Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Another Glass Tile Mosaic Mirror

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My green finished mosaic mirror.

I made another mosaic mirror because the first was so much fun! This time, I used streaky green Bullseye glass and a slightly different pattern due to the frame width. I think when this one is finished, it will go in the guest bathroom and the blue streaky one will go in our en suite. This mosaic began as a $10 second hand mirror in a painted wood frame from the local Good Will thrift store.

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A thrifted mirror from Good Will.
 
Before beginning the mosaic, I completely stripped the existing paint and finish from the mirror, and then sealed the wood. Next, I cut different size tiles from sheets of Bullseye glass and laid out the pattern. Lastly, I glued the tiles to the frame using thinset.

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The finished tile layout.

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Add glass tiles to the frame.

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Continue adding tiles until complete.

I love the streaky green tiles that run around the frame. The colors are fresh and cool and very springy!

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My finished green mosaic mirror frame ready for hanging!

For instructions on how to create your own, click on the link below:

👀   Make a Mosaic Mirror   ðŸ‘€


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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

How to Make a Mosaic Mirror

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My finished mosaic mirror.

I love the deep midnight blues and cool shades of turquoise that play across the streaky glass tiles of the mosaic mirror. It reminds me of an a day spent by the ocean.

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Cutting white tiles from Bullseye glass.


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Cutting the blue streaky glass tiles.

To make each tile, I measure and hand cut each square and then carefully arrange them in a single layer to create a gradient that moves from shades of dark to light. The tiles are then "glued' to the frame with thin-set mortar. 
 
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The finished tile layout.


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Adding glass tiles to the frame.

Everyone needs a beautiful, sunny day by the sea to watch the blue waves slowly roll through the water. I hope this mirror reminds you of that day.

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My finished mosaic mirror frame ready for hanging!

If you would like complete instructions on how to create your own mosaic mirror, I posted them on Instructables. Click the link below to find them.

👀   Make a Mosaic Mirror   ðŸ‘€




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