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.
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.
Secure boards with nails.
I had thought about doing wood trim but that didn t tickle my fancy either.
Decide on a design for the frame and roughly sketch it on the frame.
Standard boring bathroom mirror.
It was 118 00 without shipping.
I then cut the mesh between the tiles this gave me about 1 1.
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.
Step 1 select mirror select the mirror you want to work on in any shape and size with or without a frame.
Cover the face of the mirror with brown paper bags or thick paper.
The mirror is gorgeous but not for that price lol then i figured i could diy this mirror.
Once you decide the colors that you will use paint them on the frame.
Look through mosaic mirror frames photos in different colors and styles and when you find some mosaic.
What a fabulous tutorial and a great project.
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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.
How to make a mosaic from broken tiles.
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.
Hey family i was inspired by a mosaic wall mirror i saw at crate barrel.
Get an idea in your head of.
Here is a guide to make a mosaic from broken tiles.
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.
Place the mirror face up on your work surface.
Now back to this page the mosaic mirror from scratch.