Antique Clock Restoration - From the Mind of Christine McConnell
Added 2021-01-23 13:56:23 +0000 UTCIn this episode I restore a variety of clocks while also inadvertently revealing how badly I need to vacuum my carpets :D
Comments
What a spectacular episode. 10/10.
Maria Gress
2023-07-30 18:09:25 +0000 UTCThis woman can do anything. If you can do plumbing, please do an episode on that.
Dawn Hutchins
2022-09-30 18:40:18 +0000 UTCI love clocks. Can’t wait to find an old one to recoup! 🕰
Diane McCarty
2022-08-25 01:49:39 +0000 UTCMovie and project rec: the house with a clock in the walls and restoring a cuckoo clock but replace the bird with something terrifying like the devil face in the movie!!! ✨👹
Carly
2022-06-26 16:26:11 +0000 UTCso soothing
Julia
2021-07-07 00:04:33 +0000 UTCLoved this episode! Thank you!
Genevieve Rainey
2021-07-02 19:53:37 +0000 UTCI lived with my dad and his girlfriend for a while. She had an old cuckoo clock in her creepy library. My bedroom was on the other side of the wall from that clock. Every hour that dam clock would go off cuckoo cuckoo...... I hid the key that you had to use to wind it. He found it! I think the ghosts put it back. I was sleeping so peacefully then heard the clock go off again. I love clocks have a few old ones that are silent....lol
robin bohn
2021-06-12 22:19:02 +0000 UTCYou gave me the courage to repair my late grandmother’s clocks. When she passed, she had over 200 clocks in her home. Her home sounded like rain from all the ticking. And when they all chimed it was an Orchestra of bells and cuckoos. I have clocks from 1700s- 1940. I got one clock that was made in Hungary circa 1900 working yesterday. And I bought a non working grandmother clock this week for $60 because now I have the confidence to get it up and running. Thank you for this video! You’ve given me the opportunity to restore my grandmother’s presence in my home .
Elizabeth Higley
2021-04-16 15:17:54 +0000 UTCThis video was SO soothing! The ticking gave me tingles up my spine. The Grandfather clock reminds me of the one my grandparents had on their wall when I was little.
Meg Barwick
2021-04-13 20:16:27 +0000 UTCInsanely impressed.
Michelle Tawney
2021-04-09 01:07:13 +0000 UTCYour patience is out of this world!
Cesar
2021-03-29 09:06:08 +0000 UTCWhere do you buy your clock parts? I just purchased a vintage 555 brand pendulum clock. It’s missing the pendulum and the key. I’m struggling to find what I need online.
Jane Duprey
2021-03-29 01:05:15 +0000 UTCThat was exquisite!
Michèle-Andrée Cromp
2021-03-28 01:18:06 +0000 UTCNow I feel more confident to tackle the family's clock
Michèle-Andrée Cromp
2021-03-28 01:08:35 +0000 UTCMy own little black kitty snores too ☺️ you can never have to many beautiful clocks 🕰
Absinthia Venamortis
2021-03-27 19:39:56 +0000 UTCI love this sooooooo much and now i want to do this!!!
Ashley
2021-03-27 01:39:21 +0000 UTCHi Christine! I love this video! I recently purchased an old German Cuckoo clock, and I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind sharing a list of the oil and cleaners you used for your clocks. Please and thank you!
Cora Kathlea
2021-03-26 00:29:31 +0000 UTCThis was an amazing video!!! It seemed so soothing to clean and repair those clocks. Made me wish I some antique clocks lying around to spruce up :)
Kristin A
2021-03-25 20:58:07 +0000 UTCWow!! This is the best video you've done so far - I've always been interested in clocks but never got an antique one for myself because I never would have known how to fix it. Now I might have to buy one and give it a go. Seriously amazing work, I love seeing it Christine! Btw, your cats snoring over the chimes at the end cracked me up😹😹
Lauren Downard
2021-03-23 12:41:23 +0000 UTCThis is thoroughly delightful!! From the wonderful tinkering and the beautiful visuals to the snoring kitties. An absolute joy!
little taosenx
2021-03-21 22:55:52 +0000 UTCThis was so wonderful to watch! There is an antique clock in my family with a marble face that I hope one day will come to live with me but I am considering trying to get one and bringing it to life like you did now :D
Olga
2021-03-21 21:02:30 +0000 UTCDoes anyone know what brand of gold leaf she used? The one I got is too light. :)
Amanda Williams
2021-03-20 21:04:32 +0000 UTCMaybe now I can get my Seth Thomas working again.
Kassy W.
2021-02-24 04:30:41 +0000 UTCThis is an awesome video. Thank you!!!! I have a grandfather clock that doesn't work (from my childhood home). It never occured to me to try and fix it myself. You are a rockstar!! Thank you for inspiring women! Plus I love the way you did the creepy clocks ticking all at once. So cool!
Suzanne Robinson
2021-02-14 23:02:46 +0000 UTCDoes anyone have the YouTube link to this? I’m trying to watch it on my tv :) thanks!
Kelsey Rothe
2021-02-14 17:26:18 +0000 UTChahaha the cat snoring!!! gold!
Karmell Mazurek
2021-02-12 19:10:33 +0000 UTCI have one of those big old clocks as well! Well, we call it big old clock. Because it's big...and old. From around the 1820s. Mine has a painting of a ship on it, though. I do not think it is original, though. I love with you did with the gold paint on the glass with yours! I love that old paper on the interior. It's super beautiful the way you did it and brings the focus onto the gorgeous clock itself. I wouldn't paint anything further on it. It's perfect the way you have it now!
Nicholas Frig
2021-02-08 01:25:56 +0000 UTCWhat an incredible video! My absolute favorite, as I too, love clocks and have several.. You are an inspiration for me to keep checking those flea markets and vintage stores. Thanks for sharing your passion... I learned a LOT just watching you today.. <3
Darla Goodwin
2021-02-05 01:03:37 +0000 UTCHow fascinating, I've never wanted a beautiful wooden clock more. Love your work!
TanyaLashea
2021-02-04 18:47:49 +0000 UTCFavorite episode so far!
