For our Cottage Renovation project, I wanted to have a round mirror to hang above the console table in the dining room. Our budget was seriously pushing red though, so I had to choose between buying a table lamp or a mirror. Knowing I could make a cool mirror, I bought the lamp, a pre-cut round mirror, and got to work! If you have a little spot that could do with something über trendy, then this round studded mirror DIY is for you!
You will need:
- Mirror (buy one pre-cut or have one cut at your local glass shop)
- Chipboard circle, cut to 10mm bigger than the mirror.
- 4mm Hardboard, cut to 50mm strips that are long enough to go around the chipboard circle.
- Chipboard screws
- Matt black spray paint
- Double-sided foam tape
- Brass upholstery tacks
- Metal to metal adhesive
- Brass chain or leather strap – I was going to use the chain and then I remembered that I have an old belt laying around, begging to be used!
Method:
//STEP 1
Use the chipboard screws to fix the hardboard strips around the perimeter of the chipboard.
//STEP 2
Spray with the matt black spray paint (always spray in a well-ventilated area or outside).
//STEP 3
Fix the upholstery tacks around the perimeter, equally spaced. To cover the chipboard screws, cut the pin from the tack and fix over the screw with metal to metal adhesive.
//STEP 4
Fix the leather strap to the frame with the brass tacks.
//STEP 5
Fix the mirror to the frame using the double-sided tape. I used 2 layers to create some added depth.
Now, look at yourself in the mirror and smile!
Happy making!
