I’ve been getting a lot of questions about creating stage sets lately… some for plays and some are party businesses. This week I got a call for help… How To Make A Faux Mirror.
We are trying to do a theatrical set for the Play “Fame”.
We want to do a faux Mirror which is 8′X8′.
Is there a good technique to use that will not give off too much glare, but also give the appearance of a mirror?
I asked THAT Painter Lady – Dawn to answer this question… she has a knack for creating stage set like props.
“Krylon makes a great mirror paint in a spray can called “Looking Glass Mirror Like Paint”. The only thing restriction is that you need to spray it on actual glass in order to get the mirror paint effect.
I would suggest testing it on a small piece of glass first to see what kind of glare it gives off. If it is too much, you can try to muddy up the glass with a thin brown or gray glaze & paint mixture. Brush it on or dab on lightly with a sponge. Let dry and then spray the faux mirror with the Mirror Paint.”
Debra THAT Painter Lady says… I might also suggest using a framed mirror that you already have and brush the front with this “muddy” glaze. The beauty of this is that the glaze will wash off when the play is done.
We really hope this is helpful… Good luck and have fun!
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speaking of this mirror image is there a way I can renew the bottom part of my vanity mirror It s Large and the mirror coating has worn off the back of the bottom edge.Thought of trying to put a frame around it but dont know how..or how to repair it.Any ideas for me? Can we use some kind of glue to adhear things to mirror surface that will hold? Any ideas would be appreciated.Thank you Connie
Hi Connie –
This is a common problem with antique mirrors or older mirrors. When your mirror losses its “shine”. Here’s what you have to decide, do you want to replace it or repair it. If it’s an antique you might just want to leave it the way it is.
Options: Replace it, send it off to be resilvered, try to resilver it yourself or just tape up a smooth piece of aluminum foil. Yeah, that works, but keep in mind if you pull it off, the tape could create more damage. There are resilvering kits but you have to be very careful when you do this process. It won’t look good if you can see the brush strokes.
If you can afford it I’d send your mirror off to be resilvered…where the original silver backing will be removed and replaced, making your mirror look like new.