Kelly Doust introduces readers to her wonderful world of reviving and customising vintage pieces, while bringing a modern and unique twist to wearing vintage clothes – Dita Von Teese
Dreaming of clocks

Terribly clever clock
So I saw this image on the web a few days ago and it came back to me at 3am, when I found myself inexplicably awake. I’ve no idea who the designer is, but what a brilliant idea. You can easily make your own version; battery-operated clock hands are available from good crafts stores all over the place, and a collection of random objects, some glue and white paint is all you need in addition. Plus a piece of wood or board to mount them on.
I’ve had a play with some stones, sea glass, bits of shell, a rusty screw with a beautiful green patina I found on the shore and ceramic doll parts from a flea market. Okay, so you have to imagine the feather and the leaf are actually the clock but what do you think? And does the clock even need to work? Why not stick it to the wall as is for your own art installation? Is it art, and who really cares? I like it. I’m not even going to whitewash it.

My version


Those doll parts would also make a fabulous necklace. Please make me one Kelly!
Oh alright – legs or arms?