Ruby Topete
2021-02-03 17:22:40 +0000 UTCArchimedes snoring is the highlight of my day!!
Kari
2021-02-02 18:43:31 +0000 UTCGreat video. Clock restoration wasn't something I really thought about before this and I found it so interesting. Thank you for introducing me to yet another new thing!
Leigh Anne Baller
2021-02-02 02:12:42 +0000 UTCAbsolutely loved this episode. I just paid to have my 1895 Regulator from Germany oiled, but I believe I can do it myself now. Thank you for always being an inspiration!
Paige Phoa
2021-02-01 11:00:02 +0000 UTCReally interesting! Thank you for another great episode!
Melisa
2021-02-01 01:06:20 +0000 UTCwitchy photo!
Brenda Luyten
2021-01-31 22:36:29 +0000 UTCBecause of your video, I am now the proud owner of a beautiful antique mantle clock ❤
Morgan Godwin
2021-01-31 18:54:54 +0000 UTCJust watched this episode last night before going to bed....so relaxing. My husband has been an antique clock collector for sometime but he hasn't really done anything with them. I'm sharing this excellent video with him. Beautiful work on the glass for the wooden clock!
Judy Campanella
2021-01-31 18:53:46 +0000 UTCThe snoring at the end!!😆 Also... I use loupes with a headlight for dentistry, I highly suggest a pair for you. Designs for Vision come in cute frames, lil pricey but a good investment.
Ace&Otis
2021-01-31 16:31:54 +0000 UTCI also really love antique clocks. I have one mantle clock that I inherited from my grandparents and a grandfather clock that I bought second hand, I had to hire a repairman to come to my house to get it going. Now it works perfectly and I have to wind it once a week. My house isn’t really big enough to have a lot of clocks that chime.
Lori Ratcliff
2021-01-31 11:44:39 +0000 UTCKudos to your Captive for the awesome cinematography. You two are the perfect pair!
Tracy Thomson
2021-01-31 08:18:12 +0000 UTCYou may need to adjust the pendulum. It took a while for me to get mine to the right length. From what I understand, it's always going to be off 1-5 minutes so don't expect perfection. http://www.theoldclockworks.com/service/how-to-regulate-the-time-of-your-clock/ Your pendulum may not look exactly like this, but it should have some way to adjust the length.
Aaron
2021-01-30 21:49:01 +0000 UTCUm ... what did you call her? 😉
David
2021-01-30 05:54:14 +0000 UTCThis girl is “cuckoo ... cuckoo”
David
2021-01-30 05:52:22 +0000 UTCwith all those clocks ticking away it reminds me of the first scene of back to the future.
Donald Bois
2021-01-30 03:47:21 +0000 UTCThis episode was so great. Furiously searching for mantle clocks ☺️
Dispatch Master
2021-01-30 02:57:33 +0000 UTCI really enjoyed the spooky music!
foof
2021-01-30 02:01:50 +0000 UTCBoth?? XD
The Lady Kwiller
2021-01-29 23:12:07 +0000 UTCYou are too cool for school, Christine.
Sarah
2021-01-29 22:02:09 +0000 UTCWas the glass clock missing it's door pull? It looked like it in the final shot but wasn't certain.
Kori Brittain
2021-01-29 20:49:08 +0000 UTCWonderful! Wow!
Linda Switzer
2021-01-29 10:51:42 +0000 UTCI thought it was the cat?! :)
helen crawford
2021-01-29 10:03:34 +0000 UTCThis was extremely interesting!!!! LOVED IT!
Margaux Allard
2021-01-29 01:17:48 +0000 UTCOh my gosh, the dog snoring at the end just killed me! XD Lovely job on the glass painting. That turned out quite lovely.
The Lady Kwiller
2021-01-28 08:27:26 +0000 UTCcan't wait to tune in and watch this later tonight
Samuel Gomez
2021-01-28 07:18:18 +0000 UTCIs there anything you can't do Christine!? Love your attention to detail and your passion to restore these beautiful clocks. Look forward to your next video!
Daniel Klingler
2021-01-28 06:51:47 +0000 UTCReally enjoyed. Thanks.
Tamara Nelson
2021-01-28 06:10:52 +0000 UTCAnother great episode, thank you!
Heather Brown
2021-01-28 06:07:31 +0000 UTCWow this was amazing 🖤The patience and steady hand to paint the glass just Wow!!!!
Christina Zavala
2021-01-28 05:41:48 +0000 UTCThe study of "time" and clocks is called horology, and a person who studies time, ie, repairs clocks, is called a horologist....so, Christine, you are a horologist! (Very few women in this field, so brava!)
DeeDee Wood
2021-01-28 03:01:45 +0000 UTCFinally got to watch this episode and loved it. Antique clocks are fascinating, and the glass painting you recreated, or re-imagined, looks amazing.
Suzana S.
2021-01-28 02:03:15 +0000 UTCWow I did not have any interest in clocks going into this video, but I found this fascinating! Thanks for sharing :)
Melissa Farrell
2021-01-27 21:10:55 +0000 UTCAre we not having a livestream this month?
helen crawford
2021-01-27 19:38:09 +0000 UTCThis was fantastic. I'm inspired to find an antique clock to restore. Will you still do an antique frame restoration?
Damn-it-Janet
2021-01-27 15:09:47 +0000 UTCI also have this clock which looks a bit like the one you added gold leaf to https://www.instagram.com/p/CKjHnV0j5Un/?igshid=110rzvxxb9cbb
Chrissy Jackson
2021-01-27 12:40:21 +0000 UTChttps://www.instagram.com/p/CKjHGdjjutR/?igshid=7d2xxf31y1gk for those of you who would like to see the painting from the clock
Chrissy Jackson
2021-01-27 12:35:49 +0000 UTCLove! Can you do Victorian hair art tutorials? I saw one on the wall in your house tour.
Kit McElvar
2021-01-27 03:06:39 +0000 UTCI love all the episodes but this might be my favorite of all
Erin Anderson
2021-01-27 02:00:21 +0000 UTCMy mother had a cuckoo clock just like that she bought in Germany. After 10+ years the chain started slipping off the gears. It was such a pain to get back on she eventually went out and bought herself a new weighted clock with easier mechanisms.
