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Today I have chosen to pearlize an object that is both practical and lovely to look at ~ the clock. I used to have a huge vintage alarm clock collection. I have sold most of them by now, but have held on to 2 or 3. They’re just so cute! They deserve to have a necklace of pearls.
You can use tiny pearls or larger ones, depending on the size of your clock and your preference. Just use E-6000 or your favorite adhesive. Pre-determine the length you need and cut your strand accordingly. Starting at any place on the face, with the clock laying on its back, glue the first couple pearls at the end of your strand. It’s easiest if you allow these to dry before continuing. Once they are dry you can glue pearls to about the half way point or quarter point and allow to dry. Continue with the final sections in the same fashion.
A word of warning: if using vintage pearls, be aware that they may eventually pull loose from their coating. Modern pearls usually have their color baked on and won’t do that. But I have used vintage pearls in lots of projects and have pretty good success with them.
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Oh man these are cute I’m going to start puttin pearls on everything now ;)
Nightchayde
This is so adorable! We’ve got frames in the store that are pearled….but clocks! Oh….we’d better get the glue gun out ~ lol!!!
TIME to dress those babies up! Love, the look of pearls. I actually bought and old alarm clock at a thrift that had rhinestones all the way around it. A few were missing and I thought I would try and stick a few new ones in. Haven’t done it yet. Thinking it TIME for my clocks to get some pearls.
hugs,
Jann
Very cute and girly :)
Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla
Oh I love it, pearls on the clock, how perfect. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
I love pearls…I love vintage clocks…gorgeous! Congratulations.
Besos from Argentina,
Silvina
Hi, this looks so pretty with the pearls on the clock! I saw it on share you cup!
Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
What a great idea. It looks great.
Wow, this is absolutely gorgeous!! Love it. :)
Win gorgeous earrings!
Loving this!
Thank you for linking up with Friday’s Fab Favorites!
Lauren xx
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Oh! Love the pearls surrounding the clock face….veeerry pretty indeed! What a great idea! Cheers, Catherine
Oh how I love this! Such a simple yet striking transformation…very cool. Gonna feature you tomorrow night at The Scoop! And on facebook!
♥Linsey
Cute idea! Love the top photo. Enjoy the end of August- back to school! :)
Beautiful! I would never have thought of doing that. :)
I featured this today at Mod Mix Monday….just love the mix of pearls with old.
Love the touch of elegance the pearls give to these beautiful pieces. Thanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday… I’ll be featuring your beautiful clock at tomorrow’s party.