it the appropriate shape.

First, the oven is heated to a certain temperature and an old record is placed there. After some time, it is removed and hands give the necessary shape. To give the record desired shape, it is necessary to carefully bend it at several points. It should be borne in mind that there should be a place in the center for the unhindered fastening of the mechanism.

It is worth remembering safety precautions. It is better to work in special heat-resistant gloves.

Making an abstract clock from a record

Decoration in the style of decoupage (MK)

Decoupage will become the best option to create an original clock with which you can decorate your home. Of course, as a result of the work carried out, it will not be visible what material the product is made of. Therefore, it is worth seriously considering whether it is rational to use a sheet of plywood instead of a plate.

For creating original product will need:

• acrylic paints;
• brush;
• glue for decoupage;
• special napkins;
• scissors;
• clockwork.

Necessary materials

Manufacturing process:

1. Take a disk and cover it with white acrylic paint. This is the base layer for creating decoupage. Paint adheres very well to vinyl. But in order for the coating to turn out to be actually uniform, it is necessary to make several layers.

Paint the plate with white paint

2. Then the plate is covered with a second layer of varnish on water based. To create high-quality decorative cracks, experts recommend using varnish and paint from the same manufacturer. The painted product is left for several hours for the paint to dry.

Apply a second coat and let dry.

3. The use of the craquelure technique involves creating a layer of cracking paint. In this case, it should be borne in mind that the subsequent layer is applied to a slightly dried varnish. If it dries completely, then the creation of elegant cracks will become impossible. The size of the craquelures mainly depends on how much time has passed between processes. The more time passes after varnishing, the less cracks will be obtained.

4. When the paint is completely dry, you can start applying decorative patterns or images. To fix them, a special glue is used, which is applied in a small amount. Pay special attention to the edges of the patterns. To decorate the clock, it is better to use flowers.

Glue a napkin with a pattern

5. Now it remains only to install the mechanism in the hole in the center of the plate and attach the numbers.

Finished work

Thus, you can create an original clock from a vinyl record with your own hands, which will decorate any interior. In order not to have to blame someone later for an unsatisfactory result, it is necessary to strictly follow the above steps.

Vinyl clock decor (1 video)

Possible options (39 photos)