A mirror is not only a necessary item in everyday life, without which people would not be able to tidy themselves up, but also an element that allows them to complement and enliven any interior.
Therefore, designers often use original mirrors to create coziness in the home, or vice versa, to add a touch of luxury and sophistication to the environment. Of course, such designer items are not cheap, but if you have a love for creativity, then you can make a unique item yourself in just one evening, and it will cost much less, you will only need to spend on materials.
You can decorate a small or a large mirror without a frame, a new one, or even an old one, and how to do this is described in detail in the article.
Ideas for decorating an old mirror: benefits of the procedure
To breathe new life into an old mirror, you can completely replace the frame or update the existing one. The following popular techniques will help with this: decoupage, gilding, aging and many others.
Simple Braided Rope Frame
There are many advantages to homemade decoration:
- By creating mirror decor with your own hands, you can get a product of any shape and size.
- The opportunity to receive an item that will 100% harmoniously complement the interior of the room.
- Saving money - buying materials and decorating the product yourself will cost 3-4 times less than buying a ready-made mirror.
Each hand-decorated mirror is a unique work of art that will have no analogues.
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Using broken glassware
You can easily make mirror decor from broken glassware with your own hands. Did your favorite cup or plate break? Don’t rush to throw away the fragments, because you can use them to make decorations for a mirror frame.
Cut the mosaic pieces using the appropriate tool. Prepare in advance a project for your future creation and a field for creativity.
Glue the mosaic components on top of the workpiece using regular glue; small beads and pebbles with mother-of-pearl will not be superfluous, in addition, you can use other details at your discretion. At the end of the process, it is necessary to grout the frame surface and wipe it with a soft cloth.
How to make a sun mirror for a hallway or bathroom?
This decor allows you to make the mirror a real designer masterpiece. Your task is to achieve maximum similarity of the object with the celestial body.
You can use an embroidery ring and bamboo sticks, which can then be painted in any color.
- Cut out a base from cardboard and glue sticks of different lengths onto it.
- Glue the mirror to the base, attach the ring to the mirror as a frame.
- Paint it gold or any other color.
Next is a video about making a sun mirror with your own hands:
Decor using shells
Decorating a mirror frame using shells couldn’t be easier if you have glue, acrylic-based paints and a sufficient number of different shells on hand. Prepare the surface of the frame in advance, clean it from dust and dirt. Apply glue on top of it and place the prepared shells in the intended order.
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Straight lines, wavy lines, in the form of circles or bends, and other configurations will look beautiful. Dry the composition for some time, then cover it with acrylic paint or fix it with varnish.
DIY mirror frame from ceiling plinth
Materials you will need:
- furniture plywood;
- scissors, sharp knife;
- ruler, pencil, square;
- glue "Titan", PVA;
- acrylic dye;
- clothesline or twine;
- fabric sponge.
Step by step the frame is made like this:
- Slots are made at the base, where a strong cord is inserted to hang the structure;
- the mirror is glued to plywood;
- cut the ceiling plinth, carefully working out the corners;
- their ends are lubricated with Titan glue and pressed tightly against each other;
- a special primer is applied to the baseboard, and when it dries, acrylic paint is applied;
- then individual fragments are decorated with gold, silver, bronze paint;
- from the remnants of rope and lace, a floral ornament is laid out, which is complemented by contour, dot painting, sparkles, and rhinestones;
- The frame is glued to the base, dried - after a day the structure is fixed to the wall.
Any available materials that suit the style are used as additional elements. Sandriks, corner parts, rosettes (they are cut into several parts), fragments of ceiling ornaments, moldings, etc. are also used.
If possible, the pattern in the corners of the frame should be chosen well - it will turn out much more beautiful.
Decorating with stones
A frame decorated with stones looks quite expensive and stylish. When using glass drops, do not forget that they are quite massive, which means you should leave some space around them free. Do not combine stones of different types and textures.
For decoration, the ideal choice would be: smaller-than-average pebbles, drop-shaped glass, crystal elements, artificial or natural stones, rhinestones and other materials. Use special transparent glue to secure it.
How to beautifully decorate a mirror surface?
Decorating the mirror itself without a frame is very simple, and you do not have to glue decorative elements as a frame; you can create any design using the following materials .
Transparent stones
Decorative pebbles can be purchased at art or decor stores. Secure them to previously degreased areas with clear glass glue.
Painted decoration
Glass outlines or acrylic paints can create amazing pictures on the simplest object meant to be looked at. Fantasize, create, but do not forget to secure the result with transparent varnish .
We invite you to watch a visual video about decorating a mirror with your own hands:
Beaded edging
Beads and beads are suitable for decorating the mirror around the perimeter. Use subtle colors and a simple thing will turn into a fabulous item. The parts should be glued using transparent sealant. Don't be afraid to alternate large and small beads.
We decorate the wall with mirrors according to the rules
In order not to spoil the wall with future creations, and to successfully decorate the mirrors on the wall, you must follow certain simple rules:
- give preference to mirrors of one size; it is better to use products no larger than average;
- products of non-standard shapes, as a rule, are not placed in frames;
- round or square mirrors should be decorated with a beautiful frame;
- a composition of the same type of mirror frames will look seamless, regardless of the size of the mirrors;
- use no more than 5 mirrors with a spectacular and stylish frame in the composition, otherwise you will disrupt the harmony;
- A win-win option would be to use mirror frames that fit perfectly with the entire style of the interior design of the room.
Painting
Buy paint that is suitable for the frame material: latex or oil-based for wood, water-based or oil-based for metal, and solvent-based for plastic.
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Apply the first coat of paint using a flat or tapered brush. For best results, layers should be very thin. The paint should be applied in even, measured strokes in one direction. Frames with decor look better if they are spray painted.
Frames can be painted using spray cans or spray guns. In this case, all surrounding areas must be covered so that paint does not get on them. Do not spray in drafty or dusty areas. The optimal distance for spray painting is 25 cm from the frame.
The paint must dry for at least 2 hours for the next layer to lay down evenly. To check if the paint is dry, place a piece of paper on it. If there are no traces of paint on it, then you can proceed to applying the next layer.
The second coat of paint is applied in the same way. Again, when painting with a brush, the strokes should be measured. When using an aerosol can or spray gun, be sure to cover each area evenly.
After the next layer has dried, the need for additional painting should be assessed. If you need to paint again to make the frame look better, repeat the process.
Techniques for aging a mirror
You can give the frame an unusual aged look using acrylic paint. To do this, you need to cover the finished mirror frame with light paint, wait until it dries and apply another layer on top, but of a darker shade. Immediately after creating the second layer, it needs to be erased in some places using a regular sponge. To preserve the color, the finished aged frame must be coated with colorless varnish. You can also not immediately wash the top layer of acrylic paint, but let it dry. In this case, the aged effect will have to be achieved using sandpaper.
An aged mirror will fit perfectly into a loft style interior
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Basic mirror design techniques.
There are two techniques for making a decorative mirror, but they can be combined as desired:
- complement the mirror with a decorated frame,
- decorate the surface of the mirror with decor.
Small rules when decorating mirrors.
- The decor is selected in accordance with the interior of the room in which it will hang.
- Moisture-resistant materials are selected for the bathroom,
- To attach the decor to the surface of the mirror, use transparent silicone or a glue gun.
- The original shape of the mirror will be lost if you place it in a frame. The frames beautifully complement mirrors of regular round, oval, square or rectangular shapes.
- It is advisable to decorate all the mirrors in the room in the same style.
