Everything Lamps

I am interested in making my own clocks, lamps and fountains from recycled materials, but want to know how to wire lamps, manipulate clock gears and hook up fountains. I know that you usually have to buy some of the gear, but how can you customize it (for instance, a clock face)? Where can I find more information and how-to guides on how to do this?

If you google lamp plans or how to wire lamps there are plenty of creditable sources that will guide you through how to do pretty much all of this