The Starry Night - DIY Clock Using PVC
Introduction: The Starry Night - DIY Clock Using PVC
#This clock will also work as a night lamp and the time can also be read during dark.
Supplies
4 inch PVC Pipe (20")
Dremel tools
Sanding paper 100 grit
Spray paint - black and yellow
Mini Movement Machine
Hacksaw
b22 lamp holder
3-9watt light bulb
Step 1: Step 1 : Preparing the Pvc
Slash cut the pvc pipe using a hacksaw.
Used a 100 grit water paper to smudge the pipe to create a base texture on the pvc
used some acetone/thinner you can clean the pvc after finishing with the texture.
Colour the inner wall of the pipe with yellow acrylic spray paint
applied a printed space-holder for a small clock model and cut the area using rotary dremel tool
apply black spray from the exterior and left it to dry
Step 2: Step 2 : Engraving
Tools used to engrave -
Mini Rotary Die Grinder Kit with Flexible Shaft
With the use of a 1" resin blade attached in the flexible shaft I tried engraving the famous
Van <PERSON>'s Starry Night.
I took some screenshots of my time-lapse (attatched).
Step 3: The Movement Machine Installation
I installed the movement machine inside the PVC space-holder and secured the machine using screws from inside.
After putting a AA battery the Movement Machine was successfully moving.
Step 4: The Lamp Extension
Initially I planned to make it a wall mounted clock, but later I changed it to a table-clock.
On a small piece of foam board I cut a circle, as of a diameter of the 4" PVC.
Using a screw I fitted a B22 lamp holder and fixed a 9watt night bulb onto the piece of foam board. And placed the PVC above it.
A small nook was made on the PVC from below to secure the wire coming out.
And the clock was ready.
Step 5: Final Product
Although it was a speedy product. It was fun making something new. I was quite happy with The Starry Night design and the lights coming out from the PVC.
#Golden acrylic spray paint was sprayed inside the PVC, thus the yellow light from inside gave a beautiful texture.
#This clock will also work as a night lamp and the time can also be read during dark.
Hope you like it! 31