DIY: Antique mirror effect on glass
After showing off the antique effect I did on our garage door windows, I received a lot of questions as to how and how easy. I feel like most people have seen the demonstration done on the glorious show, Fixer Upper, and it took them a total of 10 minutes to antique that pieces of glass. Which seemed too good to be true, right? Well lucky for you, I am here to tell you, it really is that easy.
Now I am just going to get right into it, because sometimes we just want the goods and less chatter. And let’s be honest there really isn’t much to say. You can antique any piece of glass your little heart desires, whether it’s on an actual window or you want the “old” mirror look to decorate your wall, it’s a wonderful and inexpensive way to spruce up your digs. I believe I have 6 panes of glass on my garage door {didn’t have to purchase} and the total to revamp our look was a whopping $15 bucks, which is quite the eye bulger compared to what an actual piece of antiqued glass costs, which is upwards of $80.00.
So, let’s get to it.
Materials:
Painters tape {if this applies to your project, meaning if there is a frame that cannot be removed}
Mirror spray paint
Vinegar
Spray bottle
Paper towel
Windex
Step 1: clean your piece of glass thoroughly, with the Windex and paper towel. Make sure it all evaporates before getting started.
Step 2: In you spray bottle add a 50/50 mixture of the white vinegar and water.
Optional step: Tape off frame, to keep paint away.
Step 3: Mist glass with mixture. {If your piece of glass is lying flat, you can go a little heavier on the misting. However, if it is permanently upright, such as mine was, you will have to keep it extra light in hopes to not have it run.}
Step 4: Lightly coat the glass as evenly as possible in the mirror spray paint.
Step 5: Take your clean paper towel and lightly dap in areas for a more decayed look.
Step 6: Repeat until you have achieved your desired antiqued level.
It really is that easy!
Tips
~Allow a few seconds between each step before moving unto the next, I felt this helped it hold better.
~ If you ‘mess up’ an area, just spray more solution dap until dried and then repeat process. It is not supposed to look perfect that is the beauty of it, so feel free to get after it.
~ Multiple light coats work best.
~Allow for a decent amount of time between your last step and starting over, for the paint to dry fully.
With my six panes of glass, having to tape off each one and simultaneously wrangling a toddler, this entire process took no more than an hour! And the results are fabulous!
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