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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Acid Mirror for the Master Bedroom!


So, ever since I saw this awesome tutorial from Mandi @ Vintage Revivals I've been wanting to do an acid mirror.  I've seen them popping up and I love how they look!

A few months back I found an awesome ginormous mirror at an estate sale for $10.  Yes, please!

Here is how it looked before:


I busted out my paint remover and got started on the back.


Yeah, this is where things went terribly wrong.  I seriously think I used about 5-6 coats of paint remover in total.  While trying to remove the back, I cracked the mirror.  Awesome! The brand you see pictured really didn't do much for me so I went and bought a heavy duty paint remover.  It worked a little better but still didn't get all the back off.  Oh well!

While I was going through that ordeal I worked on painting the frame.  First I sanded, then primed, then painted it white.


After it dried I went over it with my Valspar antiquing glaze.  I love how it makes the detail pop.  I left it on pretty heavy.


After I removed as much of the back as I could I poured the acid straight on the back.  At first I didn't think it was working.  I sprayed it off with my hose and it had not changed at all, so I poured on some more acid.  I let it sit for about 5-10 minutes then checked it again.  It had worked more than I wanted it to.  Dang! Oh well!

I let it dry outside then cut my fabric to size.  I used my Elmer's spray glue to adhere the fabric to the back of the mirror.  Somehow during all of this another crack formed off the first crack I made.  Good thing I'm not the superstitious type! I got it all set up and hung on the wall and now I love it!


You can really see the cracks in this photo:

Here is a photo with just the lamps on - I love the ambience!


Here is a close-up of the frame and acid mirror - it is REAL hard to photograph a mirror.  There is always something reflecting in it and it distorts the image!


I've been wanting to do a project to go above the bed for a long time, so I'm glad to have it finished! I love it!!


Cheers!!
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43 comments:

  1. ChristinaSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Love the way it turned out! What a great idea to put the fabric behind!

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  2. BrittanySeptember 25, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Wo, that's pretty dang cool. I've never seen this done anywhere. Great job!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    So great. I am waiting to primp my bedroom until the rest of the huge gut is done. To be honest, it is driving me nuts.

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  4. UnknownSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    I have never in my life seen or heard of this process, but WOW, it's really amazing!! This is why I read the blogs.... fresh ideas. THANKS!!!

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  5. DoodlecraftSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    It looks beautiful! I think the crack is awesome too--it gives it some cool character! I've done a ton of those mirrors...and there is no science, every freakin mirror is different...I think I'm up to like 49 years of bad luck too!
    Nat
    doodlecraft.blogspot

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  6. Janel from NellieBellieSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    What a great project! Fun!

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  7. September 28, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Oh wow!! I think this is spectacular! I esp LOVE the fabric showing through!!

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  8. WhitneySeptember 29, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    This is so awesome! I'm so doing this if I ever find a mirror like that. Loved it.

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  9. Kathy Owen, Petticoat JunktionSeptember 29, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I love how the mirror turned out. I'm going to have to try this technique---someday. You have luck like mine, I'm always messing up something and having to re-invent.

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  10. Korrie@RedHenHomeOctober 1, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Oh, I have wanted to try this project as well! I love the look of the fabric you chose peeking out through the mirror.

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  11. EtcetorizeOctober 1, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Wow, it sounds like a lot of work but it really paid off in the end. It turned out great! Would love for you to link up at Etcetorize tomorrow night. (etcetorize.blogspot.com)

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  12. Screaming SardineOctober 1, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Wow, that is absolutely beautiful! I love the idea of using fabric.

    Pinning on pinterest. :)

    Cheers,
    Tracy Screaming Sardine

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  13. UnknownOctober 2, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Holy Cow!!! That's beautiful.
    Thanks for posting.

    Buffie
    http://papercuts4u.blogspot.com/

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  14. Unique HrebinaOctober 2, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I love it :)

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  15. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeOctober 2, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Way to go -- I would have given up and just hung the empty frame! I love the way it turned out and love the idea of adding the fabric rather than pictures to show through!

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  16. Artsy VaVaOctober 2, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    What a beautiful mirror! I love the way it turned out!!!

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  17. Rosemary@villabarnesOctober 2, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Very pretty. Great floral.

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  18. AshleyOctober 3, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    love the floral:) looks great girl!

