HOW TO PAINT A MIRROR: Beginner’s guide

Next : Supplies required

SUPPLIES

• Mirror Surface-Horizontal preferably• Glass Colours • Rubbing alcohol (Surgical Spirit)• Free hand drawing• Black out-liner• Glue Gun• Marbles and Shells

Next : Choose the Drawing

STEP 1: Choose the drawing and paint type

• I wanted Blue colour so I have chosen water waves to complement the Bathroom look. Moreover, its a free hand drawing and need not to be precise.

• Being a beginner, I have opted for Water based glass colors

Next : Clean the surface

Step 2: Clean the surface and Let it dry

• I have used rubbing alcohol (surgical spirit) to clean the surface to ensure its free from any dirt which could spoil the fun.

Next : Draw outlines

STEP 3- Draw the outlines with Black liner

• Use a liner colour tube to draw the outlines. Test the flow first on a paper.

• When applying the outline, start at the left upper corner of the item (if you are right handed) and move from top to bottom to ensure your arms and hand do not touch the wet paint. If you make a mistake, do not wipe the paint, as it will smear. Instead, move on with your outline; once the outline is fully dried, you can scrape mistakes off with a craft knife.

• Allow it to try for 6-8 hours.• After its done, remove the nozzle and place the cap again.

Next : Fill Colours:

STEP 4- Fill colours

• I wasn't aware of the challenges while painting a vertical surface before starting off until my paint dripped down.

• Use less quantity of colour at the bottom• Colour in swirls• Even them quickly using toothpick back• Use hair dryer (cool mode) to set the paint -

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Next : Adding dimension to the Mirror

STEP 5- Add 3D dimension to it

• Plugin the glue gun and wait for at-least 5 mins. Decide the places where you want to place the stones or shells.

• Apply the right amount of glue at the backside of stones/ shells and place them firmly on the mirror. Hold it for few seconds and its done.

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