A clock not only adds a nice touch to a
child's wall, but the clock design can become a great decorative element of a
child's room. Instead of purchasing a standard wall clock, you can purchase
clock hardware and create your own custom design.
Discover four unique custom clock ideas, and
use the ideas to create a custom clock a child will enjoy for years as it hangs
in their bedroom.
Toy Car Clocks
Toy cars are a common toy for children, and
you can shop for inexpensive toy cars to quickly build up a collection. When
creating a custom clock, you can arrange the clock so each hour is represented
by a colorful toy car. Many toy race cars may feature numbers on the top so you
can hunt and look for numbers 1 through 12.
If you cannot find each number, then you can
purchase cars with a blank top and use acrylic paint or permanent markers to
draw the number on the car's roof. The base of the clock can feature vibrant
colors to match the colors of the cars. If you choose all race cars, then the
bottom of the clock could feature a checkered pattern.
Once you lay out the cars, use a hot glue gun
to secure the wheels to the clock and make sure all the cars are aligned
evenly. Then you can connect the minute and hour hands into the clock mechanism
to complete the design. Ensure the hour and minute hands move smoothly around
the clock and do not get caught or jammed on any part of the clock.
Dice Clocks
Another unique way to showcase numbers on a
clock is with a dice clock. You can find dice in all shapes and sizes to use on
a clock. A child can even help pick out the dice designs they want to feature
on the clock.
Using the dice, you can set up each hour with
the corresponding numbers on the dice. For hours 7 through 12, you will use two
dice to showcase the total amount.
The small dots can help younger children count
out the hours and tell time easier. The solid surface of a dice makes it easy
to glue right onto a clock. Depending on the dice size, you can have a larger
clock or a smaller clock. A smaller clock may feature a small stand ideal for a
bookshelf or dresser as opposed to the whole wall.
Picture Age Clocks
Create a clock that changes and upgrades over
time. A picture age clock can use an image of your child to represent each
hour. For example, if your child is six years old, then you can use a picture
from each year of their life to fill in the one through six spots on the clock.
Traditional numbers could stand in for the other numbers.
When a birthday passes, you can update the
clock with a new picture all the way up to the age of 12. The picture clock is
a nice keepsake to have and look back on as the years go by.
Framed Poster Clock
Along with traditional clocks, you can
purchase an LED clock panel and use the design for custom clock creations. One
idea is a framed poster clock. You can cut out a section of a poster and feature
the clock design as a natural poster element.
The LED clock design is a unique way to
showcase the time. Finish the design with a frame that makes the elements blend
in a cohesive way.
For all of your hardware needs and supplies,
contact us directly at Koontz Hardware. Come visit our store to find all your
supplies and create a custom clock you will keep for years to come.
