Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Vintage Clock Makeover


I fixed up another vintage clock for my brother a while ago and it was such an easy transformation.  I come across old clocks frequently at yard sales, but I usually do not buy them.  One day I was talking to my brother on the phone and he mentioned that all his friends love his clock and want one like it, so I started thinking I should find more clocks to fix up.  I recently came across this vintage one at a yard sale for only $3.  It works great and just needed a little cosmetic help.

I started by scraping all the gold and black paint off the glass using a razor blade and water.


I painted the wood with Country Gray Chalk Paint.  Then, I rubbed it with clear and dark wax. 

I rubbed some of the dark wax on the clock face as well and then painted the gold pendulum with oil rubbed bronze spray paint.


I sold this clock right away at the Alameda Point Antiques Faire.  I think I will be on the lookout for another inexpensive, vintage clock to restore.


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13 comments:

MiniBinoy said...

this one is also absolutely stunning amanda.. am crazy abt vintage clocks ..u are perfect at giving them an awesome transformation... luvd the one u made for ur bro too.

Decor & Harmony said...

That's clever! The clock has been given life again, I love it :)

Cottage and Broome said...

Great make over, this looks fresh and shabby chic, great job, Laura

Kirsten Harr said...

Very cool! I love it :)

Heaven's Walk said...

Wow.....SO much better! I just love it! No wonder it sold right away. I never would'ave thought you could scrape that gold off. Beautiful job! :)

xoxo laurie

Restoration House Interiors said...

what an awesome makeover! Love it!

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Kennesha from Restoration House Interiors

Revi said...

GREAT idea. You really made this one a beauty. Happy hunting!
-Revi

john said...

wow what a fabulous improvement !!
Gail x

Biljana said...

Absolutely beautiful, I love it:-)
Have a great day, hugs Biljana

Unknown said...

love the clock redo and id love to feature it on my revival monday if that would be ok with you please let me know,
lauren

Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made said...

I would never, never guess it was the same clock! What a difference and GREAT idea scraping the words off of the glass -- really updated it!

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