Watch Enhancement

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  Step 1

  Start by cleaning your watch for a good painting surface.

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  Step 2

  Next paint on your color of choice. Use more or less paint depending on the look you want. I used 2 layers of acrylic paint. I wiped off a little bit before it dried so the that most the paint ended up in the nooks and crannies.

  Let paint dry thoroughly.

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  Step 3

  Then I used silver fingernail polish to paint a detail line around the edge of the watch band. I used nail polish because it was the only silver paint I had :)

  Again let dry thoroughly.

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  Step 4

  Since I used a water based paint it needed to be sealed. Brush on 2 or 3 layers of Mod Podge (or some product along those line).

  Sorry if I sound like a broken record, but here goes- Let dry thoroughly!

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  Step 5

  Now decide where you want your studs. I used an x acto blade to make starter holes for the prongs of the studs. Punch prongs through the band.

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  Step 6

  Then flip over watch and use a pair of pliers to bend prongs over to secure. Repeat with the rest of your studs.

  Most important step- Enjoy your new one of a kind watch!

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CO + K User

May 25th, 2012

Thanks Erin, it was a fun transformation!

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Erin F. · Corvallis, Oregon, US · 2 projects 24th May 2012

I really like how you recycled this watch, I'll have to give it a try with one of mine. ^_^

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