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Paper clocks are fun to make. You can use them to decorate a room or as a prop in a play or skit. You can even use them to teach time. This article will show you how to make a simple clock using paper, a brad, and some imagination.

1. Gather your supplies: Because this clock is made out of paper, it won't be able to move its hands on its own. You can move the hands yourself, but for that, you will need a brad or paper fastener. Here's a list of what you will need:

Paper plate

Paper

Brad (paper fastener)

Scissors

Crayons, markers, stickers, etc

2. Write the numbers 1 to 12 around the rim of the plate. If you have a very narrow rim, then write the numbers on the plate itself. Try to make the spaces between the numbers as even as you can. It might also be a good idea to write the numbers with a pencil first. You can draw over the numbers with crayon or marker later.

Try to write the 12, 3, 6, and 9 first. This may help you keep things even.

You can also use foam or sticker numbers instead of writing them out.

Hot glue a piece of ribbon to the back of the clock so you can hang it. Take a few inches of ribbon and fold it in half to make a loop. Tie the two ends into a knot to keep them together. Turn the clock over so that you can see the back. Put a drop of hot glue close to the top. Press the ribbon down onto it and let it dry.

Glue guns can get very hot. Ask an adult to help you with this step.

You can also staple the ribbon to the plate instead.

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Can I make the clock turn by itself?

Unless you can attach a motor to it and structure it so that the motor moves every minute, you cannot make the clock turn by itself.

Does the paper have to be a perfect circle?

No, but you will have a more accurate representation of a clock if the circle is accurately drawn.

How do I make it move at the back?

On the back of the paper plate or the face of the clock, there is ribbon. The ribbon is attached to the hour and minute. As you pull the ribbon, the clock moves.

Cut two small circles out of plastic lids or thicker paper and punch a hole in each one. Place one of the circles between the arrows and paper plate. Place the other circle on the back of the paper plate. Next, push the brad through the arrows, plastic circles, and paper plate. The plastic circles will make the clock sturdier.

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Things You'll Need

Paper plate

Paper

Brad (paper fastener)

Scissors

Crayons, markers, stickers, etc

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