You can see pt 1 of how I made this faux clock here.
You can see pt 2 where I glazed and added the details here.
I love my readers, they give such great advice! Check out what Sarah said when I first posted this faux clock:
handbags*n*pigtails said...
Gail strikes again! This is amazing! I know you took the round top off the table but if it were me, Id put it back on, cut down the table legs and make it into a coffee table...but that’s just me b/c I’m in the mood for wanting a round coffee table 🙂 Or it could be an outdoor clock like for a pool area (as long as it were under a covering) I cant wait to see what you do with it.
Sarah
Sarah
What Sarah didn’t know was I had already given the table base a new top, and it had already found a new home. But!
Do you remember these legs that I found when I cleaned out the shed?
Look what happens when I put the table top on them!
Yep, I like how it’s looking! I think it’s a perfect fit.
I painted the legs with 2 coats of primer, and then did a dark walnut stain as a glaze. Is that cheating? Going right from primer to stain? I didn’t see any sense in putting semi-gloss or gloss paint on and then staining over that.
The legs are a rectangular shape. In this picture the table faces the narrow side.
A different angle.
In this picture the table faces the wider side of the legs. Miss Mustard Seed would be pleased to know that this clock “spoke” to me and told me it wanted to be a table again. Well that and my friend Sarah’s words were still sloshing around in the ole’ brain. I sealed the top with several coats of polycrylic. Sometimes it takes me weeks to totally finish a project. As of now, the hardware to hang this is still on the back. I thought maybe it would sell easier if it were a table. But if someone chooses to remove it from the legs, it’s alright with me.
gail
I used a similar technique on a faux pocket watch, you can see here.
Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.
Deb
In love with your clock...and love it as a table! New follower...found you on Craft Gossip. Happy Crafting
Amanda
Hi Gail! I've put together a round up of great table redos on Craft Gossip today and included your post. 🙂 You can see it here
http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/6-cool-table-projects/
Barbara Jean
OH. THIS IS JUST TOOO MUCH!!!
I'm off to read directions to do this one. I LOOOOOVE big clock and the table is wonderful.
drooling.
blessings
barbara jean
Beverly | Flamingo Toes
Oh I'm in love. That clock/table turned out so sweet! 🙂
Granny J
I love that table. I think it's a great idea to leave the hanger on the back of the clock. That way if someone loves the clock but not on the legs, you can take it apart for them and the legs can be used in another project. It's a good thing I don't live near you or Rose. I'd be in real trouble. 🙂
Brambleberry Cottage
Your repurpose is awesome!
Used either way it's fabulous...as a clock face or table. Wow, what a perfect base though, as a table.
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Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
Kim
Holy Cow! I could never part with that Gail. Sarah was right on with the coffee table idea. It's sheer perfection!
xoxo,
Kim
p.s. Cheating? I think not! It was brilliant!
Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence
Gail, what an amazing piece! Patience and trying different things out certainly paid off. WOW!!
Katie
Super cool!! Would love that in my office!
Candace@craftysisters-nc
I love how it looks on your table base. Fits perfectly! You are amazing Gail! 🙂
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking
GENIUS!!! I adore this... what a great idea!
Melanie Beth
Looks really good! I love the idea of turning it into a table!
Leslie, the Home Maker
What a creative, gorgeous, useful, fun, interesting, unique table!
I simply LOVE it!
Thanks for showing us how you made it!
Blessings to you as you re-purpose and make your home!
~Leslie
judi
gail,
this is perfect!
and sarah...i'm available for a road trip esp. since you live close by!! ...i'm sure rose would want to tag along too. hey gail...could you meet us halfway for a junker meet & greet?! haha
judi 😉
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Shannon
I thought this was neat as just a clock. I LOVE It as a little table! 🙂
Always Nesting
Stunning! The finished project made me gasp it's so lovely. What brand of polyacrylic do you recommend?
Suzanne
So beautiful. It's definitely a favorite. So stylish and gorgeous!
Casual (dash) Cottage
Great table- Gail.
So what it takes you weeks to finish a project... I think it sat around waiting for those legs to become a table again... Perfect 'TIMING' !!!
Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking
Gail that top just goes so well with the legs it looks like they were made to go together. I much prefer it as a table, it's great!
Proper Prim
Loving it as a table...great job. I loved it as a clock too... I love when things can do double duty.
Hugs, Deb
handbags*n*pigtails
Oh my gosh.... I want to get in my car and drive to Kentucky and buy this from you! Seriously, I am almost in tears that youre so far away!:( This would be perfect in my living rom ive been re-doing.:(
So glad to see it though. It looks amazing Gail!
Hugs,
Sarah
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Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
so as soon as i saw the picture of the base in this posting, i thought, "duh- i should have seen that coming!" but i didn't so it was such a nice suprise for that table base. it is the PERFECT scale and match. as usual, you have worked some kind of wonderful. love it! thanks for always keeping me on my toes, too!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
so as soon as i saw the picture of the base in this posting, i thought, "duh- i should have seen that coming!" but i didn't so it was such a nice suprise for that table base. it is the PERFECT scale and match. as usual, you have worked some kind of wonderful. love it! thanks for always keeping me on my toes, too!
Coleen's Corner
Beautiful! At first I thought is was a giant sundial. I love what you have done!
Jody
Fabulous!! Love it as a table!
pamela
A great piece but I also like the other table base. Now I'm wondering what you did with that?
Pamela
Rose
Oh Gail, That looks sooooo good! Are you sure you can't fit it into your own living room?
I would have such a hard time parting with that.....
Rose
Denise
I am in love with this! This is a great job and very creative. I would not be surprised to see that this ends up within a magazine somewhere with your name on it!