Mirror Mirror on the Wall
by
Julie McDowell - Design Artist
(IC: blogger)
1 Material
$50
2 Days
Medium
- I needed a mirror to hang above my newly refurbished sideboard. I had one that I got free with a dresser, it was the right size but it was dull and boring and was destined for the landfill
- I knew with a little imagination and some raised stencilling I could make this exactly what I wanted
- I pulled all my stencils out and found small elements in large stencils that work. I love using just parts of larger stencils, they give you so many options.
- Using drywall compound to create a raised stencil. This was beginning to take shape
- When it was all done and dry, I lightly sanded it to get rid of all the sharp parts
- Next step, a coat of red paint. Already looking like the raised parts have always been there
- When the paint was dry, I painted over some black glaze and immediately wiped it back
- Finally a gold gilding wax gently applied with the tip of my finger but catching the high parts.
- Here it is on the wall above my sideboard. It is exactly what I wanted in the colour I wanted and another save from the landfill, win, win win!
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- If you would like to see a full video on how to create a raised stencil and glazing, please watch my new youtube video and subscribe. More videos will be coming soon!
- Follow my FB page too for more fun projects
- www.facebook.com/dandelionsandpoppies
- www.dandelionsandpoppies.com
- www.facebook.com/dandelionsandpoppiestipsandtechniques
- The finished project.
- Use code 'Julie' for 10% off Victoria Larsen stencils
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Suggested materials:
- Victoria Larsen Stencils (www.victorialarsen.com)
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Published April 11th, 2017 9:08 AM
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Julie McDowell - Design Artist on Jun 16, 2017Thank you so much Kem! Julie
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Sassy Townhouse Living on Jul 17, 2017
Oh my gosh, I do love this! I will have to try and make one and soon! I love this technique!
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Julie McDowell - Design Artist on Jul 17, 2017Thank you so much!! xx
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Frequently asked questions
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Julie, did you polish the mirror itself, or did you just clean it normally? I can't see that clearly in the photo, but the mirror glass looks much better.
So when you do mirrors you don't tape off or remove the mirror?
What was the black glaze you used?