I have always loved the classic look of a cloche. I’ve seen some that I really love at home stores and even some do-it-yourself types at craft stores.
However, more times than not, the price doesn’t fit my budget, not even the DIY ones with each piece sold separately. So after tiring of seeing everyone else’s beautiful cloches on social media, I did what I always do when I feel left out: headed to my local Goodwill store to buy and/or make my own.
I’ve noticed that people tend to purge their homes all at once, during season changes especially, and usually they’ll donate bags and boxes full of craft items. When I see them, I buy them to have on hand for future crafts.
So I had most of what I needed from previous trips to Goodwill. And in case you too want to climb aboard the cloche train without the high price tag, here’s how you can make your own.
Remember these? Well, even if you don’t, they’re everywhere and you may or may not have noticed them in your Goodwill travels. But trust me, they’re everywhere and they’re cheap too. I scored one just like these for a mere $4.26.
Here’s the supplies I used to make my cloche:
- Your choice of paint color – I used Krylon chalky finish in ivory that I had in my stash (this can be found at Michael’s).
- Moss or other type of greenery (this can be found in the seasonal aisle at Goodwill).
- Décor of your choice – For this, I used a bird’s nest and egg-shaped candles (also found at Goodwill in a bag full of craft items).
Instructions:
Disassemble your clock by unscrewing the nuts on the bottom and removing the clock mechanism.
Now you should be left with your base and glass dome.
Next, paint the base in the paint/color of your choosing. And allow to dry completely. If using spray paint, be sure to paint outdoors and use a mask.
Because I like more of an aged look, I applied a brown glaze to mine – this step is optional.
To cover the holes where the clock was removed, I covered the base surface with my moss.
Now it’s time to decorate your new cloche:
Like I said, these clocks are almost always at my local Goodwill store, and for the price, I’ve added several more throughout my home.
On my breakfast table:
On my coffee table:
Out on the patio:
Dee Fleury is a Philadelphia native now living in the South and enjoying the inner “country girl” that was always there. She loves to hunt for treasures old and new, and incorporate her thrifted finds into her home décor. She blends a little bit of French country, farmhouse, vintage, glam and contemporary, all mingled nicely together. Dee is an aspiring small business owner with dreams of owning her own shop offering painted furniture and home décor featuring some of her found treasures.
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