Hey Ya’ll!
Disc Hangers
- Mirror{S}-most craft stores only sell mirrors up to 10″. I ordered mine online, and found a large selection for a low price. (18″ for $6.99 each)
- Paint Stripper-head to your local home improvement store
- Muriatic Acid-this is actually a pool cleaning chemical, and can be found at any home improvement store in the pool section ($6 for a gallon). Or if you know anyone with a pool or access to a high school chem lab, it could be free!
- Vinyl Tubing-can be bought by the foot at your home improvement store. It is in the plumbing section ($1.20 per foot)
- Gloves/Face Mask-you WILL need these! ($4 for both @ Lowe’s)
- Glue Gun-you should already have one of these :)
A precaution: Muriatic Acid is the same thing as hydrochloric acid. It is perfectly safe to use if YOU are careful. Never ever use this around children or pets. Wear gloves, a mask, goggles, and shoes! This stuff can dissolve rocks. It is dangerous if not used properly! BE CAUTIOUS!
1. Liberally apply paint stripper to the back of the mirror, and let it sit for
10 mins.
2. Wipe off the paint stripper, and most of the paint should come off; rub
or scrape hard if needed!
3. Wipe off mirror with a dry towel.
4. Fill a spray bottle with Muriatic acid, and lightly spray where you want the
acid to EAT THROUGH the reflective coating.
5. Watch your mirror; the acid works fast. Wipe off any excess acid as
soon as you get the results you want. (the blue arrows show the dark
spots where the acid ate through the reflective coating)
6. Scratch up your mirror some with something sharp. I found that scratch
marks added a nice touch to the “acid burns”
7. Wipe the mirror down thoroughly with a wet towel. This will prevent the
acid from continuing to eat the reflective coating.
8. Allow the mirror to air dry for 10 mins or so.
9. Spray paint or brush paint the back of your mirror black.
10. After the paint dries, enjoy your Antiqued Mirror!
I cut up one of my husband’s old belts to use for the strap (looooovin the look of this leather!)
Add a leather strap to hang (to really “knock off” BD!)
I found that the leather strap didn’t quite hold the weight.
That’s where Disc Hangers come in!
I peeled off the paper backing and put the adhesive side on my mirror.
I used the disc hanger to actually hang the mirror. The leather strap is more for looks than function. Call me crazy :D
Hang up and ENJOY!
Anthropologie Antiqued Mirrors: $695.00
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