# DIY Hardcover Timpieces Brit Morin Shows How to Turn Old Books Into Neat Clocks By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-06-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brit-morin References: [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/episodes/what-to-do-with-old-books-turn-them-into-clocks/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/britmorin) If you have old textbooks laying around your home, then this project by Brit Morin is a perfect way to put them to use. Brit Morin is the founder and CEO of the lifestyle brand called [Brit & Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-sanders) and in this video she shows viewers how to put together a very simple and nifty clock. The only materials you will need to put one of these together is an old hardcover book, a drill, X-acto knife, a battery, tape and a [clock kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-desk-clock). You simply trace out the clock onto the interior pages of the book, and then cut out enough pages so that the clock can sit snug. Then you simply drill a hole for the clock hands and you are done. In a matter of minutes you will have timepieces that can be placed on any table or dresser throughout the home. This project by Brit Morin is a great way to upcycle old books. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling:** Opportunity for businesses to explore ways to turn waste products into new and useful items. - **DIY Projects:** Opportunity for companies to offer DIY project kits for customers to make at home. - **Eco-friendly Home Decor:** Opportunity for companies to offer home decor products that are made from recycled or upcycled materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Publishing:** Publishing companies can explore ways to use old or unsold books for creative DIY projects. - **Crafts:** Opportunity for craft stores and businesses to sell DIY kits for clock-making using upcycled materials. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior design companies to offer unique and eco-friendly decor pieces made from upcycled materials, such as book clocks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfo-clockwork.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Interactive Horology Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perse-fantme.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [DIY Wristwatch Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-wristwatch-building-kit.md) - [Calm Reading Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novellamate.md) - [Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixei.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md)