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A mirror in a beautiful frame is a bright accessory of any interior. If you have accumulated a large amount of jewelry, which you no longer use, but it is expensive as a memory, you can decorate everyday objects and interior objects that have long become unattractive. Artificial jewelry stones and beads can be used to revive an old mirror or a picture, to decorate a wall or pieces of furniture. It all depends on your desire and imagination:

A mirror in an exclusive frame of sparkling jewelry will allow you to admire your jewelry daily, rather than keep them in a box. Everything you need to create such a luxurious baguette:

  1. a mirror (you can use the old one or buy a suitable one);
  2. simple wooden or plastic frame;
  3. hot melt glue gun;
  4. rhinestones and beads from unnecessary jewelry:

1. Starting the creative process

First, select the appropriate jewelry, distribute them around the perimeter of the frame around the mirror, giving it a stylish and interesting shape. Determine what will be the priority in this accessory: colors, compatibility of elements or patterns. The room where the mirror will be located also matters: it can be combined in style or color, and can play the role of an accent in a room.

  • Not only the main elements of your jewelry, but also buttons, beads, beads, glass beads or sequins suitable for size, color, texture can be used. The smallest segments can fill the spaces between the main large parts.
  • Try to pick up jewelry from the same jewelry era, because 1940s jewelry items are different from those of the 1970s and will not create harmonious unity.
  • Chipped or cracked rhinestones will harmoniously look only on the frame in vintage or retro styles.
  • If you do not have enough jewelry items to completely fill the baguette, you can choose suitable ones at flea markets or in other stores that sell old jewelry.

3. Choose a mirror

Choose or purchase the most ordinary mirror. If this is the first such project for you, then it is better to take a mirror that does not represent any value. The simple frame will turn into a gorgeous accessory of shimmering gems. It is important that all the necessary details fit on the frame.


4. Separate the frame

Remove the frame from the mirror by carefully separating the fasteners:


Treat it with degreasing agents. If the tree is varnished, it is better to remove this layer by sanding it with sandpaper.

5. Use decorations

Disassemble your jewelry. Using the nippers and pliers, pull the stones out of the rim. Be careful with fragile details. Remove any hooks and clasps that may interfere with the adhesion of the main elements:


6. Begin to decorate

Pre-lay the parts on the frame as they will then be glued. Choose stones with flat bases so that they are securely fastened:


Fold all the segments into a flat wide container: it will be easier to get them as they stick.

7. Prepare the work area for the main stage.

Choose a place so that there is no interference around, all the necessary tools are available. To protect the table from glue drops, cover it with a rough paper, the easiest way is to use a regular newspaper:


Make sure that the surface of the desktop is strong enough and smooth. Put a mirror on it. Next, lay out the jewelry so that you are comfortable to take them in hand:




8. Sticking

Begin gently sticking jewelry to your mirror and frame with hot melt glue gun:


If you are unable to use such a tool, liquid nails or rubber glue will do.

Place a drop of glue on the back of the jewelry.


No matter how good the repair of a bathroom is, it will remain faceless without a mirror. Individual decor mirrors in the bathroom will add special color  and completeness of the whole room. It is in vain to believe that having a designer mirror is too expensive. The main thing you need is a desire to work and an idea of \u200b\u200bwhat kind of design of the bathroom mirror you would like to see. And we will tell you how to decorate mirror  do it yourself

Materials:

  • Decorative pebbles, shells,
  • Silicone transparent sealant or any universal waterproof transparent glue,
  • Masking tape,
  • The contour of the glass.

Operating procedure

This decor is quite waterproof, does not require additional protection. It can be performed both on a mirror without a frame, and on the frame itself, and not necessarily flat. The main difficulty is to harmoniously place all the elements, if they have a different size and shape.

