I never liked green.
Not in my furniture, not in my resin work, not even in my wardrobe. It always felt... risky. Too loud, too earthy, too something. But then this clock happened—an emerald green resin pour I only attempted because I had leftover pigment and a blank wood round staring at me from across the shop.
Now? I can’t stop looking at it. Or using green. This clock didn’t just change my wall—it changed how I think about color completely.
The Setup: One Wood Round + Zero Expectations
I wasn’t planning to make a clock that day. I had just finished a custom pour with natural wood and resin, and had a deep green mica mix leftover in the cup. Too much to throw out. Not enough for a big project.
I spotted a 10" birch round I’d prepped for another build, drilled the center hole, and decided: screw it. Let’s see what emerald green does.
The Pour: Geode Vibes, But Make It Moody
I didn’t go oceanic with this one. I wanted bold contrast. I poured a band of emerald across one third of the circle, then added black, gold, and clear resin swirled with white. The result? It looked like geode art and high-end wall décor had a baby.
I used a heat gun to move the layers and create feathered edges—like mineral veins in rock. Tiny gold flakes floated through the clear sections like sediment in water.
Why Emerald Worked (When I Thought It Wouldn’t)
- It’s dramatic, but not chaotic. Paired with walnut tones or black, it feels grounded.
- It reacts beautifully with gold—makes the whole thing glow.
- Against raw wood? Chef’s kiss. There’s a regal feel I didn’t expect.
The Finish: Gloss That Brings It to Life
Once it cured, I gave the surface a light sand and finished with a clear flood coat. That’s when the emerald really deepened. It went from “cool green” to something that looked carved from gemstone. Installed a gold clock kit with minimal hands, and the piece was done.
Where It Lives Now (And What It Changed)
It hangs above my desk—just across from the Sunlit Forest Desk. And every time I look at it, I wonder why I waited so long to use green. I’ve since added emerald accents to trays, test pours, and even a full coffee table build.
If You’re Resin Curious But Color Shy…
Try green. Just once. Pour it into a mold. Let it swirl. Worst case, it’s a learning pour. Best case? You might rethink your entire palette too.
FAQ Section
What do you need to make a resin clock?
You're looking at resin (deep pour or tabletop epoxy), color pigments, a silicone mold or wood blank, clock hardware, and some sanding + polishing tools. I usually keep extra clock mechanisms and wood rounds in the shop for exactly this reason.
How to make a clock step-by-step?
Prep your mold or wood round → Mix resin → Pour your color layers → Move colors with heat gun → Fully cure → Sand and polish → Drill center hole → Install clock movement → Hang it up. If you want to see a full detailed guide, check out my full resin clock build process here.
Can you make money making resin jewelry?
Absolutely — but it’s not just jewelry. Clocks, trays, coasters, and small resin home decor sell really well. If you’re ready to start selling your own resin work, you can apply to sell your resin art through The Resin Society here.
How to hang a resin clock?
These aren't featherweight — I recommend heavy-duty picture hangers, wall anchors, or a stud mount. I usually install a metal hanger on the back center of the clock for perfect balance. Don’t trust cheap adhesive strips on resin wall clocks.
Want More Color Experiments?
- My red epoxy river table that shocked me
- The pink table I didn’t think would work
- What happened when I poured petals into resin
- See my finished ocean resin wall clock design here
Final Thoughts
Sometimes your favorite pieces come from the projects you almost didn’t make. That’s what this emerald clock was for me. And if you’re reading this? It might be your sign to pour that risky color you’ve been avoiding.
— Solomon
Founder, The Resin SocietyStarted with small resin tables in my apartment — now building a global community of artists, collectors, and custom design lovers. resinsociety.net
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