This is the little project I said I would post. I picked this vintage looking clock up at a garage sale a couple of weeks ago. This baby is heavy! I think it is solid brass. I tried scraping the bottom of it, then tried a magnet and it didn't stick. Shhhh! Don't tell my husband...he might sneak it for the scrap metal pile!
I love that it is a wind-up clock that has an alarm. I'm going to try it for my side of the bed. We'll see if I can remember to wind it up each day.
This was a pretty straightforward project. I first taped off the back and face of the clock
Then I sprayed it with 2 coats of white primer, followed by several light coats of heirloom white.
Finally I glazed it with a little burnt umber acrylic paint mixed with some water, then wiped that off with paper towels.
I can't decide if I like it better glazed or unglazed. I think it will depend on how it looks on what I'm going to use as a nightstand.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get back to decluttering...after I eat supper...and maybe after a nap.
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I can't decide if I like it better glazed or unglazed. I think it will depend on how it looks on what I'm going to use as a nightstand.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get back to decluttering...after I eat supper...and maybe after a nap.
I am linked to these parties...go check them out:
So pretty! I like it both ways, glazed and unglazed! I'm no help!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful clock! I like it both ways as well. Thank you for your nice comment on my blog!
ReplyDeleteLooks great!! I just love buying things like that for cheap!! Either way it looks good! Like you said, depends on where you put it.
ReplyDeleteI like it just like it is. Thank you for following. I will do the same. I was tired from doing to many things. I know all about the thyroid thing my sister has that problem. Mine has been checked. Thanks for the concern.
ReplyDeleteWow, you did a wonderful job, looks so vintage and a wonderful treasure.
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you were to find that clock. Winding a clock before turning out the lights becomes a habit. I miss that and don't even have a clock now but I do miss winding one.
ReplyDeleteIt's so soft and pretty glazed. You did a great job!
You're so darling for leaving me a comment and such nice compliments. Today is day two of blogging and several things already have me stumped. I can see complete days (weeks...months) evaporating into thin air while I try to figure them out. I'll be spending time catching up on your posts. So far I have enjoyed everything I've read!
Nancy
La Maison Reid
Hi Deborah,
ReplyDeleteI just loooove your clock! I use heirloom white on just about everything too! I like your clock both ways, but I think I like the glazed way the best (it's a toss up!) Great find, and a great job!!
LOVE your blog! So glad I found you. I actually came here because I just liked the name of it, and I'm so glad I did! The clock is gorgeous. What a treasure. And I definitely like it better glazed!
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Kim
I just found your blog, and love it! This clock is amazing! I vote for glazed. It looks so vintage!
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I am following you. ohhh that sounds creepy.
You've got to love clocks! They bring such character into a room. Especially this cutie pie! I love it. As for my clock....I just moved it down to where my pictures were. Now I can see it from the kitchen too. Thanks for stopping by.
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