A Burlap Clock for the Mantle
7 Materials
$000
1 Hour
Easy
I wanted to put a large clock on my mantle. But I was finding the clock that were quit pricey. I already had a 28" round mirror frame but I didn't want to use a mirror on the mantle. So I took the mirror out and started thinking. Let's get started:
Empty Mirror Frame
Measuring the Back Panel
1. Find the length of the panel which was 18 ½”. The entire frame is 28" in diameter.
Panel Broad that will hold the Clock
2...The panel broad that I had on hand was 16” long. So I marked at 2 5/8” from the top and 13 7/8” from the bottom. This where we need to drill holes for the 3” bolts to hold the clock in place. Take the back panel from the mirror frame and cover the panel with a fabric that will compliant your décor. Use your hot glue gun to attach the fabric to the back panel. Cut off the access fabric on the back.
Punching hole with Sheers
3... Take a pair of sheers through the hole and punch a hole through the fabric so the bolt can come through to secure the clock.
Attaching Clock with Bolts
4...Place the clock on the round back panel and put the 3” bolt through the clock, back panel broad, and the 16” broad. Attach a flat washer and then a washer nut to secure the clock.
Lacing the perimeter with Burlap
5...Now you can take your 6” burlap and make coils in it and staple the burlap to the panel broad. (Don’t do like me and use the hot glue gun-it doesn’t work.) If you have any gaps you can free hand a few pieces of burlap to fill the space. 1. Attach the back panel of the empty mirror and attach it back as needed.
Close Pic of Clock
6...A close view of the final product and I like it.
28" Clock on the Mantle
Have a good D.I.Ying day!!
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What a unique clock, great thinking!
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TThank you. I haven't seen one of your post yet. I noticed that you always give me awesome feedback on my projects and I haven't been able to do the same to you. I should be able to find it. Just let me kno and thanks again. Have a good D.I.Ying day! I
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