Giving new color to a clock
How many times have you walked past that “thing” because it was the wrong color?
Remember how I was doing some updates in this room with this table, well I decided to use the same green color for the clock. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with the color teal, it just wasn’t the right color for the room.
To get that real aged look though I needed to paint the clock surface in two steps.
First step was the undertone in which I painted two coats of brown.
Next, I applied my custom green color in two coats. I finished by lightly sanding the entire clock so my peeks of brown would show through instead of teal.
Did it work? Did I convince you that not all clocks have to be the color teal and they really can be painted to match in your space?
Please tell me I did.
I will share the rest of this room with you next week. See you back here on Friday with my weekly wow’s.
I like the clock both ways, Laura. But I think the new color looks perfect with the chair. Your custom color is a lovely soft shade of green.
I will no longer be afraid to paint a clock. xo Laura
I love it! Your clock looks great. Metal is one of the easiest things to paint, too. Be not afraid! Lol.
I'm convinced.
Bliss
You know what? I have a new mirror that has been bugging me because the color is just off … and I've been reluctant to paint it because, well, it's new. But now I'm convinced that I should just do it! Thanks for the inspiration, my friend!
🙂 Linda
The new soft green paint is just perfect!
Fantastic job Laura…and I so love your "collection of clocks"….love the color!
Love the new clock color, Laura! When something isn't right, it just isn't!
Love the new color-it turned out great. I am a firm believer in trying to repaint something you are not in love with- xo Diana
I love it Laura! It looks fantastic! 🙂
Vanessa
I love the transformation! I will now be looking at objects in a whole new light!! LOL!~~Angela
The clock looks so much better in green! And I am guilty of all of the questions you posed, especially "I may screw it up!"
How smart are you to tweak it so it's perfect for your space! Looks wonderful 🙂
wow Laura you made that clock awesome! I am a total sucker for vintage green in all forms!
xx Karen
Ooo, love the new color! You're so right — color can usually be changed. 🙂 Lucky for us, right?
xo Heidi
I love it, too! You are so smart to be able to see that it will work and look even better! WOW!
What a fabulous July it was!!!! The teal clock is my favorite…it makes time YUMMY! : ) You are amazing my friend!!! hugs…