I received such a great response from my sunburst clock in my $100 Room Makeover, that I’ve decided to put together this super simple tutorial for you. Once you see how easy it is, you might find yourself “sunbursting” all the things. 😉
You can use any old round clock that you already have on hand. The one I used for this project is one I’ve seriously had for a bunch o’ years. I almost threw it away a few times when we moved, but I couldn’t bring myself to toss something that technically still worked. So it sat in a closet all by it’s lonesome for a long time.
Until I had a light bulb moment. (Love it when those happen!)
I decided to try and see if I could turn this sad little clock into a fantastic sunburst clock. I figured I can’t ruin something I already don’t like, so why not? If I fail, nothing is lost…but if it WORKS?? Then I have a great new piece for my office! I decided to give it a go.
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Sunburst Clock Supplies
Here’s what you need:
- any old round clock
- 12″ bamboo skewers
- hot glue gun (low temp, for the safety of your fingerprints)
- hot glue sticks
- gold spray paint
First, I removed the clock body and glass from the frame – I had to get creative with removing the glass face because it was glued in, but yours may not be. Then, just to get an idea of how it would look and how big the end result would be, I laid out the skewers around half of the clock.
Sunburst How-To
It was at this point, I realized I would have to paint the frame of the clock first, so that I could re-attach the clock body in order to have space to provide enough support for the skewers (they’re pretty long). So I painted the clock frame and re-attached the glass face and the clock body.
Then I hot glued the skewers onto the back. Easy peasy. You can see the little hot glue strings here – remove them if they bug you.
Once the frame was painted and dry (mostly – you can see I rushed the drying process here and had to touch up) – don’t be like me. Wait for the paint to be fully dry. 😉
Then I placed cling wrap over the glass face of the clock so I could spray the skewers. No gold paint on the glass face, please.
Let it dry and voila! The sunburst clock is finished – and it’s gorgeous! It now happily resides in my office (that I gave a complete makeover for less than $100) and brings a little touch of glam to my space.
Maybe you’re not a DIYer but you love the look of a sunburst clock? Check out some of these fun options!
Such a fun upgrade to sad, boring old clock – all all for under $10!!!
Don’t forget to pin for later!
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
October 21, 2016 at 12:25 pmI love this clock and the ingenuity behind it. Sharing. Visiting from BOB Tribe.
1915house says
October 24, 2016 at 9:09 amThanks Victoria!
Janice@sawdustsisters says
October 21, 2016 at 12:05 pmYou know how much I love this clock, but I’m telling you again. I loooooooove this clooooooock:)
1915house says
October 24, 2016 at 9:10 amLOL! I’m so very happy that you love it!! 😀 <3
Claire says
October 21, 2016 at 11:30 amVery Mid Century modern, I love it.
1915house says
October 24, 2016 at 9:10 amThanks Claire!!
christy @theharperhouse says
October 20, 2016 at 9:19 amyou are a rock star! that looks so fabulous and you know I love the CHEAP diys, LOL 🙂 Great job, my friend! xo, Christy
1915house says
October 21, 2016 at 9:03 amThank you so much Christy! I’m so glad you like it- 🙂 Blessings, friend!
Susie says
October 20, 2016 at 7:22 amWow. I’m surprised at how easy this is. Your tute is fab and the clock is totally devine. Great job, as always! XOXO Susie from The Chelsea Project
1915house says
October 21, 2016 at 9:03 amThanks Susie!
Kim says
October 18, 2016 at 9:55 pmI need to make one of these for our master! I love how yours turned out! Swoon!
1915house says
October 21, 2016 at 9:04 amThanks, Kim! I’d love to see yours when you make it! 😀
tonya says
October 18, 2016 at 7:26 pmWhen I saw the photo of your starburst clock I couldn’t imagine how you made this!!! Once I saw your post I see it was pretty simple but the idea is nothing short of genius. Love it!!!
1915house says
October 21, 2016 at 9:05 amThanks, Tonya! It really is simple – I love simple DIYs! 😉 Have a great day! 😀
Susanne says
October 18, 2016 at 11:25 amThat was so easy!!! Definitely a project I could do without gluing anything backwards, lol!! Love it!!
1915house says
October 18, 2016 at 4:23 pmHa ha!! You crack me up, Susanne – I’m glad you like it! Time to sunburst all the things! 😉 😀
Lisa says
October 18, 2016 at 9:58 amThis is just a fantastical project. At first glance, it looks like it would be a challenging project. Your tutorial shows just how simple it is.
I have seen similar clocks and mirrors that cost all the many dollars. You pulled off the look for less with style my sweet friend.
Lisa
1915house says
October 18, 2016 at 4:24 pmThank you, Lisa! It really is much easier than it appears at first glance. I’m so happy you like it! Have a wonderful day-
Toni says
October 18, 2016 at 9:54 amI love that! I have a bunch of chop sticks I’ve been wanting to use for a project and this might work beautifully. Great tip also about saving the fingerprints, it took a long time for my ring finger to heal after my high temp glue gun mishap
1915house says
October 18, 2016 at 4:25 pmOh my goodness – hot glue guns can be really dangerous, can’t they! 😮 I’d love to see your project when you’re done, if you care to share! 🙂 Have a great day!