How do I antique an old mirror?

by Renee Hahn Johnson

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I have old mirror that I want to antique. Any ideas?

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Kelli L. Milligan on Apr 24, 2019

A gold frame? You can rub on a dark brown wax over the gold.

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Renee Hahn Johnson on Apr 24, 2019

Its frameless. I want to antique the mirror itself

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Betty Albright-Bistrow on May 01, 2019

Hi Renee! I love the look of the mirror when you antique it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59pTPL1ym3Y

https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-turn-ordinary-glass-into-an-antique-mirror/

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Renee Hahn Johnson on May 02, 2019

Thank you Betty! That was a perfect video. Just what I needed!

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