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An Inexpensive and Colorful Clock Makeover

Decor

31 Mar

Paint can work wonders in your home décor items. How about an inexpensive and colorful clock makeover. It’s a fun way to spruce up a room.

I am in the progress of redoing my craft room. The room has been painted in a Sherwin Williams, Aqua Duct. It is a beautiful aqua color. For this space, I want to use fun happy colors. My inspiration is this beautiful fabric that I found on Spoonflower called Peony Branch by Danika Herrick. It is a beautiful pattern of pink and orange on an aqua background. This fabric and wallpaper is available in various different colors.

Beautiful fabric and wallpaper sample with aqua, coral, pink and white.

Are these colors not fun?

I had a wall clock in my craft room that was originally black. Then I spray painted it a mint green two years ago. I want a colorful clock makeover.

And, I had just the color in mind!

supplies

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  • Chalk Mineral Paint in the Color Peony
  • Satin Clear Coat
  • Slick Stick 
  • Continuous Mister Bottle
  • Foam N Daddy 1.5 sponge brush
  • Sanding Sponge
  • Clock (and some new batteries)

tutorial for Colorful Clock Makeover

before photo

Before photo of the mint green clock frame.

The color on the color was a shiny light mint green. The color of the clock was boring on the aqua walls. It did not POP!

Let’s make over this clock. She’s going to be pretty in pink.

1. applying slick stick

Dixie Belle’s Slick Stick is a bonding agent that will help paint adhere to glass, ceramic, metal and slick surfaces. You can even paint PVC, laminate and other slippery surfaces.

Applying Slick Stick to the surface of a clock frame.

This step is very important, you must let the Slick Stick dry at least 2-3 hours before applying the second coat.

Applying Slick Stick to the surface of a clock frame.

2. APPLYING The chalk mineral PAINT

Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint in Peony being applied to the surface of a clock.

You will need to apply two coats of Peony Chalk Mineral Paint over the Slick Stick painted area.

Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint in First Coat of Peony being applied to the surface of a clock.

Allow the first coat to dry at least 2 hours before applying the second coat.

Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint in Peony being applied to the surface of a clock.

You can use a sanding sponge to slightly sand any rough areas on the surface. Apply a second coat of the Chalk Mineral Paint.

After the second coat you should let the paint dry for a couple hours before applying the clear coat.

3. applying a sealer

To protect the paint, you can apply one to two coats of the Dixie Belle Clear Coat in Satin. They also have matte and gloss finishes available. It is a matter of personal preference.

Apply Dixie Belle Paint Company's Satin Clear Coat to the surface of a clock.

Allow it to dry two hours between the coats.

final reveal – An Inexpensive and Colorful Clock Makeover

Clock painted in Dixie Belle Paint Company Chalk Mineral Paint, Peony.

Hello gorgeous! Look at that pink. It’s bold, bright and beautiful on the clock.

Craft room with Peony Pink Clock.

Remember this room is a work in progress. It was just freshly painted. The chairs have been done in the Chalk Mineral Paint Flamingo. You can see the tutorial for that project here or see the link below.

I have more transformation projects coming for the craft room. Be sure to check back and follow the journey of this room makeover.

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Have a great day, sweet friend!

Jar of white lilacs with the name Tammy

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  1. Stacey says

    April 1, 2023 at 12:30 pm

    Beautiful! I enjoy watching how you so seamlessly transform things in the home with paint. And I think “I spy” a handmade Two Terriers Bag, right there in your crafting room. Love it! Good work, friend.

    Reply
    • Tammy says

      April 1, 2023 at 5:23 pm

      Yes, you see a wonderful and adorable Two Terrier Bag! It’s my favorite bag. Thank you so much for commenting on my post.

      Reply
  2. Leslie Watkins says

    April 1, 2023 at 2:11 pm

    How fun, Tammy!

    Reply
    • Tammy says

      April 1, 2023 at 5:24 pm

      Thank you, Leslie. It pops on the wall now.

      Reply

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