Lady Barronmore
2021-01-27 01:56:34 +0000 UTCBeautiful episode, loved every minute! You did an amazing job on the painted glass, stunning! Thank you for inspiring!
Clare Buswell
2021-01-26 23:26:21 +0000 UTCI want to see it too!
Sandra Martinez
2021-01-26 22:07:37 +0000 UTCHave you seen The Repair Shop on Netflix? I think you would really enjoy it!
Melissa Pinilla
2021-01-26 21:19:21 +0000 UTCMy stepdad had a clock repair shop. I worked for him fixing and cleaning clocks for a while. I had to take the clock apart sometimes, replace broken pieces and put it all back together. The spring was always so scary to put back on! Clock repair is a lovely, but dying art. Love my clocks I was able to get having my pick of the ones nobody ever picked up!
Melissa Pinilla
2021-01-26 20:52:16 +0000 UTCWhat a marvelous, entertaining video! Your work on the clock enclosure glass is stunning, especially the sampling of its various ornamental elements in Photoshop. I was wondering how you keep your cats from playing with the chains on your cuckoo clock...
Gina Mustico
2021-01-26 20:22:28 +0000 UTCI loved this so much! And I know others have said, but I'm worried your green Victorian wallpaper may be the poisonous type. Please be careful! ♥
Amanda Williams
2021-01-26 20:16:26 +0000 UTCGreat restoration work Christine! Clocks are time's heart, and you've brought them back to life! Great work! <3
Michelle Greenhouse
2021-01-26 17:13:35 +0000 UTCMy father restored antique clocks as a hobby and he would place pennies under one side of a clock to even it out. One of his favorite tricks was to set an alarm for a random time and scare us all to death
amy eckler
2021-01-26 17:12:32 +0000 UTCI absolutely love all things Antique, Vintage, etc. Ive always been the type that I could go into an antique shop and just get lost for hours being mesmerized by the beauty of antiques while learning all about there history and so forth. This was a really amazing episode Christine 💜 I also loved and enjoyed seeing the inside of the clocks 🕰 and let’s not forget the adorable snoring at the end of your precious fur baby 🐾 so so cute!! 🐈 Thank you for sharing this beautiful episode of these antique clock restorations 🕰 I cannot wait to see what’s in store for your upcoming home projects 🤗 Lots of love
Paulette Mickle
2021-01-26 14:28:55 +0000 UTCI'm loving the baby snores at the end. The absolute best!
Punkrockcatlady
2021-01-26 03:33:59 +0000 UTCHearing music that sounds like i am being hunted down by a vengeful ghost, but the visual being a vary pretty lady gently and slowly cleaning a clock is making me feel a certain way, and I think I like it.
Maggie Proffitt
2021-01-25 21:57:42 +0000 UTCI loved this episode! It reminded me of The Repair Shop (available on Netflix). The kitten snores at the end made me melt.
Lynnetta
2021-01-25 21:17:30 +0000 UTCLove it! This has definitely reinvigorated my desire to buy an Art Deco clock, especially if I can save money by (hopefully) fixing it myself. Would really love if you had a continually updating text-based master tool list -- tool, brand, and product/version number, possibly grouped by all-around tools and specific taskers, updated with each new project? Would be a great help to avoid searching comment threads, and searching for the tools outside the US.
Gincredible
2021-01-25 21:06:35 +0000 UTCI love old clocks so much! The way they work is just so fascinating. I always have to stop and admire them when I find one in an antique shop; but I think you've given me the inspiration that I need to pick one up and get it working again! Would you ever consider doing a video on restoring old sewing machines Christine? I have a Singer treadle machine from the late 40's/early 50's that I restored and use all the time (the only sewing machine I need, it can do anything!) and I would be absolutely over the moon to see you work on one from the early 1900's...or even older! They are incredible machines :D Thanks for the amazing videos as usual xo
Chelsea V.
2021-01-25 20:54:43 +0000 UTCSounds like prime time to befriend a glass-cutting spy type!
Gincredible
2021-01-25 20:47:40 +0000 UTCWhen I was a child we had a cuckoo clock that looked nearly identical to the one in your video. I don't know if it was made in Germany like yours or not, but my step-dad was German so it would not surprise me if it was! Sadly it got destroyed during one of our many moves in my teenage years. I can also attest that if the chain came loose it was a real pain to get working again. It also sometimes got knotted up and that wasn't much fun to fix either.
Iana Nelson
2021-01-25 20:13:32 +0000 UTCI have my great grandparents clock that needs to be restored. So excited!
Elizabeth Goans
2021-01-25 19:11:33 +0000 UTCThank you Christine for posting a new video and showing us how to restore old clocks! I am currently living in a home built in the early 1800s, and am also a huge Gothic- Victorian fanatic. I will be using your videos as a guide. You inspire me and are truly amazing and talented at seemingly everything. Love it!
Chelsea Dreibelbis
2021-01-25 18:48:51 +0000 UTCI have an antique ogee clock with beautiful painted glass. It hasn't worked for as long as I've owned it. You've inspired me to take a look and see if I can get it running again. For some reason, I thought a professional was needed. It's worth a try!
Christina P Brooks
2021-01-25 16:55:17 +0000 UTCHaha! Not a bad idea! I'm a big fan of museum wax for things up on shelves for this very reason :D
Christine McConnell
2021-01-25 13:18:48 +0000 UTCIm ready to restore the world! One clock at a time ♥️ Who knew somebody could actually bring things back from the dead. You Christine, are a grave robber. What a great super power ;)
Scribby Scribner
2021-01-25 12:57:19 +0000 UTCAnd now I know it's a gingerbread clock! I had to stop it again. Kitty too curious about all that ticking and mine is not attached to the wall. :)
Racheal Jones
2021-01-25 12:46:37 +0000 UTCMy mom has an antique clock that my great grandma inherited from a witch she was friends with. Now I want to see if I can get “Maggie’s Clock” to work. Thanks for the info and inspiration!
Chandra Lewis
2021-01-25 10:41:58 +0000 UTCThe snoring at the end with the ticking clocks was the cutest thing ever.
