With a little elbow grease and imagination, tree slices and branches can be transformed into almost anything.
Being both sturdy and splendid to look at, these slices make most ideal material for DIY projects.
Whether you want to create a tabletop, a pretty plaque, or even a cupcake stand, adding an element of nature can make it a totally original, yet rustic masterpiece.
And why stop there? With a little bit of know-how in mechanics, you can even transform part of a tree into a beautiful clock face.
Master crafter arron_mollet22 managed to do this using a big round of wood, some clock-related hardware, and some aluminum numbers for the face.
The finished project is a stunning example of how, if you put your mind to it, you can transform raw materials into almost anything you desire — electrical devices included!
Check out his detailed creation of the clock below.
[H/T: Instructables]
First, Arron chose his ideal log section for the clock.
He then shaped it and sanded it to make a smooth, workable service that was free of blemishes.
Once that was done, he made the perfect wood slice for his rustic project.
Next, a battery-powered clock motor was taken from the back of the clock…
Once that was done, he engraved a clock face into the tree slice's surface, creating the numbers as well as a signature in the middle.
Once that was done, he cut a small hole in the back for the motor to fit, then attaching the motor to the second/minute hands so that they can tick accurately.
He also included a thermometer on the side of a clock by installing a thermo coil.
This cool little coil expands and retracts depending on the temperature, making the attached dial go up and down to specify how cold/hot it is.
Once the hardware was installed, a finish was put on the wood to accentuate its rich brown color.
Aluminum numbers were set in the engravings using a quick-dry adhesive.
The finished product is a beautiful fusion of nature's beauty and technology's function.
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