Supplies needed:
A Mirror. I found mine at Goodwill for $5.
Stencil(s) of your choice. I chose Celtic knots, of course. I found mine at Hobby Lobby for $5 combined.
Gloss Enamel Paint(s) or any liquid paint that can be used on glass, in color(s) of your choice. I used metallic gold and white. (Usually under $2)
Stencil paint brush or sponges. I used both. Makeup sponges will work just fine. My brush was $2.99 @ Hobby Lobby, and the makeup sponges can likely be found a dollar store.
Painters tape.
Prep:
If your mirror is very dirty, clean it with soap and water first, and then clean with glass cleaner spray. If your mirror is not very dirty, you can skip the soap and water. You'll notice that my mirror has some scratches and spots that I was unable to remove, but I think it will add character. It will fit in with my decor, since I have a shabby-chic vibe.
If you're making a pattern with your stencils, it's a good idea to use a ruler and a dry erase marker/chalk marker to mark off the mirror that everything is evenly spaced and alined.
Use your painters tape to keep the stencil in place while you tab on the paint. It may take you a couple tries to get the right amount of paint on your brush or sponge. I used too much initially, and had to wipe off the first couple with a clean, damp rag. After a couple tries, I got the hang of how much paint I needed for each stencil. A little bit goes a LONG way with the sponges!
Once you're finished, you can easily wipe off your guidelines.
I can't decide if I want to hang this mirror or just lean it against the wall. What do you guys think?
You can really do this with ANY mirror. Get creative!