Gallery: decorating a mirror in the bathroom (25 photos)




















We will need the following materials:

  • Beads (beads, glass beads, decorative buttons),
  • Silicone clear sealant,
  • Masking tape,
  • Marker on the glass (fading)
  • Glass contour (optional),
  • Rubber spatula
  • Paper
  • Tweezers or toothpick.
  1. The working surface should be degreased with acetone, alcohol or dishwashing liquid. The mirror surface is protected by masking tape.
  2. With the help of the disappearing marker, the image is drawn and outlined on the glass. Contour and marker can be bought in stores for artists or crafts.

Apply a thin layer of sealant, level it with a spatula. The sealant seizes very quickly, so we cover a small area of \u200b\u200bthe surface at once.

This decor option is also moisture resistant  and is suitable both for mirrors with a frame, and without it.

Decor and creation of a wooden frame

One of the most popular materials for decorating and renovating an old bathroom mirror is wood. The wooden frame, even with minimal treatment with means from fungus and rotting, looks very aesthetically pleasing and, most importantly, easily withstands fluctuations in temperature and humidity.

There are a lot of options for decorating a wooden frame with your own hands. In the case of how to decorate an old mirror, a good "helper" will be decoupage. And the decor with wooden saws will help to refresh and transform the mirror with the frame, and without the frame.

Decoupage wooden frame

Necessary materials:

  • Decoupage napkins / rice paper / decoupage cards,
  • PVA glue diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 1, or decoupage glue,
  • Flat brushes,
  • Pieces of foam sponge,
  • Acrylic paints and primer,
  • Acrylic or yacht varnish,
  • The sanding cloth is fine-grained.

Operating procedure

  1. Pre-surface for decoupage should be degreased and dried.
  2. Grind wood to smoothness.
  3. Cover the surface of the frame with acrylic white primer. If not, you can cover it with acrylic white paint in two layers. It is better to do this with a piece of foam rubber sponge with blocking movements.
  4. After drying, glue on the frame your favorite motif from a napkin, rice paper or a special decoupage card.
  5. If necessary, perform art painting. You can create the effect of antiquity on decoupage, using craquelure, spraying or tinting with special means.
  6. We cover our masterpiece frame with at least three layers of varnish. This must be done to properly protect against moisture in the bathroom.

We hang a mirror on the wall and admire the fruits of our labor!

Decoration of the tree

To obtain decorative items necessary saw a suitable tree branch for a sufficient number of pieces, no more than 1-1.5 cm thick. In the case of a frame, the cuts are glued directly onto the frame itself. If it is absent, the cuts are first fastened together, then the whole structure is connected to the mirror. For greater reliability of fastening, it is better to stick a mirror on the base of fiberboard or plywood. Of course, all elements must be treated with a means of mold and mildew, and then with a special varnish.

The frame of the plinth with their own hands

If you have conceived the design of the frame in the Empire or Baroque style, a mirror decor with the help of foam plinth would be an excellent option. In addition to external aesthetics, relative ease of manufacture, low weight of the structure, moisture resistance and ease of care - this is one of the most cost-effective options.

You will need:

  • A piece of plywood or cardboard,
  • Foam plinth with your favorite pattern,
  • Square or rectangular mirror
  • Clay "Titan",
  • Acrylic filler,
  • Black acrylic paint
  • Silver acrylic paint,
  • Acrylic lacquer,
  • Silver decorative cord,
  • Brushes,
  • Square,
  • Putty knife,

Operating procedure

  1. Cut the plinth into pieces of the right size with angles of 45 degrees.
  2. We glue the pieces of plinth into the frame. Let it dry.
  3. Using a spatula, seal the joints with a putty. Brush the same putty, slightly diluted with water, cover with a thin layer the entire frame. This is done in order to hide the granular structure of the foam. Instead of putty, you can use a special artistic primer.
  4. Paint the frame black. From the back side, it is necessary to paint over the inner curb. We dry.
  5. Tinted frame with silver paint. The paint is applied with light waving movements, a semi-dry sponge on the convex parts of the pattern.
  6. Apply on the frame acrylic lacquer.
  7. In a cardboard or plywood base, under the mirror, we make a hole for which the mirror will be mounted on the wall. If the mirror is massive enough, then it is better to use special fasteners sold in stores for artists or hardware departments.
  8. Glue the mirror to the base. To the inner border of the frame we glue a decorative cord. He must fill the void between the frame and the mirror.
  9. We connect the mirror frame and mirror with the base. It is better to press both parts with a press for a stronger connection.
  10. In conclusion, it is necessary to close the joint of the frame and the mirror substrate with a putty, perform coloring and toning, as on the front surface of the frame.

