HOW TO CREATE AN ANTIQUE MIRROR
Aged and distressed furniture is incredibly stylish in the right spot, however like with a lot of vintage pieces, the genuine article can be costly. Here, we’re going to show how to create your own antique mirror at a fraction of the shop price.
Luxurious — tick, ornate — tick, budget — tick. You’re firstly going to need a large photo frame and then to follow our six simple steps below for the upcycled antique mirror magic.
What you will need
- A large photo frame
- Rust-Oleum Mirror Effect spray paint – Silver 150ml
- Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch spray paint – Matt Black 400ml
- Spray bottle
- Kitchen roll
- Vinegar and water solution
Steps
PREPARE
Remove the glass from the frame and wipe with a dry cloth to get rid of any dust.
MIX AND SPRAY THE SOLUTION
Mix a solution of one part vinegar to two parts water into a spray bottle. Take the solution and fully spray the glass.
SPRAY THE MIRROR
Use Rust-Oleum Mirror Effect and evenly spray one coat of paint over the top of the vinegar and water solution.
DAB OFF THE VINEGAR SOLUTION
Immediately after the Rust-Oleum Mirror Effect is applied, dab the vinegar and water solution off the glass with kitchen roll. This will also remove a little of the paint from the glass in sections and leave an antique mottled effect.
PAINT THE BACKING BOARD
Next, take the backing board of the frame and spray using Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch in matt black. Two to three coats will be sufficient to create what will be the backdrop to the mirror.
PUT THE FRAME BACK TOGETHER
Once both the glass and backboard are dry, reconstruct the frame. The black backing board will enhance the reflective surface of the glass and you’ll have successfully created your perfectly upcycled antique mirror!
