DIY Mirror Makeover: Stencil Your Favorite Quote on a Mirror
by
Oksana Radionova
(IC: blogger)
4 Materials
Add major character to your home with a DIY mirror tutorial, featuring an ornate mirror from Howard Elliott and a custom stencil from Stencils Online.
The following statement may come as a surprise to some (you know, since I NEVER talk about Paris or my obsession with all things French), but if I could live anywhere in the world, it would be Paris.
I cannot believe that three years passed since I wandered those charming, cobblestone streets, picnicking with the mister under the Eiffel Tower and indulging in a daily feast of espresso and macarons. To commemorate what I like to refer to as THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE – here's a lovely little DIY project to help add a little bit of "oh la la" to your home.
The following statement may come as a surprise to some (you know, since I NEVER talk about Paris or my obsession with all things French), but if I could live anywhere in the world, it would be Paris.
I cannot believe that three years passed since I wandered those charming, cobblestone streets, picnicking with the mister under the Eiffel Tower and indulging in a daily feast of espresso and macarons. To commemorate what I like to refer to as THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE – here's a lovely little DIY project to help add a little bit of "oh la la" to your home.
Step 1 | Pop over to HowardElliott.com and choose your favorite mirror. I, of course, chose a Paris-inspired, neoclassical number. Which one is your favorite?
Step 2 | Choose your favorite quote. This part of the process is the most time-consuming, because how in the world do you choose only one?
Step 3 | Get your hands on some good, ol' tape and a can of spray paint in the color of your choice. With an overwhelming collection of gold spray paint and white primer, I decided that gold on gold was, again, too in-your-face and opted for the white instead.
Step 4 | You'll want your work of art to look professional – unlike a five-year-old's arts and crafts project – so an even application is key. Place the stencil over the mirror and slide it around until the sheet is right in the center (or wherever you want your quote to be). If in doubt, use a measuring tape to check that you have an even amount of mirror surface on each side of the stencil.
Step 5 | Ensure full contact between the stencil and the mirror surface by smoothing out any air bubbles under the stencil. If any loose letter parts stick up, you may end up with a fuzzy edge around the letter.
Step 6 | Prepare the can of primer for application according to package instructions. For an even coat of paint, sweep the can horizontally and vertically past the mirror as you spray. Do not get too close to the stencil, or the primer may bleed between the stencil and the mirror, making a total mess. Lots of lightly sprayed layers are far better than one dripping coat of paint – trust me.
Step 7 | Allow the paint to dry for approximately an hour before removing the stencil. Otherwise, you risk smearing the freshly applied paint.
Step 8 | Step back and admire your work of art.
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Suggested materials:
- Mirror (HowardElliott.com)
- Custom Stencil (StencilsOnline.com)
- White Primer (The Home Depot)
- Tape (The Home Depot)
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Published July 5th, 2016 1:50 PM
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Girls Build Club on Jun 06, 2018
Amazing!!! So classy, too
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Tif27517148 on Jul 29, 2021
Very beautiful!! I think this is an amazing project especially the touch of Russian wording👍
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