This mirror was painted with two
coats of black paint and the edges
were sanded.

Artful Mirror

• Wardrobe mirror
• Pine frame to surround the mirror
• Composition ornaments
• Satin latex paint: black and white
• Oak stain (we used MinWax brand Aged Oak gel stain)
• Household paintbrush: 2-inch
• 150-grit sandpaper
• Tack cloth
• Lint-free cotton rag
• Satin-finish varnish
• Find step-by-step project instructions below.

 

Steam the ornaments for 15-30
seconds and press into the
mirror's surface to adhere.

1. Referring to the Architectural Plaques directions on the following pages, apply the composition ornaments to the pine frame. Let the ornaments dry.
2. Paint the frame white. Let the paint dry.
3. Paint the frame black. Let the paint dry.
4. Lightly sand the frame. Remove the sanding dust with a tack cloth.
5. Apply stain to the frame and immediately remove with a rag. Let the stain dry.
6. Apply two coats of varnish, allowing drying time between the coats.
7. Affix the frame to the mirror with adhesive or nails, depending on your mirror style. (We had to remove the manufacturer's frame on our mirror.)