You just need to be able to fit the clock mechanism at the back.
How to make a clock out of a ceramic plate.
With a clock kit available at craft stores or online and a few simple tools you can make a clock out of practically anything.
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Besides the plate you ll need a drill a battery operated clock mechanism a ruler and a grease pencil or some other marker that will work on the plate.
All you need are the right tools and a little time.
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Plate wall clocks are really easy to make so there is no reason not to try.
If you d like to make more out of your craft you could equip it with mounting gear or decorate it.
The image at the top of this article shows a rimmed dinner plate that has been made into a clock and the photograph on the right shows a cake plate embellished with rolled clay designs and made into a clock.
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The most common ceramic plate clock material is ceramic.
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Typically you d use the nut that comes with the clock mechanism to attach the mechanism clock hands to the plate but our plate is 1 16 too thick to work with the enclosed nut so instead use industrial strength adhesive to attach the mechanism to the back of the plate placing the protruding piece through your drilled center hole.
When it s time to swap out dishes don t throw out ceramic plates before their potential has been realized.