Clock Is Done!



BEFORE: My find off of Craigslist---



Applied primer...



Primer



Primer is drying (hurry up-- hurry up--)



Top Coat and more drying time---



Slopped on Ralph Lauren Smoke Glaze and wiped off with an old rag.



I let it dry over night and then pulled out my sanding block and sander.
(If you don't have an electric hand sander---Ask Santa for one!)
This stage is Also Know As: The Fun Part!



AFTER: All distressed and beautiful!



Here's her close-up



And another close-up.
Now off to find something else to paint.

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17 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 12, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    I love your project...lots of people are using that Ralph Lauren glaze....thanks for that tip~

    And thank you for linking to 2nd Time Around!

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  2. GloriaNovember 16, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Nice job! Love the round lines of that clock.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 16, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Gorgeous clock to begin with, but waaaaay better now!
    :)
    Zuzu

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  4. Ldy ~~ DyNovember 16, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    I didn't post a Met Monday this time around, but I still wanted to see what everyone did! I love the clock makeover! That was a pretty large piece of furniture. I have an old spinet piano that plays beautifully, but I would love to repaint. You have given me great ideas! Happy Met Monday.

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  5. Its So Very CheriNovember 16, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    I love that. I have always wanted a grandmother clock. I have a Its So Very Creative party on Mondays--

    Cheri

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  6. Its So Very CheriNovember 16, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    I forgot I am following you now

    Cheri

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  7. cindyNovember 16, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    That is just beau.ti.ful! Love the color you chose, and the glazing....*swoon*. Thanks for linking up, I'm gonna follow :)
    peace.

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  8. MandyNovember 16, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    So pretty!!! I want to re-do a grandfather clock so badly right now, still trying to find one - yours turned out beautifully!

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  9. PegNovember 16, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    You did a great job. It looks so old and beautiful.

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  10. Phyllis @Around the HouseNovember 16, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    The clock looks so great, wow you did a great job, love it, I am a new follower of yours, come for a visit.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 16, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    Wow what a transformation! I can't believe I passed one of these clocks up for $50 on craigslist... I'm kicking myself right now. I love it! Adding you to my favorites most definately!

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  12. ClaudiaNovember 16, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    An amazing transformation - It now looks almost Swedish - wonderful.

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  13. AnonymousNovember 17, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Great transformation - fits right in with Restoration Hardware's new look. Good job!

    pk @ Room Remix

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  14. AndreaNovember 17, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Love it!

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  15. Jennifer {Studio JRU}November 17, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Wow... that is beautiful! I love what you did. What a great before and after!! :)

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  16. Kim @ Cheap Chic HomeNovember 17, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    I have never seen anything that cool on craigslist. It looks wonderful! You must be thrilled.

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  17. ReneeNovember 18, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Amazing, it looks great!

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