Can you distress a mirror?

Can you distress a mirror?

STEP #1 – Remove the mirror from the frame. Apply the stripper to the backing. STEP #4 – To distress the mirror, I used 50/50 Bleach + Water but you could also use Vinegar. Spray onto the back of the mirror and watch and wait for the mixture to “eat” through the finish.

How do you distress mirrors with vinegar?

Steps

1. PREPARE. Remove the glass from the frame and wipe with a dry cloth to get rid of any dust.
2. MIX AND SPRAY THE SOLUTION. Mix a solution of one part vinegar to two parts water into a spray bottle.
3. SPRAY THE MIRROR.
4. DAB OFF THE VINEGAR SOLUTION.
5. PAINT THE BACKING BOARD.
6. PUT THE FRAME BACK TOGETHER.

Can you use tinfoil as a mirror?

Foil. Tin foil which is bought in the supermarket is not quite reflective enough, so reflective foil insulation should be used for the simple mirror you are trying to create. This foil is like the malleable surface of a mirror.

What’s the best way to distress a mirror?

To get a good amount of distressing, I sprayed more around the edges and shook out some droplets all around the mirror. STEP #5- Once the bleach and water have dissolved the backing, you can see through it on the front side. TIP – I like holding up different colors of paint to see what color I’d like to paint the backing.

How big is a distressed antique mirror frame?

Materials to Make 1 Distressed Antique Mirror: 1/2″ plywood cut to 20.75″ x 37″ 2) 1″ x 2″ x 8′ boards (cut to frame size) 1/4″ x 1/2″ trim

What’s the best way to distress looking glass?

Once the last coat of Looking Glass has dried, use your lint-free paper towels and carefully blot away the vinegar solution. Then, use the paper towel to distress the outer edges of the glass. Use a blotting motion to lift and remove portions of the spray paint.

What kind of glue to use on distressed mirror?

To attach the mirrors to the frame, apply a very tiny amount of gorilla glue to the back corners. Try apply the glue to a location that is heavily distressed. Most glues will eat through the finish of this paint. The gorilla glue is one of the only brands that I found that doesn’t.