1d. Crossword Clock

This one was simple but time consuming. Pun intended. I knew I wanted to make a clock with this block of scrap wood, but didn't know what direction to go in. The idea for a crossword clock came about because I HATE numbers, LIKE words and LOVE crossword puzzles! 

1. I started with an unfinished piece of scrap wood, about 24" square. Unfortunately my plan for no numbers backfired when I had to do about 3 hours of math to figure out the size of each crossword square. Once I got the math out of the way, I drew the grid in pencil...which also took some time.

2. Next I used a lot of painters tape so I could paint the lines, black squares and letters. More time.

3. Then I stopped taking pictures. Whoops! After applying all of the black paint I let it dry and then stained over the entire clock with an antique stain. Next I drilled a hole and attached a regular old clock kit.