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Using a sheet of graphite paper, I traced the template onto the wood. Next I laid the template onto the clock, ensuring the twelve and six numbers were at the top and bottom and taped the template in place at the top. Then I printed the clock face and pieced the template together with tape and cut it out. I uploaded the graphic to Block Poster and enlarged the image using the Portrait orientation setting to fit the 38-inch diameter clock. I found a clock face graphic that I liked at the Graphics Fairy website. I used the dry brush technique again along my edge.

Note: You will need to paint the raw edge using one or all of the colors on the pallet boards. With a mouse sander, smooth out the raw edge around the clock. Using a Trammel Circle Marker, draw out a 38-inch diameter circle on the back side of the clock with the pointed end of the Trammel in the center hole you drilled earlier for the clock mechanism.Ĭlamp the wood onto a worktable and use a jigsaw to cut along the circle, turning and reclamping as you go. Apply light pressure on the brush and randomly stroke the paint onto the wood. Swipe the brush onto a paper towel to remove excess paint. The final step was lightly buffing the waxes so they spread evenly over each board.ĭry Brush Technique: dip the brush so that just the tips have paint. Next I rubbed dark wax, using the same lint-free rag, only in the knot holes and where the wood had character and deep grains, and wiped away the excess. Once the last coat was dry I applied a thin coat of clear wax using a lint-free rag to bring out the colors. Note: you only have to paint seven of the boards, the eighth will be used for the uprights on the back. Next I repeated this step using Rocky Mountain Grey, followed by Simplicity White, and Luscious Lime. I let each color dry in between applications ( it takes mere minutes). I applied three coats to each board.Īfter I aged the fence boards and let them completely dry, I randomly dry brushed layers of paint starting with the color New Life green. You can see the difference between the treated and non-treated wood in the picture below. I always have a plastic container of Giggle Juice brewing in my shop so mine was super rusty.

Apply in coats until you achieve the desired lookįrom what I’ve read, the acidic solution reacts with the tannins in the wood and essentially provides an acid wash stain.

Rub the juice onto the wood with a piece of the saturated steel wool.

I recommend you wear vinyl gloves because the smell of the solution will stay on your hands ( trust me on this one).

Soak the steel wool in vinegar in a sealed container ( the longer the solution sits, the rustier the juice).

White Distilled Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar ( my personal preference).

Fine Steel Wool ( the finer the wool, the easier it breaks down).

To get that aged wood appearance, I use what I refer to as Giggle Juice. We tried to get rough cedar boards, but they were out of stock so we used pine instead. I called it a Pallet Wood Clock but with living in the Canadian Prairies and not having a garage, it’s a little too cold outside to be taking apart a pallet, so we cheated and used 6-foot fence boards purchased at Home Depot.

Americana Decor Chalky Finish in the color New Life green.

Chalk paint in the colors Luscious Lime, Rocky Mountain Grey, and Simplicity White by Country Chic Paint.

The Clock Shoppe High Torque 18″- 22″ Clock Hands with Mechanism ( Hobby Lobby).

Large because it hangs on a wall in our front entrance with a 12-foot ceiling height, with sightlines to both our living and dining rooms.Įasy Rustic Pallet Wood Clock with BIG Impact When I say this clock has BIG impact it is because at 38 inches in diameter, it is quite large.

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Thanks to Jessi’s invitation to share a project with her readers, I was motivated to start that first DIY project of 2016 and so today I’m sharing a tutorial on How To Make An Easy Rustic Pallet Wood Clock with BIG Impact. The first week of a fresh new year is almost over and have you, like me, been spending time thinking about your goals for 2016? As a DIYer my thoughts go to things like, when should I start organizing the bursting closets? What DIY project should I start first? I’m thrilled to be helping Jessi out today while she is on maternity leave. I blog over at The Interior Frugalista where I share all things DIY from furniture makeovers, DIY projects around our humble abode, home decor crafts, and room makeovers on a budget.

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Hello Everyone, I’m Marie, a furniture flipping, empty nesting, Grandma who runs on two speeds sleep and full throttle.