Cora Kathlea
2021-01-25 08:24:44 +0000 UTCThis was so delightful, and the music/soundscaping was wonderful! Thank you.
duke knight
2021-01-25 07:48:22 +0000 UTCHoly crap this was amazing!
Isabel Bowen
2021-01-25 05:57:50 +0000 UTCI thoroughly enjoy all of the extra images (the kitties, the antique images, etc.) in the video. Professor Poof adds a lot of character to the videos and makes me smile every time. I also appreciated the glimpses into how you use Photoshop. How do you create the faux antique image photographs i.e., take modern images and turn them into antique photographs with period hair and clothing? Thank you for sharing your art, I really enjoy your unique creativity and style. You've inspired me to jump back into creating art.
j
2021-01-25 05:51:52 +0000 UTCI loved this episode!! So Magical and cozy. Learned so much! Now I need an old clock. Thank you for the content Christine! 🕯🤎🕰🧸🪶
Amanda Pavel
2021-01-25 05:40:03 +0000 UTCDrive to Bouckville in Madison County. I can imagine you exploring these shops. I especially love you and your captive’s portraits around the weighted pulley clock, we have the exact frames as those so now I have some great plans for what to put in them! Thanks for inspiring me, love it! Be well and look forward to your home renovations 🙂🤟🏼
Brooke Redmond
2021-01-25 04:27:51 +0000 UTCI loved this episode, it reminds me of the Netflix show the repair shop. I just love old clocks, they remind me of my grandparents. Christine you said you found some of the clocks and their items at local antique shops there are a few near you in Ilion such as Little Falls or make a driv3
Brooke Redmond
2021-01-25 04:24:04 +0000 UTCIf i just had even a pinch of your patience I would be just fine. This was a very fascinating episode. It is so nice to see something so complicated demystified. Looking forward to the next episode and seeing more of the mansion. Thank you so much!
Grizzles' Humom
2021-01-25 03:22:16 +0000 UTCHello Bobby! I find the foil gives a true metallic (high shine) finish, whereas a gold paint has a slightly dull quality once dry. I'm so jazzed you liked the episode :D
Christine McConnell
2021-01-25 02:31:02 +0000 UTCAGH! That is one of the prettiest gingerbread clocks I've ever seen!! This completely made my day :D Thank you so much for sharing!
Christine McConnell
2021-01-25 02:26:40 +0000 UTCThis is so wonderful! Just the other day, I was thinking, 'I wonder what Christine's been up to', and here you are with a new video to dazzle us all. I always enjoy seeing the house and all of your fur children. The clocks are amazing, but I really loved the old-timey photos of the cats, and of you and The Captive! Can't wait to see what you'll do next! P.S...is that Archimedes snoring at the end?
Tammy R Dowden
2021-01-25 02:01:05 +0000 UTCI loved this episode. As cute as your outfit in it was, I imagined you in one of your long, Victorian dresses (like the one in your portrait in the end!) working in a clock shop. Maybe Mystic Clock Shop? :) Then, of course, you became a Time Mistress able to affect the universe through your very specific tinkering and repairs. I knew you couldn't resist going that extra, artistic step and the Photoshop and the painting gold on the glass was wonderful. Nice to see your captive so prominently featured and his new music is wonderful. Was the ticking part of the music or truly all those clocks ticking around you? I also like seeing all the animals, especially sweet Archimedes who is so white and fluffy now. Nap baby. Thank you for another great episode!
Racheal Jones
2021-01-25 01:14:57 +0000 UTCChristine, thank you for this episode. A clock I inherited that I assume couldn't be working due to the state was in - is now working. I think because I nudged it and set the pendulum going. I didn't even have to wind it. Attaching an Unlisted video to show you all. :) https://youtu.be/pn8gpNxIx18
Racheal Jones
2021-01-25 00:54:51 +0000 UTCThe clock episode was hypnotical and magical at the same time. The cats are showstoppers. Thank you for sharing.
Debra Palermo
2021-01-25 00:52:52 +0000 UTCWhat a great episode! I’ve been wanting an old clock, but it just never happened. This has reignited my interest in acquiring one. The gold foil on the first clock looked amazing. Is there a benefit to using the gold foil as opposed to a gold paint? Or is it more for aesthetic?
Bobby Champlin
2021-01-24 23:38:15 +0000 UTCI love how both the cat and dog are getting blamed for those snores? Who is it??
Racheal Jones
2021-01-24 23:09:49 +0000 UTCAnd all that winding...
Racheal Jones
2021-01-24 23:08:37 +0000 UTCYes, so excited for big house projects!
Racheal Jones
2021-01-24 23:03:55 +0000 UTCThank you for working in a hospital, Vanessa!
Racheal Jones
2021-01-24 23:01:12 +0000 UTCI love this episode 😻 The clocks, the sounds, the music, the cats 💗
Lauren M
2021-01-24 22:52:36 +0000 UTCI shall send you a photo via Instagram
Chrissy Jackson
2021-01-24 22:28:11 +0000 UTCOH my gosh!! 100% YES! :D
Christine McConnell
2021-01-24 22:25:42 +0000 UTCThat was so fun! I’m such a nerd about trivia and random information so I loved learning about your clocks! Now I want to do some more research on clocks, what makes them different, etc...Thank you for the educational opportunity! Also, let’s talk about how your kitties love to steal the show! I love how they all come out when you’re working and get nosy! That Professor Pouf gets me every time! ❤️
Jessica Darne
2021-01-24 22:22:49 +0000 UTCYour videos are always so inspiring, thank you! I am going to clean my studio and get started on something creative.
Willa
2021-01-24 22:12:51 +0000 UTCI have the same clock as you with the painting intact. Would you like me to send you a photo?
Chrissy Jackson
2021-01-24 21:28:27 +0000 UTCThis is so cool. My grandfather was a clocksmith and I grew up listening to the sounds of ticking clocks, chimes, and cuckoos. How very nostalgic this was for me!
One Chance Fancy
2021-01-24 21:18:09 +0000 UTCThis has inspired me to finally fix our wall clock that fell a few weeks ago.
