15 Resin Clock Ideas That Surprised Me (In a Good Way)

I didn’t set out to become someone who makes clocks. But somewhere between leftover resin pours and “what if” ideas, resin clocks became one of my favorite small-scale projects.

They’re fast, forgiving, and endlessly creative—and every time I try a new style, I end up with something totally different than I expected. Sometimes weird. Sometimes stunning. And once? A piece I had to stop myself from keeping because I was supposed to sell it.

Here are 15 resin clock ideas I’ve actually tried (or been inspired by) that genuinely surprised me—in a good way.

1. Ocean Wave Resin Clock

Deep blues, a touch of white paste for the wave crests, and a wood base—it gave major coastal vibes. I used leftover pigment from my first ocean clock, and it ended up being the one that gets the most compliments.

a round wall clock with ocean wave resin design—deep blue base, white wave crests, and a natural wood edge

2. Emerald Green Geode Clock

I didn’t expect to love this one. But the moody emerald paired with gold flake accents looked like something carved out of the earth. Totally changed how I feel about green. Read the full build story here.

Emerald green resin clock with gold flake accents, jagged geode-style edges, and a luxe, earthy vibe

3. Clear Resin Clock With Floating Dried Flowers

I embedded pressed cosmos and ferns in clear resin with a raw wood frame. It looked like a botanical specimen meets modern wall décor. Light played through it beautifully at different times of day.

Clear resin wall clock with embedded pressed flowers and ferns.

4. Black Resin with Gold Leaf Accents

Minimal, high contrast, and dramatic. I poured matte black resin and dropped in torn gold leaf. The end result was cleaner and classier than I anticipated. Definitely more “gallery” than “craft fair.”

Matte black resin clock with irregular gold leaf pieces floating inside.

5. Turquoise Swirl Resin Clock

I used a swirl pour technique—pouring white, blue, and teal in concentric rings, then dragging a stick through the colors. Gave it a kind of fluid marbled look that worked great as a statement piece.

Resin swirl clock with white, turquoise, and blue rings.

6. Walnut & Resin Split Clock

I cut a slab of walnut, routed a channel, and poured resin in the middle. The contrast between wood grain and high-gloss resin made it feel more like art furniture than wall decor.

Round clock split down the middle: half walnut slab, half glossy resin

7. Glitter Galaxy Resin Clock

Black base, tiny holographic glitter, and white swirls. I was aiming for stars—and somehow nailed it. Looked like a little universe frozen in time.

Black resin clock with holographic glitter and white swirl bursts.

8. Resin Clock With Crushed Crystal Chips

I embedded raw quartz chips around the outer rim and let them peek through the resin surface. It added tactile depth and looked expensive—even though it was made from leftover materials.

Clear resin clock with raw quartz or crystal chips embedded around the rim

9. Resin Clock With Alcohol Ink Bursts

Using a white base and alcohol ink drops, I created burst patterns that looked like blooming flowers or nebulae. Totally abstract and unpredictable—but so satisfying.

White resin base with colorful alcohol ink burst patterns—abstract, organic, flower-meets-nebula effect.

10. Rainbow Resin Stripe Clock

I layered resin in thin, colorful bands. Once cured and sanded, the stripes had a retro vibe. I paired it with minimalist white clock hands to keep it modern.

Flat wall clock with horizontal rainbow resin stripes

11. Charcoal Resin + Concrete Texture

I mixed a little powdered concrete into black resin for a grainy, matte texture. Looked like industrial décor with a handmade edge. Not for everyone—but definitely memorable.

Grainy matte resin clock in charcoal black with powdered concrete mixed in.

12. Resin Clock with Inlaid Resin Numbers

I used vinyl numbers as stencils, poured colored resin over them, and then removed the vinyl after curing. Clean, legible, and highly customized.

Wall clock with clean resin face and colorful poured numbers inset into the surface

13. Resin Clock With Painted Acrylic Back

Instead of coloring the resin, I painted the back of a clear acrylic disc and poured clear resin over it. The depth it created was insane. Subtle but artistic.

Clear resin disc clock poured over a hand-painted acrylic back.

14. Resin Clock with Embedded Shells

I embedded small beach shells in a clear blue resin pour, inspired by my seashell epoxy table. Coastal, nostalgic, and perfect for beach homes or bathrooms.

Round clear resin clock with small beach shells suspended inside.

15. Minimal Resin Clock With Negative Space

Sometimes the simplest ideas work best. I poured resin in just one corner of the square panel and left the rest raw wood. The negative space made it feel calm and modern—exactly the kind of balance I didn’t know I needed.

Modern clock with raw wood body and one corner filled with clear or white resin.

Thinking About Making Your Own Resin Clock?

You don’t need much: a wood base, a clock kit, and some pigment or texture. Start with a leftover pour or a color combo you’re unsure about. Resin clocks are forgiving—and sometimes your weirdest ideas are the ones that hit hardest.

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— Solomon
Founder, The Resin Society
Started with small resin tables in my apartment — now building a global community of artists, collectors, and custom design lovers. resinsociety.net