tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post3637706874642679584..comments2024-02-11T02:27:42.622-05:00Comments on Little Green Notebook: DIY Antiqued Mirror (With No Harsh Chemicals!)Jenny at LGNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02425576060240501896noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-22546224937960948002013-08-31T22:33:37.754-04:002013-08-31T22:33:37.754-04:00Already pinned it.
*looks around for bare glass i...Already pinned it.<br /><br />*looks around for bare glass in need of sparkle*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10178039624224428255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-58401407971800801462013-08-31T17:51:46.172-04:002013-08-31T17:51:46.172-04:00For my sister-in-law's wedding I did this tech...For my sister-in-law's wedding I did this technique on a bunch of flower vases. The problem with the vases is you get dripping since you can't lay it flat like a sheet of glass. This application works so much better when you can leave it flat!<br /><br />I didn't try any vinegar, I just used water, but I could see where that would help. I love this look, but I bet spraying the back black the next time will make all the difference!Gwen, The Makeristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190034624015945227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-78063714091005307702013-08-29T00:45:17.640-04:002013-08-29T00:45:17.640-04:00I just did this for a topper on a dresser....I use...I just did this for a topper on a dresser....I used the vinegar/water method but I mixed the blotting with a squish and twist kind of motion here and there. I also layered a bit of gold spray paint in some spots along with some flat black with the looking glass. I think I ended up doing 6-7 layers of varied paints. I then sprayed the whole think flat black. It turned out awesome! Don't hesitate to so the squish and twist. It really helped to make it more authentic looking! Good luck...it was one of the most fun DIYs I have done in awhile!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05743249416330635057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-74819913370943655832013-08-28T17:18:20.029-04:002013-08-28T17:18:20.029-04:00We did this a couple of years ago. I wanted antiqu...We did this a couple of years ago. I wanted antique mirrors hung above our night stands. They are hard to find & very expensive. So I decided to give it a try on large pieces of mirror and I loved the look. However, we used harsh chemicals (paint striper). <br /><br />Can't wait to see what you do with your corner cabinets.<br /><br />NanJust Being Nan!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12625612933418018820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-71401656905284887402013-08-28T14:09:36.180-04:002013-08-28T14:09:36.180-04:00I have to ask about the window I see a sliver of ...I have to ask about the window I see a sliver of in the photos! Is it stained glass? Did you create it? I LOVE it and am looking for something similar for our guest bathroom! Thanks, Jenny! Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12839732723429012832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-38019800747570218482013-08-28T12:42:57.963-04:002013-08-28T12:42:57.963-04:00hi jenny
another successful option is the brand n...hi jenny<br /><br />another successful option is the brand new to the market amy howard mirror stripper, brilliant & easy!<br /><br />featured in this months house beautiful<br />cheers!<br />debradebra @ 5th and statehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18039580956294327582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-83084916989270305052013-08-28T12:23:29.082-04:002013-08-28T12:23:29.082-04:00Ooo! Looking forward to seeing how it works on th... Ooo! Looking forward to seeing how it works on the bigger doors. I have an glass door armoire in our bedroom that my husband has filled to the brim. I've been wanting something opaque to improve the view. Can't wait! Maybe I'll try it out on some old picture frame glass to try out different techniques before I commit. Megan @ Megity's Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07822474403555417312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-67600543595504357922013-08-28T12:23:20.608-04:002013-08-28T12:23:20.608-04:00Ooo! Looking forward to seeing how it works on th... Ooo! Looking forward to seeing how it works on the bigger doors. I have an glass door armoire in our bedroom that my husband has filled to the brim. I've been wanting something opaque to improve the view. Can't wait! Maybe I'll try it out on some old picture frame glass to try out different techniques before I commit. Megan @ Megity's Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07822474403555417312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-90831607473179942022013-08-28T11:56:38.441-04:002013-08-28T11:56:38.441-04:00Hi Jenny, I'm a huge fan of your blog! Just w...Hi Jenny, I'm a huge fan of your blog! Just wanted to share some techniques that I discovered while using the Krylon Looking Glass spray for past projects. I actually sprayed the Looking Glass spray on first, then followed up by spraying the vinegar-water mixture once the paint dried. I let it sit for half a minute or so, then used a combination of terry cloth towel and dry bristle brush (tooth brush works great) to loosen up some of the paint. This gives it a more rustic mercury glass look. It definitely has a more dramatic look as more of the paint is scratched off. May be worth a try! Thank you for sharing your home with us! Keep up the amazing work!JULIANAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09514196647375516658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-37972198692051628262013-08-28T11:51:08.180-04:002013-08-28T11:51:08.180-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.JULIANAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09514196647375516658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-78904669141465039582013-08-28T11:29:50.681-04:002013-08-28T11:29:50.681-04:00I'm not ready to try this yet but I do appreci...I'm not ready to try this yet but I do appreciate the clear directions and the fact that no harsh chemicals were involved. I think black paint would have looked great.<br /><br /><br />Gail of DoodleNoodle Design,Flea & s<br />StuffDoodle Noodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857501529453128855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-90041903048568712642013-08-28T09:39:29.226-04:002013-08-28T09:39:29.226-04:00I am going to try this, it looks great. {www.thepi...I am going to try this, it looks great. {www.thepinkzipper.blogspot.ca}Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759176135420498510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-59012865577857143572013-08-28T08:54:26.359-04:002013-08-28T08:54:26.359-04:00I've been looking for someone to re-silver an ...I've been looking for someone to re-silver an antique mirror that I have, but everyone who does it is dead! (Yes, they said those exact words.) Even though no stripping is involved (the mirror backing just cleaned right off), no one does it. And I could pay someone to try to do a tiny mirror for a lot of money - but he's not even sure of his ability. I've found a solution! Thanks! :-)LisaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16643643270097971393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-22518502447748803142013-08-28T08:39:13.501-04:002013-08-28T08:39:13.501-04:00I actually think this looks really cool. I like th...I actually think this looks really cool. I like that the look is subtle. Cool DIY for sure. Curious to see how the second round will turn out!<br /><br />http://www.fullbellywornsoles.comMichelle Pantinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935474027334761966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-83512609354329312222013-08-27T23:48:22.727-04:002013-08-27T23:48:22.727-04:00Jenny, great tutorial! I'm a little confused t...Jenny, great tutorial! I'm a little confused though, did you say you would of sprayed a layer of black paint?? <br /><br />Also, your mistake was not enough variation in the vinegar application? What should we do differently when trying this DIY? <br />Thanks! m+mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977959404775500940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-9125005976089842022013-08-27T23:08:21.278-04:002013-08-27T23:08:21.278-04:00Did you let each coat dry completely in between, o...Did you let each coat dry completely in between, or did you immediately add the next layer while the previous was still wet?<br /><br />Thanks for your fantastic tutorials and inspiration!Kate Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00579798381231819625noreply@blogger.com