Gail J Marmet
2021-01-24 19:00:11 +0000 UTCI agree! someone it doesn't matter what topic her episode's cover, watching her process and skillful craft is mesmerizing!
Mary Horning
2021-01-24 18:11:43 +0000 UTCI completely agree! and love your word choice -- whimsical! yes!
Mary Horning
2021-01-24 18:08:02 +0000 UTCThis was a super delightful episode -- thank you, Christine! I especially enjoyed the soundtrack accompanying this episode -- it hit the right mechanical, chime-like, musicality that was perfect for clock restoration! You and your "captive" are a wonderful team! P.S. the cat snores also made this episode particularly wonderful
Mary Horning
2021-01-24 18:05:19 +0000 UTCThank you for adding the photoshop steps! Just cool to watch you!! Sometimes the simpler stuff is good to show us a little insight :))
Sophia Z
2021-01-24 17:18:30 +0000 UTCI actually asked the framing place if I could bring in my own glass for this very reason and they said no :((( I totally agree with this suggestion though and maybe I will invest in my own glass cutting equipment :D
Christine McConnell
2021-01-24 15:50:22 +0000 UTCWhy did I think there would be some ancient batteries in these clocks when they were being opened up 😂 loved this video and the soothing cat snores!
Jessica Pray
2021-01-24 15:29:32 +0000 UTCMy great Grandfather repaired clocks. Now I need the shops to reopen so I can go hunting for old broken clocks to fix 🥰
Caroline Draper
2021-01-24 15:27:03 +0000 UTCTo add a little more authentic look to the clock glass replacement......you might use old period glass that has flaws for character. Easily found at antique shops.
John Strain
2021-01-24 15:16:29 +0000 UTCOh my gosh...at the end when the babies were snoring my pup Stanley came running from the other room to make sure there were no intruders sleeping in his chair! Great episode!
Christine Hillesheim
2021-01-24 14:52:00 +0000 UTCThis is lovely and inspiring, though the music was intrusive - I wanted to hear the clocks! p.s. snoring kitty is so cute!
Lorena
2021-01-24 10:12:09 +0000 UTCWow so beautiful! I have a passion for clocks so this makes me so happy 🕰
Breanna Fisher
2021-01-24 08:33:18 +0000 UTC😂 This made me laugh. Can you change the frequency of chimes for antique clocks?
Rebecca Poplewska
2021-01-24 06:27:51 +0000 UTCWhen I was a teen my mom brought an antique schoolhouse clock. She was thrilled...well until she realized it chimed ever fifteen minutes and she couldn’t sleep. After it ran down she never wound it again!
Kathy Ann
2021-01-24 05:14:52 +0000 UTCOut of all the things you’ve shown us on your shows, this somehow impressed me the most! Wearing the pocket watch was a nice touch too :)
Jasmin
2021-01-24 05:10:11 +0000 UTCThis was the coolest thing! Makes me want to tinker around with old clocks. LOL.
Monique Nicole
2021-01-24 04:50:41 +0000 UTCI learned so much! This makes me want to find a beautiful old clock ...
Kimberly Olson
2021-01-24 03:44:06 +0000 UTCMiele are the very best vacuums! I’ve had mine for 14 years, and I am still so happy. I consider myself The Wicked Witch of the Pacific Northwest, and that machine is my broom!🖤
Kat Barlow
2021-01-24 03:43:31 +0000 UTCThat was perfectly wonderful. Thank you!! :)
Amanda Williams
2021-01-24 03:30:29 +0000 UTCVery entertaining, Christine. Loved the episode and I will watch again, and again. Happy New Year btw. We give our best.
Mononoke Adams
2021-01-24 02:54:59 +0000 UTCAh-mazing. The painted glass replacement and the gold foiling were so clever! Top it off with fantastic music and cute snoring creatures and it can't get much better than that 👍 I have a different version of the weighted cuckoo clock in my house that the chain came loose off of but finally cleaned and fixed it today with the video inspiration✨
Katherine
2021-01-24 02:52:31 +0000 UTCYes! I also thought that learning how to do the “vintage portraits” would make an excellent future episode or craft-along. I would love to learn how to do some of her photography art!🤩
Sandra Martinez
2021-01-24 02:48:08 +0000 UTCOh Christine, you are so generous, thank you so much!!!❤️
Sandra Martinez
2021-01-24 02:40:06 +0000 UTCNew music? It's beautiful as always regardless. Fantastic episode (as always )
Alaina
2021-01-24 02:08:01 +0000 UTCQuestion. I've been the $7 tier and I'm still trying to figure out how to see the notes, patterns, or anything for the projects. Can someone explain where to look for these? Thank you. :)
Camilia King
2021-01-24 02:07:00 +0000 UTCI’m always in awe of your talent. Thank you so much for these videos and the joy it brings me. (Also, the new themes (presumably from the Captive) are excellent!)
Dan De Young
2021-01-24 01:58:48 +0000 UTCOMG!!! So inspirational and just AMAZING 😍 Sooooo excited about the upcoming house renovations too xxxx
Liana Palumbo
2021-01-24 01:58:22 +0000 UTCRight! You too? Thought it was just me!
Brittany Bedwell
2021-01-24 01:54:57 +0000 UTCMost relaxing episode yet! Ty! I kept falling asleep and waking up and rewinding. The aesthetics of your music and whole vibe relaxes me so, like I’m watching old time movies
Brittany Bedwell
2021-01-24 01:54:17 +0000 UTCFirst of all, I loved this episode. I love antiques and the old clock (especially old pocket watchs) and it'll be very usefull since I've received from my grand-parents a very old clock when they moved. So thanks for that. And second, I have a question from a friend of mine who follows you on youtube. Are you going to post a video to youtube again or is it just for patreon now? Thanks again, you're always super inspiring!
MecaniqueFairy
2021-01-24 01:53:43 +0000 UTCthe car snores at the end 😂😂
Trina Montano
2021-01-24 01:44:13 +0000 UTCChristine, is there anything you can't do. I'm amazed at you.
Suzanne
2021-01-24 01:19:45 +0000 UTCThat was such a great episode! You should consider a Christine asmr episode, all that ticking, fiddling and dreamy camera work had me super relaxed!!
