How To Make A Mosaic Mirror Frame From Scratch

I had thought about doing wood trim but that didn t tickle my fancy either.

How to make a mosaic mirror frame from scratch.

Frame the outside of the mosaic mirror with the two x 1 x 23 inch boards and the two x 1 x 25 inch boards. Since you will be creating a frame with mosaic tiles you can use the existing wooden or metal frame or stick the tiles directly on the mirror surface. Left over or broken tiles can be used to make unique and beautiful mosaic designs rather than just getting thrown away. Here is a guide to make a mosaic from broken tiles.

Secure boards with nails. How to make a mosaic from broken tiles. Cover the face of the mirror with brown paper bags or thick paper. Hey family i was inspired by a mosaic wall mirror i saw at crate barrel.

Get an idea in your head of. How to make a mosaic table yeilds many replies with great instructional websites as does a search for how to make a mirror mosaic ball you can also use the word sphere for more replies. I then cut the mesh between the tiles this gave me about 1 1. Browse 90 mosaic mirror frames on houzz whether you want inspiration for planning mosaic mirror frames or are building designer mosaic mirror frames from scratch houzz has 90 pictures from the best designers decorators and architects in the country including rd homes and rw anderson homes.

Step 1 select mirror select the mirror you want to work on in any shape and size with or without a frame. I had tiled our fireplace surround a few months ago and it turn out really great so i went to home depot and picked up some tile that was on sale for a 1 86. Place the mirror face up on your work surface. Look through mosaic mirror frames photos in different colors and styles and when you find some mosaic.

If the mirror frame is slick or shiny cut or scratch with a utility knife around the frame to give something for the adhesive to attach to. Now back to this page the mosaic mirror from scratch. Decide on a design for the frame and roughly sketch it on the frame. The mirror is gorgeous but not for that price lol then i figured i could diy this mirror.

What a fabulous tutorial and a great project. Tape along the edge of the mirror with painter s tape. Buy or make a wooden frame 24 x 24 with a 4 inch border with a small lip about 1 4 inch for the mirror to be set on. Our bathroom mirror was just plain and lacked that wow factor.