This mirror was a Goodwill find. It is not the least bit vintage, but I liked the details on the top panel, which is actually a piece of pressed tin.
Then I repeated the process with a coat of blue, followed by a coat of gray. I sanded again after each color. I used leftover paint from other projects. I can never throw away a can of paint until I scrape the bottom of the can
And then I gave it a coat of mocha glaze. Glaze is perfect for emphasizing details, but I tend to use a very light hand.
And that was it. A quick and easy painting project that I could do on my kitchen counter.
I was just so happy to have a paint brush in my hand!
I'm always moving mirrors around my house. They work well for layering and I love the way they reflect light. At the moment, this one is on my mantel. I like the way it balances the blue clock. I'm trying to incorporate more blue into my decor.
And of course I had my include my Mustard Seed inspired mirror into the mantel vignette I created for the Copy Me! Challenge.
And I really needed something to paint. I have lots of furniture waiting in the wings, but it's just too cold to paint in my garage at the moment.
Priced at $6.00, I decided it would be fun to play with.
It reminded me a bit of Miss Mustard Seed's trumeau mirror transformation. Of course her mirror had beautifully detailed, carved solid wood. I was just hoping for a similar look.
No priming on this one. I started out with a layer of a bright aqua paint. Then I gave it a good sanding to try to bring out the details. A sanding sponge is perfect for a small project like this.
Then I repeated the process with a coat of blue, followed by a coat of gray. I sanded again after each color. I used leftover paint from other projects. I can never throw away a can of paint until I scrape the bottom of the can
And then I gave it a coat of mocha glaze. Glaze is perfect for emphasizing details, but I tend to use a very light hand.
If you've been here before, you know I'm a fan of Valspar glaze. The Clear Mixing Glaze is my absolute favorite. I like to create my own colors, but this mocha is nice too.
And that was it. A quick and easy painting project that I could do on my kitchen counter.
I was just so happy to have a paint brush in my hand!
I'm always moving mirrors around my house. They work well for layering and I love the way they reflect light. At the moment, this one is on my mantel. I like the way it balances the blue clock. I'm trying to incorporate more blue into my decor.
And of course I had my include my Mustard Seed inspired mirror into the mantel vignette I created for the Copy Me! Challenge.
And just what is a trumeau mirror? By definition, a trumeau mirror is rectangular in shape and has a painted or carved panel above the mirror in the same frame. Trumeau mirrors originated in France during the 18th century. They were intended to hang on the wall between windows. They provided a decorative element and they were often placed behind a candle to reflect light, especially useful before homes had electricity. Most antique trumeau mirrors are found painted to reflect the ornate style of the period. They can be found for hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars.
That just makes me all the more pleased with my $6.00 find!
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