Josephine Doyle
2021-01-24 01:18:38 +0000 UTCI can hardly wait for the house restoration episodes. I’m especially looking forward to the hand painted wall paper. I always admired the wall paper in the California house 😊🌿🌺
DMCM
2021-01-24 01:08:38 +0000 UTCAmazing episode as always!! 💕🙌
Stephany
2021-01-24 00:59:54 +0000 UTCIs there anything Christine cannot do? Fascinating.
DMCM
2021-01-24 00:51:09 +0000 UTCI love the gloves, something a cat burglar would wear!
Judy K. Zamlen-Spotts
2021-01-24 00:44:33 +0000 UTCOh my goodness, two of my favorite peeps restore clocks! Doc Martin and Christine McConnell. This was such fun and delightful. (I borrowed the word from Alyne de Winter!). TY
Judy K. Zamlen-Spotts
2021-01-24 00:23:10 +0000 UTCThank you Christine! I have a clock to work on. Love the recreated old pictures! To do that is on a list of to do’s- maybe a future episode?
Lisa Thibeault
2021-01-24 00:21:16 +0000 UTCThe snoring at the end of the video was an amazing end to an already amazing showcase of clock restorations 😍
Vi
2021-01-24 00:18:22 +0000 UTCI love vintage clocks. This was a delight to see!
Noni
2021-01-24 00:13:09 +0000 UTCBeautiful work! I have never seen Gold leaf used before - it looks amazing! I also saw a frame I had just bought at a flea market in the end scenes - oval with a bearded gentleman. I need to clean it up though. Love your work Christine! BTW - welcome to NY!
Lisa Ames
2021-01-23 23:46:10 +0000 UTCThis was great timing for me! I'm moving soon and will be getting my grandfather clock out of storage which needs fixing.
Brenda Hunt
2021-01-23 23:44:51 +0000 UTCEducational and arty. Thanks C that was just lovely. Sunday morning in Sydney and perfect as the first coffee of the day is enjoyed. 🙏
Alaskan Rock Vodka
2021-01-23 22:52:38 +0000 UTCLoved this video <3 Love the sound of the clocks. Excited for what you do next!
Jasmin Haugstuen P
2021-01-23 22:47:00 +0000 UTCThis was so amazing to watch! Especially loved the detail glass painting. Excellent.
Katie Brunero
2021-01-23 22:29:42 +0000 UTCThis was such a learning experience - thank you! And I love your "vintage" portraits!
Aunt Debbie Halloween
2021-01-23 22:24:36 +0000 UTCAbsolutely loved this episode! This is definitely one of my very favorites. I love how you bring out the beauty in each of the clocks.
gwenski
2021-01-23 22:23:28 +0000 UTCI thought that too - especially working on clocks!
Aunt Debbie Halloween
2021-01-23 22:18:43 +0000 UTCGreat! Thank you so much!! 😊
Charlotte Gautier
2021-01-23 22:14:05 +0000 UTCI love clocks and have collected some unusual ones. After seeing the original Time Machine movie they enchanted me. I also have a time machine I have created,I just can’t seem to get it to work tho! 😂 I enjoy your talents and your perfection and your furry assistants.
Virginia Bernotas Fremarek Lempa
2021-01-23 21:58:49 +0000 UTCLove clocks and enjoyed watching you restore your clocks. Magical sounds!!!
Carla Perea Seminaro
2021-01-23 21:48:15 +0000 UTCThank you. What’s it like sleeping with all those clocks.. 🦇😏
Heidi Eschedor
2021-01-23 21:42:12 +0000 UTCI could watch this forever! Is the lovely tabby in the family photos Mr. Biggles as a child? Also your steampunk-esque attire is brilliant! Thank you Ever so much for a truly imformative and fun presentation.
Michelle Lofthouse
2021-01-23 21:24:17 +0000 UTCAmazing!! 🤯
Ramblin Wreck
2021-01-23 21:01:34 +0000 UTCThis was delightful. Thank you so much, Christine! Your patience and careful work is amazing and fun to watch. And in my next life, I want to come back as one your cats.
Alyne Whiteswan
2021-01-23 21:00:28 +0000 UTCLoved this, so interesting and it took me back to my grandparents and their wonderful clocks. There is something comforting about the gentle ticking and chiming.
Annelies
2021-01-23 20:34:02 +0000 UTCWoah, this was super interesting! Not gonna lie, clocks aren't my cup of tea, but this was super interesting to watch, there's something so steampunk about clocks and their mechanisms that I love, and that glass intervention with all of the photoshop and painting was amazing! I love how you bring things back to life! I'm looking forward to see what you do with the house!
Simón J.
2021-01-23 20:23:48 +0000 UTCFantastic! I have been collecting interesting looking clocks for a while now with the intention of one day repairing them, but I had no idea how. Now I see that it's probably not as scary of a task as I was making it out to be! Thank you so much!
Nicholas Frig
2021-01-23 20:19:51 +0000 UTCI didn't even think of that, but I 100% will now :D I'll post a list of items used in the next few days and will include the graphic I put together :))
Christine McConnell
2021-01-23 20:08:40 +0000 UTCThis is the one I like and have used for years, although I'm not sure if an actual clock repair-person would have a better option... https://www.lowes.com/pd/3-IN-ONE-Multi-Purpose-Oil-8-oz-Long-Lasting-Lubricant/3240440?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-hdw-_-google-_-lia-_-214-_-automotive-_-3240440-_-0&placeholder=null&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=CjwKCAiAr6-ABhAfEiwADO4sfVmRt3gEWgx74aFgxKKTTBWVkLQWRzPXoj4OTDnNlXJMfXWzJ5pvchoCzZIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Christine McConnell
2021-01-23 20:06:18 +0000 UTCSo honored to watch this! Thank you for showing us these techniques. 🖤
Marina salinas
2021-01-23 19:48:50 +0000 UTCI would LOVE if you shared the glass painting design too!!!🥰
Sandra Martinez
2021-01-23 19:39:40 +0000 UTCLoved the clock restoration video! Thank you Christine.