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The mirror is an important and necessary attribute of the room, not only fulfilling its functional role, but also acting as a beautiful decorative element. To create an original product you can make a mirror decor with your own hands, which will be distinguished by its originality and creative approach.

Decor options

When properly positioned, the design can increase the space, create the illusion of a large and spacious room, and decorate the interior in a stylish way. For the decoration of the mirror can be used a different material, which is often in every home.  A bit of fantasy and desire will help to create a true work of art, and the fact that everything is done by hand will make the decoration invaluable.

Most often the mirror is decorated, creating on it a decorative frame around the edges.  The work of this type does not require special skills and knowledge, good taste and creative approach to business are much more important.

Materials for creating a mirror frame can be:

  • seashells;
  • bijouterie;
  • thick paper;
  • broken glass or dishes;
  • mosaic;
  • bamboo sticks and other wooden items.

A frame of broken dishes

If you do not want to throw a broken favorite vase or cup, you can use them to decorate the mirror.  Pieces of dishes need to be cut into a mosaic, for this is used a professional tool. Small components are glued to a previously prepared pattern with ordinary glue, beads, mother-of-pearl pebbles and other elements are added. At the last stage, the surface of the frame is rubbed with a usual grout, after which it is rubbed with a rag.



  Decorative frame from broken dishes

On video:  decor mirrors from broken dishes.

Shell decoration

Acrylic paints, glue and a lot of shells of various shapes and sizes are required for work. On the prepared surface is applied a layer of glue, on which the shells are laid. The placement of the shells can be varied: smooth lines, bends, circles, waves and so on.  After drying, the composition may be coated with a layer of acrylic paint or simply varnish to secure the result.



  Shell decor mirrors

On video:  decoration of the mirror with shells.

Decor with different stones

Stone decoration looks beautiful and expensive. It is worth remembering that glass drops look quite massive, so there should be enough free space around them. Stones should be of the same type and with one pattern. Fine pebbles, glass drops, crystal, decorative stone, Murano glass drops, rhinestones and other elements are suitable as an ornament.  For fixing, a special glue for rhinestones is used, which ensures maximum transparency.

Transparent stones look beautiful in addition to rock crystals. Based on the style of the interior, you can try other, brighter and more saturated colors.


On video:  decor options of stones.

Mirror design rules

When decorating walls, you need to follow some rules:

  • Products must be of the same size, preferably small or medium products.
  • An element of irregular shape does not fit into the frame.
  • Products round and square-shaped look favorably in a beautiful frame.
  • When you select the same type of frame composition will look like a whole.
  • A composition of mirrors of different sizes should be supplemented with the same frames.
  • To create a harmonious image you should not overload the space. Quite enough 5 items with spectacular frames.
  • The mirrors fit perfectly into the interior, the framework of which echoes the stylistic design of the room.


Receptions wall decoration mirrors

The main rule about which you need to remember if you want to decorate a room with mirrors, says that the larger the size of objects, the smaller they should be in the room.  That is, buying a huge attribute in a beautiful forged or mosaic frame, you can be sure that this element will be quite enough for the room.


Large elements are mainly placed on the wall behind soft furniture, near a small cabinet, bedside table or kitchen table.  There is no need to add other mirror elements to the interior, besides, it can cause some imbalance and will not look harmonious.

Mirror compositions

A large mirror always looks elegant and rich, however, many small mirror elements are a more original solution.  As a rule, these are products of the same design and size, or close to those. The form can be very diverse: rounded, rectangular, drop-shaped and other models, in combination with the overall decoration of the room will make the interior stylish and unique.

