Loving most things Pottery Barn, I was inspired by the PB Found Parat Mirrors
but the price tag of $79/each isn’t in my budget. I’ve always wanted to do something with convex mirrors so I decided to create a DIY version.
Materials:
- Styrofoam 12″ wreath forms (I used 3)
- DecoArt MagiKote
- Dark brown spray paint
- DecoArt Americana paints (Ebony and Traditional Burnt Umber)
- Hot glue
- 8 1/2″ Convex mirror (x3) (PARTSMART SMR729193 8-1/2″ Offset Mount Convex Mirror
)
Tutorial:
1. Using a foam brush, coat the top and sides of Styrofoam wreath form and let dry.
The DecoArt MagiKote seals the Styrofoam, creating a paintable surface.
Without on the left, MagiKote on the right…
2. Give each Styrofoam wreath form 2 coats of spray paint (dry between coats).
3. Remove brackets from back of convex mirrors.
4. Attach convex mirrors to center of wreath with hot glue. I used hot glue on the back of each mirror. Once in applied to the Styrofoam in the center, I used hot glue around the perimeter of each mirror too.
5. Touch up with Americana paints.
6. Let dry and hang using Command velcro strips.
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Awersome project Roeshel. I have had a convex mirror on my to do list for a long time to.
Cheri
LOVE THESE! And they are PERFECT for a little area in my living room that’s *lonely*. Are the mirrors heavy? Will the hot glue hold? {Guess I’ll find out!} I’ll be heading to Amazon shortly to scope out mirrors. T H A N K Y O U!
Thanks, Lynn. Here’s the link to the mirrors that I ordered with the best price: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MF24IA/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=th061-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004MF24IA“>PARTSMART SMR729193 8-1/2
They aren’t too heavy. I just made sure to secure the front around the circumference and the back using hot glue. I’d love to see your finished result!
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