Linda
2021-01-23 19:34:24 +0000 UTCThis was wonderful to watch on a rare rainy day in SoCal! The snoring at the end was hysterical!
Jana McDowell
2021-01-23 19:30:29 +0000 UTCLove the snores at the end!
Joyce Oestman
2021-01-23 19:29:39 +0000 UTCAbsolutely love this episode! Makes me want to go out & rescue clocks & bring them back to life. Have you ever watched The Repair Shop? I think you would love it.
Lacie Fazio
2021-01-23 19:28:40 +0000 UTCAbsolutely loved this episode!!!!!❤️ Now I need clocks!
Kellyjeanette
2021-01-23 19:27:37 +0000 UTCThis episode was AMAZING
Christine Zittell
2021-01-23 19:20:00 +0000 UTCWhat type of cloth did you use? Terry or micro fiber?
Linda
2021-01-23 19:18:57 +0000 UTCThis was amazing! Makes me want to go to my local antique store!
Kera Buker
2021-01-23 18:50:09 +0000 UTCFantastic!!! My father was a jack of all trades and clock repair was one of them. Nico Cox is a antiquarian horologist theres a great video about her. Fascinating! Thank you for the great video-I’m off to buy a clock to tinker with. https://youtu.be/qZeu63dDmzM
Cecelia Breslin
2021-01-23 18:48:44 +0000 UTCChristine! I mean ...Wow! What don't you know how to do? 😆 The computer graphics and then painting it on the glass was so very impressive. You never cease to amaze me! You will definitely not run out of occupation ideas. Can add Mrs McConnell's Tick Tock Repair Shop to your list! Amazing work!🖤💜🖤💜
Danielle Gutierrez
2021-01-23 18:44:27 +0000 UTCWhat oil do you use to oil the clocks>
Nelia Torres
2021-01-23 18:38:37 +0000 UTCOhhh sooo satisfying to see them come back to life! Any chance you could share the glass painting design ? 😍
Charlotte Gautier
2021-01-23 18:37:42 +0000 UTCThank you thank you!💗💗💗
matilda gaona
2021-01-23 18:26:29 +0000 UTCThank you! Here is the link to the ones I have ... https://www.amazon.com/Magnifying-Rechargeable-Magnifier-Headband-Interchangeable/dp/B0827WBQYQ/ref=pd_sbs_2?pd_rd_w=e2JeD&pf_rd_p=409c42e8-023e-4951-9f77-4c63073a4537&pf_rd_r=HAYTB8QZWWWBHC3C1CCN&pd_rd_r=192f2891-5293-47a8-bfb4-0a9c76a8b189&pd_rd_wg=YsdrK&pd_rd_i=B0827WBQYQ&psc=1
Christine McConnell
2021-01-23 18:23:52 +0000 UTCLoved this so much!! May I ask where you got your goggle light lens thingies? My eyes would love a pair of those 🥰🥰🥰
matilda gaona
2021-01-23 18:17:11 +0000 UTCLoved this one! So excited for the house restoration! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for future content!
Melissa McCrummen
2021-01-23 18:15:00 +0000 UTCChristine, this is inspirational! I have wanted an older clock forever, and I'm learning to adapt your attitude of just giving things a try. So awesome. Thank you.
Michele Couture
2021-01-23 18:12:28 +0000 UTCWeird timing because I myself have been getting into clocks lately. Just bought my first wall weight clock from the 60’s that we go working. Love the chimes. If you love fixing broken stuff, you should watch “The Repair Shop” on Netflix. It’s this cute little cottage in England with all these different trades people who fix broken antiques and heirlooms. It’s perfect for you.
danielle sanchez
2021-01-23 17:46:54 +0000 UTCThis is so cool! It's also good timing because Bill Nye's most recent episode of Science Rules is all about time and watches/clocks! He interviews Rebecca Struthers (master watchmaker and horologist). https://www.stitcher.com/show/science-rules-with-bill-nye/episode/the-greatest-invention-of-all-time-is-time-200213991
Kate Ragon
2021-01-23 17:46:41 +0000 UTCThis was fascinating, thank you!
Laura
2021-01-23 17:43:29 +0000 UTCAnyone else reminded of the load screen for Alice: Madness Returns because of this video? This was a fascinating video! I honestly understood little about how clocks worked and I learned so much from this and you restored them all so beautifully. The way you created the decal for the glass on the bigger clock was genius!
Matty
2021-01-23 17:43:11 +0000 UTCThis made me realize what a dearth of clocks there is at The Manor.
Mina Murray
2021-01-23 17:41:29 +0000 UTCYay! Thank you Christine. Im at work in the hospital and cannot wait to see this when i get home!!
Vanessa Jaramillo
2021-01-23 17:35:59 +0000 UTCThank you for another wonderful piece! Clocks are like family members as they all have their own personalities. I am about to embark on painting the glass on my kitchen clock and this video is so 'timely'. The one in my care is a Seth Thomas metal series #2. I found several rub-ons that you can buy to put on the glass but none of them match the original....so I'm going to attempt creating my own. Thank you SO much once again for sharing yours and your captive's talents. Truly an inspiration!
Michelle Lofthouse
2021-01-23 17:21:24 +0000 UTCAt first I wasn't sure how interested I would be in this episode, I like old clocks, but I didn't think I had any real desire to fiddle with or repair one. I was SO WRONG. This was a really interesting episode and the clocks were all beautiful. I have a bare fireplace mantel and I cannot wait to go searching for a cool old mantel clock now. Great content as always! <3<3<3.
Kristina
2021-01-23 17:08:26 +0000 UTCNot gonna lie, I was not really interested in a clock restoration video when it was first announced, but by the end of the video, I was sold! I am actually thinking about giving an old clock new life now!
Ryan the GM
2021-01-23 17:04:50 +0000 UTCAnd also the timing is way off we tried to get the bongs to go with the hour and half hour but it just would not go together any advice would help I will attempt the cleaning and greasing.
Bonnie Coniguliaro
2021-01-23 17:02:17 +0000 UTCYes!!!! We missed you! So excited!
