Mirror Decoration

It can make a room appear larger or smaller, properly direct light, and, of course, reflect your flawless appearance before leaving the house.

Choosing a mirror for each room in your home is a highly personal process, where you express your creativity. If finding the right mirror is a big challenge for you, make it yourself. This is not only cheaper but also more enjoyable to look at a mirror made by your own hands.

There are many ways to decorate mirrors.

One of the simplest and most popular methods of mirror decoration is etching.

For this, you no longer need bulky machines or special skills. All you need is to buy a quality stencil and matting paste in a specialized store (building supply store). With such a simple set, you can make your mirror unique.

Before starting such a type of decoration, you must fully understand that this is a one-time process. It cannot be corrected afterward, so be careful and read the instructions carefully.

Let's get started:

Difficulty of the work: Easy.

Required time: 2 hours.

Equipment:

• a mirror;
• wool-free fabric;
• knife;
• pencil;
• matting paint;
• brush;
• paper towels;
• rubber gloves.

Work process:

• Find an old mirror that is still in good condition. Flea markets, grandmother's attic, and antique shops can help. If this is your first experience with glass matting, don’t spend too much money on a mirror and don’t assume everything will go perfectly the first time.
• Wash and dry the surface with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Using a sharp knife, cut out the desired pattern (sketch).
• Glue the chosen sketch to the mirror surface, making sure no wrinkles or air bubbles form.
• Use a small brush to apply the etching paste to the stencil. After evenly applying the matting paint, leave it for the time specified in the manufacturer's instructions (usually 5-10 minutes).
• Remove the excess paint. If it's a reusable mixture, use a spatula. If not, you can remove the paint with a damp sponge or cloth.
• Carefully remove the stencil, pulling from the edge of the mirror, and admire your work.

Etching can be used not only for mirrors. Your imagination can run wild in this area.

Lately, it has become trendy to make bathroom doors with frosted glass.

You can choose not to fully mat it, but instead create an ornament or a human figure pattern. Since we all start our day in the bathroom, you can write something uplifting and inspiring on the bathroom mirror to set a good mood.

Even a regular glass table can be transformed into an art piece using this method. Draw flowers or landscapes on it. You can even come up with something unique, like writing your favorite quote or a line from a movie.