The most common ceramic plate clock material is ceramic.
How to make a ceramic plate clock.
A vintage plate the thinner the plate the easier it is to drill through.
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Cut through the border with the needle tool by making a slit from the edge of the plate out to the edge of the clay.
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Fit the threaded part of the clock mechanism through the hole and screw the nuts on.
Here s what you will need to make a plate clock.
When you re done decorating and the plate is dry assemble the clock mechanism according to the instructions provided.
Clean the plate and dry it well.
You will need a battery to operate your clock.
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Turn the item over so that it is front facing.
You only need to put the batteries into the mechanism hang it and you are done.
Fit the hour clock first then the minute hand and finally the second hand.
This will generally involve inserting the clock mechanism shaft through the whole in the plate attaching the hands and then securing them with some type of nut or cap.
You don t need to flatten out the edge completely.
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Secure the clock mechanism in place by screwing the bolt over the spindle threads.
Pull the clay up away from the plate.
Make several similar slits at different points around the plate.
Run your finger around the edge to smooth it.