ta-da!
I love peppering my loft’s decor with interesting accents that add visual interest to a mostly modern space. One of my favorite touches are funky, slightly ornate mirrors both for their texture and also for the space-expanding effect of mirrors. I’ve amassed a small collection over the years, some adorn the vanity area of my bathroom, and others have been scattered about — until today. A simple dose of white lacquer (my solution to many makeover projects, like these awesome vintage candle sticks) transformed a trio of mismatched vintage mirrors into a fun monochromatic display for the column in my loft.
What you need:
- masking tape
- newspaper / junk mail flyers
- drop cloth
- white lacquer spray paint
- ventilation & a small amount of patience to let the paint dry between coats!
To do:
- set up your area with the drop cloth
- tape newspaper to the mirror being careful to cover all of the mirror, but none of the frame
- shake & spray — remember: don’t spray too close, keep the spray paint moving so you don’t over-saturate one spot, several light coats are better than one goopy thick one with drip spots.
- Let dry completely, hang, and admire your craftiness.
before
taped up and ready to paint with a plastic drop cloth
several light coats are best for the smoothest finish. Spray too much or too close and you get drips.
How about removing the backing and the glass before you paint. no chance then of paint on the glass!
Oh my, why do I have the feeling that you got the black mirror back in 2001 when I was out visiting you? If it’s the one that I’m thinking of, we gave it it’s first re-do with paint when we got it home that day! And seriously, was that really over a decade ago? Yikes!
Haha you would be right! Good pieces are worth holding onto and reinventing from time to time:)
oh wow! i cannot wait to come see this in person tonight. GOOD JOB chica!
Thanks hun!