Savvy mother saves HUNDREDS by making a DIY Kmart clock

A mother from Western Australia has created the designer clock of her dreams while sticking to a very affordable budget.

Sharon Wardle wanted to find the perfect decor for her alfresco space but all the clocks she found were too pricey – many of them costing as much as $400.

Determined to make it happen, Mrs Wardle went and bought a large metal clock from Kmart for $19 and with some gold paint and salvaged wood, managed to fashion it into the rustic piece she had been looking for. 

 

Sharon Wardle wanted to find the perfect decor for her alfresco space but all the clocks she found were too pricey for her budget – so she got creative with this $19 Kmart clock 

'We wanted a large rustic clock and originally were going to get the numbers and a clock mechanism to attach to a pallet wood board - but even these were turning out expensive,' Mrs Wardle told FEMAIL

‘We wanted a large rustic clock and originally were going to get the numbers and a clock mechanism to attach to a pallet wood board – but even these were turning out expensive,’ Mrs Wardle told FEMAIL

‘We wanted a large rustic clock and originally were going to get the numbers and a clock mechanism to attach to a pallet wood board – but even these were turning out expensive,’ Mrs Wardle told FEMAIL. 

‘So when we saw this $19 black wall clock in Kmart we were inspired.’

Mrs Wardle said the pallet board was salvaged from a skip and she sanded it to ensure it was smooth and ready to work with.  

Determined to make it happen, Mrs Wardle went and bought a large metal clock from Kmart for $19 and with some gold paint and salvaged wood, managed to fashion it into the rustic piece she had been looking for (pictured)

Determined to make it happen, Mrs Wardle went and bought a large metal clock from Kmart for $19 and with some gold paint and salvaged wood, managed to fashion it into the rustic piece she had been looking for (pictured)

‘The clock was then used as a template and a border around created on the pallet. Using a pencil and a piece of string the circle was created and we cut it out using a jigsaw,’ she said. 

‘The clock was then placed back on and we drew around the mechanism in the middle to make the hole for the mechanism, also cut out using the jigsaw. 

‘This allowed easy access for replacing the battery and setting the correct time.’

'The clock was then placed back on and we drew around the mechanism in the middle to make the hole for the mechanism, also cut out using the jigsaw,' she said

'The clock was then placed back on and we drew around the mechanism in the middle to make the hole for the mechanism, also cut out using the jigsaw,' she said

‘The clock was then placed back on and we drew around the mechanism in the middle to make the hole for the mechanism, also cut out using the jigsaw,’ she said 

'It's a fairly humble piece but we love it and fits well into our relaxed alfresco,' she said 

‘It’s a fairly humble piece but we love it and fits well into our relaxed alfresco,’ she said 

To complete the clock, Mrs Wardle painted the pallet with exterior wood paint leftover from a garden renovation and sprayed the clock metallic rose gold.

‘Once dry, the clock was positioned and secured in place using copper wire looped over the clock arms and secured from behind,’ she said.  

‘It’s a fairly humble piece but we love it and fits well into our relaxed alfresco. 

‘I can’t quite believe the interest we have had.’



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