Wall Clocks Only Made by Hand

It is precisely these details that characterize with stunning accuracy, telling us all about the homeowner: a homebody or a wanderer, a romantic or a pragmatist, an ascetic or a luxury lover, modern or conservative.

The primary function of clocks is to measure time. We plan our day, arrive on time for work, get up early for the kids, cook a masterpiece dish, and maintain a daily routine.

Modern clocks are so diverse in design, price, and quality that the choice is entirely up to you.

Creating Unique Ones by Hand

Besides traditional clocks for telling time, which are sold in stores, you can make your own for various purposes: to decorate an interior, teach a child how to tell time, or preserve memorable moments from life.

Photo 1 — Clocks made by hand from felt, cotton, and bright buttons

And most importantly, you can create them using simple everyday materials, limiting your financial expenses. For example, use old felt, cotton, and bright buttons, which can surely be found in every housewife's home. The result is an original and cheerful decoration for a workshop or a child’s room.

Similar clocks can be made from an old clock base by attaching fun magnets or gluing the same buttons as a clock face.

Photo 2 — New clocks made from an old base

If you know how to hold knitting needles or a crochet hook, knit the clock base and decorate the working clocks or those that no longer run. In the context of a retro or country-style interior, they will look very natural.

Photo 3 — A knitted washcloth – an interesting clock decoration

Make a gift for someone who is into computers! Use old hard drives and old keyboard buttons. The materials are simple and accessible – an old disk, buttons or their imitation, glue, and a clock mechanism with hands. The result is an original decoration that reflects the interests of the person you're gifting it to.

Photo 4 — Original clocks for computer enthusiasts

Many families spent long winter evenings playing dominoes with neighbors. Are your neighbors adventurous and enthusiastic people? Surprise them with clocks styled in the domino theme. I'm sure such a gift will be to their liking!

Photo 5 — Clocks made from dominoes for adventurous people

One of the ailments of modern civilization is vision problems. But there's always a solution!

Not all purchased clocks have large numbers that are visible from a distance and suitable for people with poor eyesight. But you can make such clocks considering the needs of your grandmother or grandfather, or ones where the numbers are visible from a far point in your home. Simply stick large numbers onto the clock face and paint them in a color that contrasts with the base of the clock.

Photo 6 — Clocks for people with poor vision: make a gift for your grandmother

It will look original with a plywood clock base and bright handmade buttons with numbers. Use your husband's help to cut out the clock base from thick plywood in the shape of a circle or another form that fits your interior. Decorating such clocks according to your taste, you can easily add a highlight to the room.

Photo 7 — Clocks with bright handmade buttons

Use photo frames to create unique clocks. Their charm lies in the ability to change the photos depending on the moments you want to remember.

Photo 8 — Unique clocks with photo frames