Craft a Mirror From Plastic Spoons
6 Materials
$6
1 Hour
Easy
I’ve seen these decorative mirrors made out of spoons in a number of places on the internet and was curious to try it myself. I really didn’t want to get into the practice of painting plastic spoons though, so I made sure to find spoons that were a pretty color. Step 1: Gather your materials
I used colored plastic spoons, a round mirror, hot glue, and I had previously prepared a round piece of cardboard that I had spray painted blue and green.
Here's my cut up, colored cardboard paper. Step 2: Glue the mirror in the center
I just used a few squirts of hot glue to stick the mirror onto the center of my cardboard. Step 3: Add the spoons
I cut the spoons with a pair of scissors just before the spoon met the handle, and then added a dab​ of hot glue on the bottom of the spoon cup to secure it to the cardboard.
I chose to make a semi-ombre pattern with my spoons, but if you're not into that, you can easily make it all one color. Step 4: Sand down the center circle (optional)
I sanded the spoons down that go in the center circle so that the edge that’s seen is nicer.
Look how nice it turned out!
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spoon handles could be repurposed for garden markers as well
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Yes....Anthony...I'm heard of that...plastic knife handles better as they are flat and you can use permanent marker to indicate name of plant (or where you put certain seeds!!).
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Wry wouldn't you use a larger mirror? It would be stunning! Just asking.......................