Rez NYC
2021-01-23 16:59:59 +0000 UTCI am going to attempt to do the cleaning but am afraid
Bonnie Coniguliaro
2021-01-23 16:54:34 +0000 UTCMy grandma left me a 8 day time/strike New Haven Gingerbread clock it has not ran in awhile don’t remember how to wind it but as I was dusting the mantle the Pendulum started to move all of a sudden it Bonged for 10 hours straight I stopped the pendulum it stopped have not touched it since. My question is how do you wind it ? And how do I know if it’s still not wound?
Bonnie Coniguliaro
2021-01-23 16:53:43 +0000 UTCMr. Biggles watching the clock was the best...And the Gerti snores at the end..Priceless
Jennifer Edwards
2021-01-23 16:50:33 +0000 UTCWhat an awesome video. I love the new music too!
Kelly Skelley
2021-01-23 16:38:11 +0000 UTCPlease thank the Captive for such whimsical and perfectly fitting music! Loved it!
Jillian Zieber
2021-01-23 16:29:51 +0000 UTCYay! I can't wait to watch this later.. when the house is still.. me time ☺ I have many pets also so I feel you with the carpet thing lol!
Heather Brown
2021-01-23 16:23:11 +0000 UTCThank you so much Christine. I have a cuckoo and kitchen table clock that I have had serviced in California and when we moved to Washington they stopped working. I've never had the confidence to go inside them which is usually not me as I am an artist too. But with your tutorial on these it really helps me feel better about it. They are a piece of history and I feel confident now that I can get in there and help them work again. The key is to take your time and enter their world, not force yours on them. These pieces are alive. I also love the idea of adding a service note as well as personal history which both of mine have. Thank you! Sufi
Sufani Garza
2021-01-23 16:20:56 +0000 UTCAbsolutely outstanding work! Is there nothing you can't do!? ❤❤
Kelly Bell
2021-01-23 16:16:38 +0000 UTCThat was just what i needed a real pick me up waiting for me!! Thank you so much Christine and Captive, i especially love the photos of your 'ancestors'! I was thinking of buying a cuckoo or grandfather clock the last few weeks now i am much more informed! Love your work!
helen crawford
2021-01-23 16:15:52 +0000 UTCThis was a very #satisfying episode 😌
Genevieve Fernety
2021-01-23 16:13:53 +0000 UTCThank you for thus video! I acquired a Sessions mantle clock a while ago and after watching this I've had the confidence to look inside where i found the pendulum and the key! The key won't turn so i think the mechanism is frozen but now i have a tiny clue what's going on with it and can ask the right questions
Kerry Feely
2021-01-23 15:59:08 +0000 UTCChristine, is there anything you can't do?!?! 😍
Alexa F
2021-01-23 15:32:09 +0000 UTCArchimedes' snores cracked me up he is so cute!
Tanya Mercatoris
2021-01-23 15:25:35 +0000 UTCThey all came out beautifully!
Amanda Elizabeth
2021-01-23 15:19:15 +0000 UTC100% badassery, you are!!!
Jenetta Michelle Lacayo
2021-01-23 15:17:10 +0000 UTCAhh! Best Saturday morning surprise, can’t wait to watch!
Meagan Underwood
2021-01-23 15:17:10 +0000 UTCThe detail on the clock is amazing. Such painstaking work. You make it look like magic.
Gina Harrison
2021-01-23 15:07:05 +0000 UTCThanks, Christine! I got a cuckoo clock for Christmas!
Fiona McMahon
2021-01-23 15:02:37 +0000 UTCThis is really cool! My mom will flip over this episode when I share it with her! Thank you!
Shelby Snow
2021-01-23 15:00:07 +0000 UTCI am so excited about this episode! My niece and I are at Disney world right now and can't watch, but we did see that the cuckoo clock you're working on is the same clock my mother has!!! I've had it sitting away, hoping to restore it and now, because of you, I can!
Sherrie Potgieter
2021-01-23 14:51:27 +0000 UTCI’ve been checking in constantly to get my “From the Mind of Christine McConnell” fix.... I just finished watching it and absolutely LOVED EVERYTHING about it! Just when I think your episodes can’t get any better...I fall in love with your magical world even more! Thank you! 🥰❤️
Sandra Martinez
2021-01-23 14:49:48 +0000 UTCThis came at a perfect time. Before my Dad passed he never taught us how to look after his clock collection. They all have just stopped working. Now I can get them back into working order! THANK YOU!!!
Kelly Phillips
2021-01-23 14:45:36 +0000 UTCThat outfit is giving me steam punk vibes. :)
Carissa Emerson
2021-01-23 14:42:30 +0000 UTC🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Eric Mutzabaugh
2021-01-23 14:42:11 +0000 UTCwhat a great surprise!! I'm ready to be inspired.
Jennifer Edwards
2021-01-23 14:23:26 +0000 UTCI can’t wait to watch this later this morning! I have a beautiful Victorian mantle clock I’ve been wanting to fix for ages since I bought it. I hope at some point you’re able to do a Victorian lampshade DIY! Really want to get back into learning some new skills this year 😁
Ryan McFadden
2021-01-23 14:21:50 +0000 UTCYay, so excited for this video! I binge watched all of Christine's videos when I joined patron and have been going through creative inspiration withdrawal!
Sara Menge
2021-01-23 14:20:06 +0000 UTCYes!! The best Saturday morning surprise 😊
Madeline Hayman
2021-01-23 14:04:51 +0000 UTCYes! I’ve been wanted to get into saving some old clocks.
Casey Killoran
2021-01-23 14:04:43 +0000 UTCWhat an awesome surprise for my weekend off. You are the best. I might just have to bing watch all of your shows.
Krista Scholl
2021-01-23 14:03:59 +0000 UTCI love you sense of humor :) Creative’s carpets and work surfaces are always forgiven by fellow creatives. We get it.
Kara Andretta
2021-01-23 13:59:30 +0000 UTCOh Christine! Just the thing to bless my Saturday off. You’re my muse! Thank you for creating such amazing content. You never sense to amaze me! Xoxo from Little Switzerland NC
Tyler Young
2021-01-23 13:58:29 +0000 UTCHi Christine!!
Merina Lewis
2021-01-23 13:58:27 +0000 UTC
