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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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  1. Lindsie says

    July 5, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    Cool!

    Reply
  2. Janis says

    July 6, 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 says

    July 6, 2016 at 9:18 am

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

    Reply
  4. cmt says

    July 6, 2016 at 10:50 am

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

    Reply
  5. Jessica says

    July 6, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    Great way to add light and style to a room!

    Reply
  6. Amy Anderson says

    July 6, 2016 at 7:21 pm

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

    Reply
  7. Sophie says

    July 7, 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 says

    July 8, 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 says

    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 says

    July 12, 2016 at 6:41 am

    Love this idea, Stacy! So creative

    Reply
  11. Ginnie | Hello Little Home says

    July 14, 2016 at 2:39 pm

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

    Reply
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