Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Updating Framed Mirror

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I did buy this framed mirror with its water stained frame and stained backing cardboard.

The mirror with the Famous Trains overlay was in good shape but the frame was brown, had some missing varnish and was water stained. ASCP Versailles to the rescue. I painted the frame back and when it dried, the front. One coat covered.
When the paint was dry I worked on the back again.
 I traced the frame shape on to brown paper backing (trim a bit smaller as needed), cut it out and glued the paper to back of the frame and refreshed the hanging wire. 
( Spray the backing paper with water,
it will tighten the fit of the backing paper as it dries.)
ASCP scrapes off mirror/glass with a sharp blade.
Wait until frame is dry before using a sanding block.
Sand until you get the look of wear you want.
Wax, first with clear then dark and buff. The mirror frame will feel very smooth.
Finshed. Always a challenge to take a photo of a mirror.
You can see the pie safe and part of a globe reflected in the mirror.
I am so happy to be painting projects again.

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29 comments:

  1. Jessica @ Stay at Home-istaFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    My sone would adore that train mirror! Green is one of his 5 favorite colors:)

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    1. Its So Very CheriFebruary 8, 2012 at 4:10 PM

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  2. Eclectically VintageFebruary 8, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Great idea - the mirror looks great! Glad to have found you thru Cheri's blog hop! New Linky Follower - hope you can pop over soon!
    Kelly

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  3. Cozy Little HouseFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    And it looks fantastic!
    Brenda

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  4. BarbFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Looks great! I'm following!

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  5. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Very cool mirror! Newest Linky Follower... hope you come stop by www.domestically-speaking.com.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    It looks spectacular! Like a brand new piece.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Love the mirror - Linky Following you too!

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  9. Erika @ My Road to SavingsFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    This is beautiful! I pinned this so someday I can make one. Hopefully we will be moving into a new home soon so I can decorate it!

    I am a new follower form the LF blog hop and hope you get a chance to stop by My Road to Savings

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    I am now following you on Linky.I would love it if you followed me back. I really enjoy meeting new Bloggers.

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  13. Pieced PastimesFebruary 10, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    Great job on the frame! Found you via the Linky hop and have become your newest follower. Looking forward to reading your future posts. Hope you have a chance to visit and perhpas follow me back.

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    Thanks!!

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  26. Bargain Hunting Treasure SeekerFebruary 15, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    LOVE how the frame turned out!!! GREAT job!!!

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  27. Karah @ thespacebetweenblogFebruary 18, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Found you through the new linky followers blog hop. I'm so happy to be your newest follower, it would be great if you follow me back. :)
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  28. It's All ConnectedMarch 19, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    I didn't know about spraying the paper with water to tighten it. Thanks for the tip! ~ Maureen

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