How to Gild a Mirror {Solid Gold, Baby!}

I spotted this vintage Hollywood Regency style gold mirror sitting at my local thrift. And I knew it HAD to be gilded. Only $7.50 for the mirror, plus some beautiful gold liquid gilding, and the result is a beautiful statement piece for our entryway. This technique can be used on mirrors, frames, and other home decor items if you want to embrace the gold trend. Here is how I did it!
Sometimes a piece just calls your name from across the room {I'm not the only one that hears that, right?}
The old "black splatter" look... whose idea was that, anyway? Goodbye black, your days are numbered.
They don't call this "Liquid Gold" for nothing. Stir it up, and apply with a soft brush. I didn't need to tape off the lines, either-- the soft brush worked well.
It took about an hour to paint the entire mirror. Check out a few more gilding paint tips on the blog post.
Let there be light in the entryway! This baby really shines. PS- I spotted these exact mirrors on eBay for over $300. Who's {solid gold} dancing now?
Carrie MakingLemonade
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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  • Cornelia Schott Cornelia Schott on Mar 25, 2015
    Wow, your mirror looks brand new! Nice focal point!
  • Fiona Janine Fiona Janine on Nov 06, 2015
    How much paint did you use for this project? I have a cool vintage mirror that I'd like to guild. After seeing your blog, I ordered one jar. Do you think that's enough?
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