This week has been clock week. I tackled one grandfather clock that I’ve had for over six months, and another that I’ve had for less than a week.
The first one:
My mom and dad picked this clock last summer. It was in nice shape, so I opted to try and sell it “as-is.” But it sat so I finally decided to slap some paint on it.
I went with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® in Old Ochre and Duck Egg Blue.
I even painted the face of the clock and distressed it so that some of the gold peeks through the duck egg.
I like that it can function as a cute little display cabinet as well as a clock. So practical.
The other clock:
A more traditional grandfather clock with weights that one of my friends dad’s gave to me. I was told it is over 100 years old. I didn’t feel too bad about painting it though, because the funky brown color was layers of dark brown paint. It was pretty gnarly.
We chose Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® in Paris Grey as the base color with some gold gilding to accent the details of the clock. I used this piece as an opportunity to show Sabrina and Maddie (two of our most awesome interns) how to do gilding.
The gold leaf adds a bit of glam!
The plain front on the bottom was ideal for a transfer.
So, there you have it. Two clocks in two days. Some image transfer, two tone paint work and gold gilding!
They both look great! I really like the clock plus shelves design on the first one and the colors are perfect!
Those are gorgeous! I love them both!
It turned out magnificantly!! Well done! You have mad skills, I tell ya!
This look great. I love the one with the shelves on it
Lisa
Creative Raisins
Wow! 2 amazing re-do’s! I have never seen grandfather clocks painted–I love them!
This is beautiful and like Susan I’ve never seen a clock redone. Great job!
I love the old clocks- especially your 2nd one-Would love to visit your shop-Thanks for sharing
Karryann
I’m so glad you shared this work. I have never thought about painting a clock like this. You have opened my eyes in a new way.
Small House / Big Sky Donna / White Oak Studio Designs / SW Michigan
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