Lego has a new product out called "Lego Mosaics" Basically it's a 16x16 Lego sheet that comes with a variety of single bricks. I found that these sets make some great pixel art. Once I had my hands on one of these sets, my mission became clear. If you're a constant reader you'll know by now that I have a mild obsession with creating videogame themed clocks. So without haste I got to work creating a new clock. This project was more expensive that my last clock projects (ringing in at almost $30) but mainly that was due to the price of the Legos. Here's how it breaks down:

Lego Mosaic Large Set- $19.99 (two boards and about 600 bricks)
Clock kit- $8.00
Replacement hands for clock- $1.75

It's a pretty self explanatory project but there are some specific instructions. You'll need to drill a hole into the Lego sheet in order to install your clockworks. Make sure you use the appropriate sized drill bit and GO SLOW. if you find that the clock fits a little loose in the drilled hole, you can secure it with some packing tape. Be creative, 8 bit sprites work the best but feel free to experiment. For a more secure fit use glue to affix your bricks to the board.

This is definitely my favorite clock so far. It's a great conversation piece and a really easy project to do while you're watching TV or you're just bored. Happy Crafting!

Posted in: on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at at 1:22 PM