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Comic Book Clock From a Charger

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This comic book clock is the perfect gift idea for someone who loves comic books. And you won’t believe what it’s made out of . . . a charger!

Skills Required: Beginner. You’ll use a wood charger and wall clock kit, which requires basic tool and drill knowledge. The Mod Podging happens in smaller sections so wrinkles shouldn’t be too much of an issue.

Make a comic book clock


Hi guys! It’s Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life! Today I am here to share a really fun DIY clock idea with you guys, decoupaged with comic books.

Close up of a clock movement


This fun personalized clock was made with a charger, a clock kit, and decorate it with paper ephemera. This is a simple and easy gift that I think would be wonderful for just about anyone on your list!

Comic Clock​


Here’s What You Need:


Instructions:

Charger plate and a Ren & Stimpy comic book


The first thing you need to do is clean your charger and dry it and gather your paper ephemera. I used a Ren and Stimpy comic book.

Mod Podging comic book pages to the front of a charger


Now start cutting up comic blocks or paper elements. Paint a little Mod Podge Matte on the plate and then smooth a piece of paper over the medium smoothing out any bubbles or wrinkles.

Adding Mod Podge Matte over the top of comic books


Continue building your plate with papers, keep layering papers on the plate with the Mod Podge Matte. It’s ok if the paper goes off the side. We will cut it off later.

Once you have your charger completely filled with paper elements and the design is how you like it, paint a layer of the Mod Podge over the top of your comic book clock and set aside to dry.

Trimming the pages off the edge of the charger with a craft knife

Charger covered in comic books with Mod Podge


Now you are ready to cut off the excess paper. Flip the charger over so the back side is facing up. Cut on a protected surface like a cutting mat or board. Using your craft knife, cut around the clock cutting off any excess paper and leaving a clean edge.

Drill a hole through the center of the charger for the clock movement


Next, paint your number plate. While it dries, you can cut your center hole.

Using a drill with a drill bit the same width as the bolt in your clock kit, drill a hole through the center of the charger. When your number plate is dry, glue it onto the front of the charger, lining up the holes.

Adding the clock movement to the drilled hole

Instructions to finish the clock assembly on the back of the package


To finish your clock, follow the instructions that came with your clock kit to finish assembly.

DIY clock made with comic book pages


I love how my clock turned out! I made this one for my brother, who as a child of the 90’s loves Ren and Stimpy, like so many of us! This clock was really easy to put together, and fun!

DIY clock made with comic book pages


I love how easy you can customize this comic book clock just by the shape of your charger and the paper ephemera you use.

Learn how to make a clock using a charger


You can make it a one of a kind gift for someone special on your list. I hope you will give it a try this year, I think you’ll love it as much as I did!



If you liked this comic book craft, check out another tutorial I did – a comic book pencil cup.

Comic book pencil cup


I’d also love for you to check out these comic book coasters, comic book letters, and a comic book canvas.

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