Modernist Shelf Clock

Modernist Shelf Clock

I recently visited a client and was inspired by a Modernist clock made from sheet metal, elegantly displayed on the edge of their bookshelf. What truly caught my attention was how the clock hands swept below the shelf’s edge, creating a striking and unique visual effect. I’ve recreated that design here in my 3D model, blending it with inspiration from the iconic De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill, East Sussex—a modernist masterpiece built in 1935 near my home.

Key Features:

• Clock Mechanism: This design is compatible with standard clock movement mechanisms, available on Etsy for around £6 (e.g., this one). I recommend selecting 72mm hour and minute hands and the long spindle option for the best fit. 

• Added Weight for Stability: Hidden cutouts in the design allow for 25mm circular penny weights, providing extra stability. Each cutout accommodates two weights (a pack of 50 costs about £10).

• Customisable Numerals: If you’d like to personalize the clock’s numerals and hour markers, I’ve included the Fusion 360 (f3d) files. My design uses the Bauhaus 93 font for a modernist look (available with MS Word).

• Stylish Contrast with Filament Swaps: To highlight the hour markers and numerals, I used a filament swap at layer 19, switching from Eryone Matte Black to Eryone Gold Silk. This creates a bold, elegant contrast.

Printing Tips:
1. G-code Pause for Weights: Plan a G-code pause during printing to securely embed the pennyweights before continuing the print.
2. Color Change for Contrast: Add a pause at the appropriate layer to swap the filament and enhance the visibility of the clock’s numbers. Black and gold work particularly well for this design.
3. Separate Prints for Face & Base: The clock face and base should be printed separately, ensuring clean execution of filament swaps and easy integration of weights.

Files Provided:
• Shelf Clock Face.3mf
• Shelf Clock Base.3mf
Both files feature locating pins to align the parts perfectly when glueing them together.
I hope you enjoy printing and assembling this clock as much as I enjoyed designing it. Please share your feedback or photos of your finished prints—I’d love to see your results!
 

Other Available Files
To cater to various needs and preferences, I have provided the following file types:
• Fusion 360 (.F3D)
• 3MF
• STEP
• .STL

• Feel free to customise and modify the design to suit your specific requirements.

Links for Parts:

• Clock Mechanism and hands 
• Penny Weights 
• Eryone Gold Filament
• Eryone Matte Black Filament

Community Collaboration
I encourage you to share your customised versions on the community sharing page. By collaborating, we can learn from each other and enhance the design further. If you encounter any issues or the design does not meet your expectations, please let me know on the sharing page. I will do my best to address any concerns.
Please like, save, and share the design if you find it useful. Your feedback, both positive and constructive, is invaluable in helping me improve these creations. I’d also love to see photos of your prints! I’m curious to see how they turn out for you.

Print Settings:

Modernist Clock Face
• Normal Quality Prusa Slicer
• Nozzle: 0.4mm
• Walls: 3
• Top/Bottom Layers: 4
• Infill: 15% Cubic
• Supports: No
• Material: Eryone PLA
• Colour: Matte Black & Gold Silk 
• Weight: 53.36 g
• Print Time: 7 hours 10 minutes.

Modernist Clock Base
• Normal Quality
• Nozzle: 0.4mm
• Walls: 3
• Top/Bottom Layers: 4
• Infill: 15% Cubic
• Supports: No
• Material: Eryone PLA
• Colour: Matte Black 
• Weight: 70.04 g
• Print Time: 7 hours 51 minutes.

Instructions for Use
1. Download Files: Access the provided files in your preferred format.
2. Print: Use the recommended print settings for the best results.
3. I used Super Glue to attach both parts. 
4. Share: Upload your customized versions and photos of your prints on the community sharing page.