Good morning! I hope the sun is shining wherever you are! It’s been beautiful here, and I’ve been working like a crazy woman. Even so, I don’t have much accomplished. It seems like I spend a lot of time waiting for paint to dry, and trying to figure out what I want to work on.
To refresh your memory, this is what my faux clock looked like.
Then I decided to give it a whitewash.
I really felt like I should have gone with a glaze instead. So that’s where I went.
I could have sworn I took a picture of the entire clock after I “glazed” it with dark walnut stain. But I can’t find the pics. Before I added the stain, I wiped down the numerals some to get the “whitewash” off. After I did that, I rubbed the stain all over the clock face and it made the numerals appear darker. (Which thrilled me) I decided to do a fake clock maker’s name on it. I taped it off, marking the center (sort of) It is very hard to work with a round surface. Not having any corners to measure from is quite a challenge.
I am really in to French stuff these days. Not exactly sure why. When Jamie was in high school, she went on a school trip to Paris. I was very fortunate to be able to go with her. I had a wonderful time. I’m sure I’ll never go back again. I googled French surnames and Rousseau was pretty much at the top. It means “of red hair” or something like that. I was a red head when I was younger and Jamie’s hair is red, so it seemed like a no brainer. I am also a fan of LOST, and Rousseau was the French woman on the island.
So, basically my clock was made in Paris by someone named Rousseau. Yeah, I know the P is too far to the left. I started with the “R” in the middle and worked my way to the right, then did the “A” and lastly the “P”. I didn’t notice how far to the left it was until after it had dried. I will just be quiet now, and let you enjoy the pictures.
I suppose I may be done with it now. What do you think? Does it look done to you? (other than the fact that I have “P” problems?)
gail
judy says
October 7, 2013 at 12:51 amI would have not noticed it….funny. I just did a clock with the roman numerals. It sat a few day to make sure it was dry before the final distressing. I kept looking at it….something wasn’t right. I guess like your “P” to you. Finally I started laughing….grateful that I saw it before selling it. I had put the number VII twice…just didn’t catch it right away in roman numerals..as you would have regular numbers. My husband said I should have left it….it would have been quirky. uhhh..NO
gail@myrepurposedlife.net says
October 7, 2013 at 8:25 amJudy,
It’s funny the things that trick our brains! 🙂 Most of the times I don’t notice things until I see pictures! 🙂
Happy you stopped by and left a comment!
gail
Carolyn OConnor says
March 11, 2012 at 9:22 pmVery nice, I ,too, like the darker glaze. I like to use a glaze or wash on all my projects. It just keep them from looking so flat. Great job!
Robyn says
April 16, 2010 at 11:19 amI think it’s awesome and perfect! GREAT JOB!
AtOneWithHim says
April 16, 2010 at 1:55 amAhhhh may zzing!!! Don’t you dare change a thing… it’s perfectly imperfect. Love it. Thanks for sharing it.
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says
April 15, 2010 at 9:33 pmLove how it looks with the glaze. Love the French vibe too. Thanks for sharing again at the POPP.
Struggler says
April 15, 2010 at 3:20 amGreat job! The ‘P’ just adds to the vintage look, I think.
judi says
April 14, 2010 at 10:07 pmgail,
cela a retourné fabuleux!
(this turned out fabulous)
désolé, ne pouvait pas juste résister!
(sorry…just couldn’t resist)
judi 😉
Craftify It! says
April 14, 2010 at 4:20 amI LOVE it & I make clocks to sell, so I have made more than I can count! Amazing job & glad you went with the glaze!
Staci
Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com says
April 14, 2010 at 2:00 amhey this turned out soooo good. What a great job. I love it. Love the french theme….wow. If you bought that in a store it would be hundreds…maybe thousands…I don’t know…I just know it is wonderful!!! Great project.
Blessings,
Debbie
Big smile.
{All Thingz Related} says
April 14, 2010 at 1:53 amWOW! I am now on the prowl fro table tops! AMAZING as usual! Thanks for linking this up to ANything Related!
~Bridgette
Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence says
April 13, 2010 at 6:25 pmGail, it turned out so well–love the words you added to it and the stain!
Richella says
April 13, 2010 at 4:41 pmOops! I wasn’t signed in properly when I left that last comment. Hopefully this one identifies me!
Richella says
April 13, 2010 at 4:38 pmI’m loving your clock! It just keeps getting better and better. I like it this way better than when you whitewashed it.
One thing you could do is drill a hole right in the middle of the circle. You could use some of your black paint to color the hole after you’ve cut it out, so that no raw wood shows through. Then it would look more like an old clock face that had just lost its hands, you know? Just a suggestion.
This is a really fun project! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Erin A says
April 13, 2010 at 4:33 pmThis looks WONDERFUL!! Yes the stain really did make the numbers pop. I love that chippy paint and the little bit of France that you added. 🙂
Thanks for your comments on my clock face!! It was a real project, I’m glad to be done making it and on with the “admiring” part. I didn’t see that Cindy featured me though, which blog is hers if you don’t mind?
Thanks for stopping by to see what we’re up to!! Have a great week!
Becky says
April 13, 2010 at 4:18 pmTwo thumb up! I think the glaze and the lettering makes the clock look amazing!
Great job!
Laurie says
April 13, 2010 at 2:55 pmlove it, looks fantastic
Casual (dash) Cottage says
April 13, 2010 at 2:33 pmIf you hadn’t of told me about your “P” problems,…
I wouldn’t likely never have known. It doesn’t change the way I feel about you though- OR YOUR CLOCK!
Sabrina says
April 13, 2010 at 2:18 pmPerfect to me is NOT perfect. Makes it look unique. This turned out great!
Andy Porter says
April 13, 2010 at 1:51 pmWow! It looks so amazing!! I think it totally looks finished and GORGEOUS!! You are crazy talented!! Have a great week!
Frugal Home Designs says
April 13, 2010 at 1:42 pmLovely. Perfectly aged looking. On a side note, I am hosting a party this week for your favorite DIY project. It is my attempt to get my DIY mojo back 🙂 Come party if you like.
Shannon says
April 13, 2010 at 1:11 pmIt looks great! I really like the glazed look. It doesn’t look so neat and tidy anymore!
I have a busy week! I just read the email from Indy about our shop and hop items! YIKES! I still have 4 things I haven’t touched, haha! My hubby is about to a “to paint” list from me 🙂
handbags*n*pigtails says
April 13, 2010 at 12:43 pmOh my gosh I so want this! I LOVE anything to do with Paris. Have I ever been there? No. Hubby has..in high school. But Ive never been. B/c I love it so much family members have always gotten me things from there, through friends that travel there. I have a L’Occitane candle right next to me here on my desk and I collect small eiffel tower figurines.
Wow, that was some major rambling. Sorry about that. But I do love this! Its perfect!
Sarah
handbagsnPigtails.blogspot.com
Jill says
April 13, 2010 at 12:32 pmGorgeous! Do you think you’ll ever turn it into a real clock? Great job!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
April 13, 2010 at 12:00 pmWOW! i liked it before and didn’t know it could get any better, but you proved me wrong! it looks awesome, gail!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
April 13, 2010 at 12:00 pmWOW! i liked it before and didn’t know it could get any better, but you proved me wrong! it looks awesome, gail!
Dawn says
April 13, 2010 at 11:55 amWell you pulled it off – in a big way! It looks fabulous, and I love the lettering, exactly where it is… it has so much character, what a show stopper!
A Pretty Pastime says
April 13, 2010 at 10:47 amGail I think your clock is absolutely gorgeous! I love that the lettering is not perfect.
Have a wonderful day,
Katy