Ideas for Framing Custom Mirrors

Custom mirrors are similar to a blank canvas, which gives homeowners and tenants the ability to exercise their creative abilities and talents. Whether it is exploring Pinterest or participating in other creative ventures, custom framed mirrors add personality, color and interest to home decors. Highlighted below are some of the most popular – albeit it untraditional – mirror decorating techniques.

•Spoon Mirror – With ombre styles all the rage this year, mirrors simply could not afford not to undergo this fashion transformation. With a little hot glue and several colored plastic spoons, do-it-yourself crafters can easily transform a round wall mirror into a colorful work of art, which is perfect for kids’ or craft rooms. To give this mirror style and depth, layer spoons by placing the handles pointing towards the center and repeat twice around the perimeter, carefully layering the spoons.

•Plain Mirrors – Placing an outline on top and spraying the mirror’s surface with an acrylic paint easily dresses up plain mirrors. This works especially well with hand mirror shapes, flowers, sunburst shapes and many more. It is vital that the template remain in place until the paint is completely dry, which may take up to 30 minutes.

•Ghost – Mimicking expensive mirrors, a ghost mirror simply involves using fiberboard, wood, a stencil and paint. Keep in mind this is not actually a mirror, which is why it is referred to as a ghost mirror. It essentially has the shape of the mirror without any reflections.

•Objects – Have custom mirrors made for everyday objects, such as tennis racquets, round mirrors on tabletops, rectangle mirrors on large dining tables, etc. To place mirrors inside objects, purchase Liquid Nails Mirror Adhesive and then press the mirror firmly in place. It takes 24 hours or overnight for the glue to dry.

•Circles – Circular mirrors and contemporary mirrors are popular this season, showing up in interior design rooms across the nation. For an entryway mirror organizer, consider painting clothespins and then gluing them around a custom round mirror. This is perfect for last minute reminders, invoices, photos, invitations, etc., and makes an excellent, decorative message board.

Craft-style mirror projects are a great way to experiment and inject personality into home décor. Whether it is exploring a cracked, aged sheen or opting for bright sunny yellow hue, the possibilities are endless.

The Oval and Round Mirror Store can create custom size mirrors or frameless designs. For customers that prefer a unique one-of-a-kind frame, they can select a specific style, color, finish and dimensions. Many styles highlight artisanal handcrafting, which includes using century-old aging techniques. This gives each mirror an upscale appearance that is sure to impress guests and create an eye-catching focal point in any area of the home.

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