Saturday, December 8, 2012

DIY Mirror Redo

Christmas time!  I am making all sorts of things for the holidays.  One really cool present came from a thrift store trip.  I saw this big, heavy mirror.  I knew it had potential.  I didn't take a before picture (hmph), but trust me when I say it looked ROUGH.  I sanded it down.  And sanded it down.  Then I sanded some more.  I grumbled the whole time.  I do so hate to sand things.  Anyway, in the mean time I had a DIY stain brewing.  I poured some vinegar in a big coffee mug and added some pennies.  After a few days I started to see the vinegar change color; but only slightly.  Day four-it was ready.  I put lots of stain on this mirror and I just love the color I got!!  It looks fantastic; sort of a blue/brown thing going on.  Then I hot glued some twine and rope spirals to the front.





I like the contrast of colors and textures.


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