Decorating a mirror is not difficult. All you need to do is use your imagination, think through the style and motives, and be patient and careful.
To make it even more pleasant to look atmirror, it can be decorated. When thinking about how to decorate a mirror, you need to keep in mind: a sticker or decoration that was thoughtlessly glued to the surface of the mirror can interfere with looking into it. And cleaning the glass will be difficult. It is rational to arrange the decor so that it does not limit the functionality of an important household item.
Ways to decorate mirrors
Before decorating a mirror, you need to know exactly where it will be located. The style of decorations should be in harmony with the interior. To frame a mirror in the bathroom, you can use:
To decorate the mirror you can use various leaves, beads, ribbons, shells, etc.
- seashells;
- other seafood;
- multi-colored plastic beads, which will create an association with multi-colored pebbles.
In the bedroom, an important piece of furniture will helptune into a romantic mood, will give the kids a push to a fairy-tale dream. The style of the mirror frame for decorating the hall should match the style of the furniture. Return to the table of contents</a>
What you need to decorate the mirror
It doesn't matter what shape the mirror is or even what you're going to decorate it with. In order to optimize the process, you need to stock up on the following materials in advance:
To decorate a mirror you may need PVA glue, a spatula, a sponge, soap, varnish, napkins, etc.
- decorative details - at your own discretion;
- mirror glass, it is desirable that it was in a wide wooden or plastic frame;
- glue PVA;
- brushes for glue and painting;
- gloss varnish;
- spatula;
- hard sponge;
- soap;
- a few napkins or a soft cloth.
If you plan to insert stones, rhinestones and other decorations that require cutting, you will need a primer. Return to Contents</a>
The easiest way to decorate mirrors
The easiest way to decorate a mirror surfaceacrylic stained glass film, which can be purchased at any hardware store. It is easy to clean, is not afraid of water and household chemicals, and is easy to attach. After applying to glass, the film increases its strength. How to decorate a mirror with special stained glass material:
Scheme of correct gluing of stained glass.
When the film is applied not only to glass, butand on the frame, the latter must first be primed. If the film is applied to a round or oval structure, it is advisable to preheat the pattern. This can be done with a hair dryer. When combining several types of self-adhesive, the blanks are placed one on top of the other. After the work is finished and the excess is cut off, traces of glue may remain on the mirror surface. They are cleaned off with a solution of ethyl alcohol. Return to the table of contents</a>
How to create an original interior detail
When you decide to decorate a mirror with decorative materials with your own hands and these details have already been found, you need to keep in mind: you will not have to decorate it directly, but the frame.
When decorating a mirror with decorative materials, it is important to remember that only the frame needs to be decorated.
If the mirror decor is designed in a retro style,craquelure is used. It is necessary to age the surface or give it the necessary relief. You can decorate the mirror frame with the help of matting, making patterns in the Richelieu style with acrylic paints, lay out the frame of the glass panel with items from kitchen utensils. An unusually decorated mirror will add originality to any interior.</ ul>
