create your own designer mirror

I recently saw a framed mirror that I really liked, but the price tag was just to rich for my tastes - so I made my own!

 
 

You will need:
- 12mm PG Bison Supawood 500 x 800mm.
  Have your boards cut to size at your local Timbercity.
- Mirror tile 300 x 300mm
- Brackets to hold mirror in position
- Picture mounting brackets
- 240-grit sandpaper
- Rust-Oleum American Accents Rust Kit


Here’s how:

1. Use a pencil to draw the shapes that you want to cut out. Drill a 10mm hole in the shapes and use a fret saw blade in the Jigsaw (narrower blade). Move slowly, gently pushing the Jigsaw around curves.

2. Use your mirror as a template to draw the outline in the centre of the frame, equal distance from the top and sides. Now measure in 10mm all around this line.

3. Drill four 10mm holes in each corner of inner square, insert the jigsaw blade and continue to cut out this square.

4. Prepare the Rust-Oleum American Accents Rust Kit according to the instructions. You will need a sponge and a lint-free cloth. Spray on the base coat and apply the top coat as recommended, using a sponge, and immediately wipe off with a cloth or paper towels.

5. Insert the mirror from the back of the frame and fasten into place with brackets. Attach the picture hanging mountings.

 
   
 

  source: janice anderssen - diy diva

 
 

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