How can I make a backlit vanity mirror?
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Hi Lynda, Here's a tutorial you might find helpful.
https://www.decorsnob.com/lighted-vanity-mirror/
Scroll down to #16:
https://enthusiasthome.com/diy-vanity-mirror-ideas/
Thanks for the lead, I will most certainly check it out!!
These should give you all the info you want. My Mom had one in her previous house and I would recommend you putting in dimmable lights as they can sometimes become obnoxious. 😎
https://www.wikihow.com/Backlight-a-Mirror
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDslQAUXlnM
https://www.doityourself.com/forum/glass-mirrors/580599-making-backlit-floating-bathroom-mirror.html
In theory, this one takes it up a notch but I would use a sandblaster or strong etching creme to completely remove the silvering and frost the glass.
https://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Vanity-Mirror/
Hi Lynda, it's so easy now, you are able to find strip LED lighting at very affordable prices, here is a link to some stick on strip lighting, https://www.amazon.ca/Lepro-Control-Changing-Bedroom-Decoration/dp/B089SPLLQV/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2D95WWIE9DGNU&keywords=led+strip+lights+100ft&qid=1644464105&sprefix=led+strip%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFZQTdOTTRLUjZWUDYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4ODI0MjMySkY1WVZKU0hYTDNOJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5MTU4NTJMMEZDM1lSWDlDUzYmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl