How to Make Hand Mirrors
Hand mirrors are fun to make and give as special gifts. A beautifully embellished hand mirror can provide an interesting touch to a dressing table. A crafter can create a dozen hand mirrors, and each can look unique. Typically a hand mirror includes a handle with a circular or rectangular mirror at the top.
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Things You'll Need
- Small mirror Cardboard Pencil Scissors Newspaper strips Strips of paper towels Bowl of liquid starch Acrylic paint Vanish Paint brushes Glue Embellishments
Instructions
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Draw the outline of a hand mirror onto a piece of cardboard. Use a hand mirror as a template if you must.
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Cut out the cardboard drawing.
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Papier-mâché the cardboard cutout. Dip a strip of newspaper into the starch, wiping off the excess, and wrap the strip around the cardboard. Add additional "padding" to the handle.
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Apply a final layer of papier-mâché using strips of paper towel. Shape the hand mirror, and don't be afraid to mold the wet surface to create the desired shape.
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Allow to dry completely.
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Paint the hand mirror. After it dries, add a coat of varnish. Before and after varnishing, embellishments can be added.
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Glue the actual mirror onto the piece. Allow it to dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Tear, not cut, the strips of paper.
Resources
- Photo Credit A. Johnson