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  19. StephanieOctober 3, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Very cool and unique!!
    gatheredinthekitchen.com

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  20. Nikki MonetOctober 4, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I love this tarnished look! It look so vintage. Would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party! http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/10/bedazzle-me-monday-2_02.html

    Have a great day!!

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  21. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetOctober 4, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Great idea for above the bed!!

    Jenny
    http://simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  22. Shabby chic SandyOctober 4, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    This is BEAUTIFUL! I have had all the supplies to do this for awhile and no courage to do it. This beautiful mirror gives me courage. So do I understand it right that I want to get all the backing off the mirror?

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  23. PamelaOctober 4, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    That is really cool!

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  24. CeciliaOctober 4, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    What a stunning idea, I absolutely love it! Thank you so much for sharing it with us! Cecilia

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  25. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Thx for your sweet comment.
    I too want to try the acid mirror thing...I love yours alot and the fabric choice is perfect and the racks made it really vintage :)

    Rasha
    www.mychampagnetaste.blogspot.com

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  26. KarenOctober 5, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    That is so pretty, I love it!

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  27. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comOctober 5, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Katie, that turned out great! At first I didn't notice the fabric peeking through, but it really makes it super cool. It looks so pretty with your wall color and bedding, which I love BTW.

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  28. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops}October 5, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I've been dying to try this too! I think I need to make a few of these for a blank wall area in my living room. I love your mirror and it looks amazing in your bedroom! Thanks for sharing :)

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  29. Robin JohnsonOctober 6, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    It's beautiful! Great job and what a fun technique.

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  30. Michele @ {Primp}October 6, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    loooove it! Looks so cool. If you have time I would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party going on now.

    micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com

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  31. Linda@Coastal CharmOctober 6, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Neat looking makeover...thanks for sharing it. I’m having a giveaway…come by and check it out.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  32. Cottage and BroomeOctober 6, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Love this, I saw a mirror similar to this on a recent trip to NYC for $600.00. Great job! Laura Cottage and Broome

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  33. Angie HoldenOctober 6, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    That looks amazing!! Nice job!!

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  34. UnknownOctober 6, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Wow! What a neat project! This is such a great idea!! I love it!

    I host a Friday link party every week if you are interested, I'd love it if you'd link up!

    Ashley
    www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com

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  35. Ratty HugsOctober 7, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Love your mirror, the cracks actually make it feel more vintage.
    alsmouse ~C8>

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  36. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    OMG, what a beautiful job. I LOVE what you have done. Amazing and gorgeous!

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  37. RhettDidntGiveADamnOctober 9, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    I think it turned out absolutely beautifully and the paint color in your bedroom *makes* that look by reflecting next to your fabric choice. I did try this.. And that stripper you pictured didn't work well for me either. I didn't try it on the mirror I was going to do, but I had tried it on some old 70's tables with INCHES of lacquer and whatnot. For the mirror I used Klean-Strip and I thought it would do a bang up job.. not so much! I don't know if it was because I couldn't wait long enough to let it sit for an appropriate amount of time or what.. Anyway, per the cracks - if you don't mind, it don't matter :D xo

    (new follower here!)

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  38. Elisa at home sweet nestOctober 13, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Hi! Your mirror looks awesome. I have been doing alot of these lately as people have been ordering them. I wanted to let you know that it's really important to leave the paint remover on at least 15 minutes without touching it and it will work great. I have a tutorial on my blog as well if you would like to check it out! Good job - I love your choice of fabric!
    Elisa

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  39. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    love this idea & great job! I actually have a dresser mirror stashed away somewhere that I've never much cared for and this might be exactly the solution - I love the look that you achieved. Thanks for sharing your process :) oh, and congratulations on being featured at Stephanie Lynn's! I'm visiting via her blog.

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  40. CeciliaOctober 24, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I cannot tell you just how much I love this mirror of yours! Thank you for sharing it. I have just started following your blog, and hope you will follow me too!
    Cecilia

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  43. Aailyah AdebayoApril 25, 2023 at 1:50 AM

    This is looking so nice. Anyone can use LED mirrors in bed room. LED mirrors can be a great addition to any bedroom, including the MSL mirror. The LED lights provide a bright, clear illumination that can be adjusted to suit different needs, such as applying makeup or grooming. You can get verities of LED mirrors from Foshan MSL photoelectric Technology Co.ltd. as it is a high-quality product that can provide you with a clear and well-lit reflection every time you use it.

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