From Table to Clock

by Teresa

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As some of you may know I had a table fail a few weeks ago and it turned out to be my favorite ever table when I painted it with a “Parisian” design.
Well, my husband and I decided we liked it so much that when a friend of mine gave me an old small display table I decided to do a real clock to compliment the table.
The clock movement and hands have been ordered online as I could not find what I wanted where I live. As soon as they arrive, the clock will have its centre hole drilled (it is currently marked by a brown dot) and the mechanisms will be attached.
I just could not wait to show you, I love it so much!

"Before"

I started out figuring what I would do with the table components and decided to make 1) a clock, 2) two short clothing rods to go across (22inches) , my large art room closet, one over the other and three the round glass would temporarily protect a small table I have a tabletop humidifier on.

Then I painted the table top, which is made of some sort f compressed wood a cream colour to match the table I had done.

Next I painted my first background design in a gold toned light brown.

The big swirls will be painted over with cram coloured detail later

I whitewashed the table top with a mixture of the cream coloured paint and water over the whole thing, to make it act as a background as opposed to a focal point

Then, the start of roses and the Eiffel tower

More roses and leaves and then, white washed the Eiffel tower.

The clocks rings and hour lines were added.

It is difficult to see the cream coloured one inch roses painted on top of the swirls, but they are there; other things hidden in the background are a couple in a top hat and long gown strolling under trees, reflected in water, 33 small roses, the words "Teresa loves John" and "John loves Teresa" are also on there

The clock.. awaiting the hands...

I am so pleased with it and cannot believe that a table I could not refinish the way I originally wanted to lead to this...

One more piece I want to paint in this style, a cheap secretary and then back to the renos!

Some background details before being finished and white washed... blown up and blurry!

MATERIAL LIST

~Round 19” pressboard display table (free)

~Paint- latex – colour matched to the paint I painted the table with; that was spray paint ($8)

~Foam paint roller (had)

~Acrylic artist paint (had)

~ small artists paint brushes (had)

~High Torque 3/4 inch shaft clock movement and large hands $33 includes shipping ($15)to Canada. To be added when they arrive

And I am thrilled that it keeps time perfectly!

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Virginia O'Mara on Dec 29, 2016
It's gorgeous. But I don't have free hand drawing/painting skills. Are there stencils of transfer paper I could put down first then paint over it? Also how heavy is it? Thanks for great idea.

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Vee on Dec 30, 2016
DID YOU SEAL IT? IS IT WATERPROOF ?

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Sharon Kettner on Feb 12, 2017
This is so beautiful! Do you have stencils for your work or was it free hand? I can't even draw stick people so could you point me in right direction to get sencils? Thank you, Sharon

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Maude LaFountain on Jan 23, 2017
I love the FRENCH outtake on it ....it is beautiful....

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- Teresa on Feb 13, 2017
  Thank you Maude!
  
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Lisa House on Feb 19, 2017
Amazing! Gorgeous!

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- Teresa on Feb 19, 2017
  Thank you so much Lisa!
  
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