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    Etched Mirror

    By Stacy 11 Comments

    I have a fun new project for you today! How many times have you been to a thrift store or yard sale and come across an ugly or plain mirror for a steal? You have probably passed it by. Well after today you will want to snag them up!

     

    how-to-etch-a-mirror

     

    This is my second project this summer that is part of my partnership with ScotchBlue and is one of my favorites! Mirrors don't just have utilitarian uses like getting ready in the bathroom. They help add and reflect light making your space appear bigger and brighter. I have mirrors all over my tiny house to help with that effect! And if a mirror is acting as a "second window" to add light, then why not dress it up a bit? It can become a piece of art!

     

    glass-etched-mirror

    Materials Needed:

    ScotchBlue Delicate Surfaces Painter’s Tape

    Sand paper

    Spray paint

    Glass etching cream

    Small paintbrush

    Ruler

    Razor blade knife

    Cardboard

    Paper towels or rags

     

    Note: Follow all ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape package instructions for proper surface cleaning and prep, adhesion and removal. 

    Here is a video of the process

     

    Step 1

    If you will be painting the frame of the mirror, lightly sand it and then wipe it down.

     

    Step-1-lightly-sand

    Step 2:

    Tape off the front of the mirror completely with ScotchBlue Delicate Surfaces Painter’s Tape.

    step-2-tape-off-whole-mirror

    Step 3:

    Paint the frame of the mirror and let it completely dry.

     

    paint-mirror-frame

    Step 4:

    Use a ruler to mark a grid pattern on the tape based on the size you want your pattern to be and the size of your mirror. If you look closely in the picture below you can see the pencil marked grid.

    Step 5:

    Cut out a cardboard template. Place the cardboard template on the tape and cut around it using the razor blade knife.

    step-5-trace-template-and-cut-out

    Repeat this as many times as you need to fill the mirror with your pattern.

    cut-out-shapes

    Step 6:

    Once the shapes are cut out, brush on the glass etching cream. The cream needs to be thick and cover the whole area well. Wait the recommended amount of time and then wipe it off with damp paper towels or old rags.

     

    step-6-etching-mirror

    Step 7:

    Remove the rest of the tape. Pull the tape back on itself and pull from the surface at a 45-degree angle. Clean the mirror really well to remove any remaining etching cream.

     

    It is really hard to photograph a mirror and have it look the way it does in real life. The plus signs look much cooler in person. What I love about this idea is that you could create any design you want or even lettering. The possibilities are practically endless. So next time you are at the thrift store and you see a sad mirror no one wants, take it home and etch it up!

     

    mirror-up-close

     

     

     

    For more inspiration visit their project page!

     

     

    I have partnered with ScotchBlue again this year to bring you fun projects. I was compensated by ScotchBlue for my time but as always, my thoughts, project ideas, and opinions are 100% mine :)

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    Comments

    1. Lindsie

      July 05, 2016 at 5:13 pm

      Cool!

      Reply
    2. Janis

      July 06, 2016 at 7:22 am

      Wow love this idea. So many different things can be etched on a mirror. Thanks to you and Scotch Tapes for the idea. You're rocking lady.

      Reply
    3. Allison

      July 06, 2016 at 9:18 am

      Beautiful! What a great design! I'm totally inspired now!

      Reply
    4. cmt

      July 06, 2016 at 10:50 am

      Neat idea--you make it look really easy. Great video! Short and sweet.

      Reply
    5. Jessica

      July 06, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      Great way to add light and style to a room!

      Reply
    6. Amy Anderson

      July 06, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      I've done glass etching once and I LOVE it! Yours looks awesome!

      Reply
    7. Sophie

      July 07, 2016 at 6:49 am

      I did not think of using mirror as a way to light up a room never mind going this far.Very creative!

      Reply
    8. Elizabeth

      July 08, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      I've always wanted to do that and now you've inspired me. It looks fairly easy, guess I'll find out for sure once I start the project, LOL!

      Thanks for the great video!

      Blessings,
      Elizabeth

      Reply
    9. Jennifer Priest

      July 11, 2016 at 12:19 pm

      Love love love this!! I thought it was a stencil. I'm gonna have to try this with the scotch blue tape!!!

      Reply
    10. Jenna

      July 12, 2016 at 6:41 am

      Love this idea, Stacy! So creative

      Reply
    11. Ginnie | Hello Little Home

      July 14, 2016 at 2:39 pm

      This is so cool! Perfect project for a thrift store mirror!

      Reply

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