Here’s an idea to make a fun clock for kids. With a bit of imagination you could make all kinds of different animals.
I’ve done the clock markings purely as a visual thing. Some people might want to add numbers and turn it into an educational clock as well as a fun one!
I would make this clock out of plywood or MDF. All you need by way of tools is a jigsaw or scrollsaw of some kind, and a drill.
Not got those? A stiff card would actually work so all you really need is a pair of scissors! There are lots of other interesting sheet materials around so why not experiment? You could add contour by using paper-maché, for example.
For paint I use acrylics. They’re water-based and on wood they allow the grain to partly show through giving an interesting sheen. A water-based spray varnish should provide a protective coat. As with all finishes, test first. There’s nothing worse than spending time painting a clock only to find that the varnish makes the paint run, or produces a milky “bloom” as can happen with some combinations.
The colours are just a guide, if you want a blue bear, have a blue bear!
If you would like a pattern to copy I’ve prepared one for download – just sign up for my occasional clock making newsletter (top left) and I’ll let you have a copy straight away.
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Could I please have the pattern for the bear as I would love to make one for my grandchild
Hi Anne
The bear pattern is free to anyone who signs up to the occasional newsletter I send out. Just let me have your email in the box top left and you can get your free clock pattern straight away.
Bob
hello, could I have the pattern please, beacuse my dautgher asked me to make her one
I need a bear pattern for clock
Free pattern downloads are available to anyone who signs up for the free newsletter – just let me have your details up on the top left of the screen and you’ll get redirected to the download page. You should have your plans in no more than a couple of minutes.
Free pattern downloads are available to people who sign up for the free newsletter – just let me have your details up on the top left of the screen and you’ll get redirected to the download page. You should have your plans in no more than a couple of minutes.