You can place the mirrors in a vertical, horizontal position, spiral, wave and other techniques, as long as the decoration is in harmony with the overall design.


A popular element of the decor is a collage of mirrors. It can be exactly the same elements or products having different shapes, dimensions and design style.  A little creative and composition will look elegant, advantageously complementing the interior. Wall mirrors look beautiful in addition to paintings, clocks, photos and other decor.


Decor mirror wardrobe

Without a closet compartment in our time it is difficult to imagine at least one family. An important piece of furniture is mainly located in the bedroom. Habitual cabinet mirrors can be transformed and decorated with stained glass drawings, stones and other elements for the decoration of mirrors.

As a decor for mirrors of sliding wardrobes can serve:

  • Mosaic tile  - this technique will require a lot of time and effort. First, a pattern is applied to the surface of the cabinet mirror, then an ornament is laid using glass elements of various shapes and colors.


  • Art Stained Glass Painting   - for such a decoration technique, a person must possess a special skill. To create a drawing, special silicate paints, brushes, contours, machine tools, stencils, corresponding to the area of \u200b\u200bthe mirror, are used. The picture is attached to the cabinet doors, and after applying the paint is removed.


Creating a beautiful and unique decor requires a certain period of time and a lot of patience. However, if desired, and creative approach, the end result will bring a lot of positive emotions and for a long time be its originality to please the creator.

The decor of the mirror gives an ordinary typical mirror unusual and attracts the attention of others. The decor of the mirror lies in its framing with elements of stylish materials.

Do not sculpt on the mirror everything. The decor of the mirror should match the interior design of the room and the color schemes that are present in the house.

It is possible to decorate mirrors both new and old. Perhaps the old will look even better and your home.

To determine the material for the decor of the mirror, it is necessary to attach a part of this material to the mirror. Pre-planned compositions have a greater chance of success. They will elegantly look in the design of any kind of rooms: hallway, bedroom, bathroom or living room.

If you want to have a mirror, which no one else has, then you should implement your ideas with the help of a mirror decoration with your own hands.

What can create a decor mirror

  • mirror decoration
  • various materials for the decoration of mirrors

Mirror decoration methods

Decor mirrors plastic bottles

Necessary materials:

  • Any mirror
  • Chipboard or wood
  • Clay Moment
  • Scissors
  • Double sided tape
  • Plastic bottles 1l (preferably multi-colored)
  • Covers
  • Paint
  • Sandpaper

We take as the basis of our mirror, drill holes in it for fixing on the wall. We clean the base from contamination and process the edges with a grainy, fine sandpaper. This is necessary in order to get rid of roughness. We paint the base of our mirror in any color you like. With the help of glue Moment glue the mirror. Glue should be applied with a brush or sponge, it should be done evenly. Then press down the mirror using the socket. A stack of books or a heavy object can be a pest.

Cut the straight part of plastic bottles and cut them into equal strips. Connect the edges of the strips with double-sided tape. Shorten the contrast strips and tape together. You should get rings that need to be folded in half to shape the petals.

When decorating bottles, place the cups in each other, inserting bottle caps and small circles of different colors between them. All this naturally mount to glue.


Decor of mirrors with burlap flowers

Necessary materials:

  • Sackcloth
  • Wire
  • Corrugated paper
  • Scissors
  • Any

Let's start with glueing the burlap. Glue can be any, but the only thing that it should become transparent in the process of work. This may be a common construction glue.

After coating the material, wait until it is completely dry. So the burlap will be dense. But while the glue dries, it’s not worth losing time. Let's take the legs of our colors. To do this, wrap the wire with corrugated paper and bend it, giving the shape of petals. Glue to the burlap. Drying time of petals on burlap is about 5-6 hours. Glued and dried petals scissor cut. Do not make the foot too long, count about 5-7 mm.
  Different beads can be glued to the core of the petal. And to glue the basis of the mirror with the sacking itself.

The decor of a mirror of colors of burlap is ready!


Decor mirrors with plastic spoons

Materials for mirror decoration:

  • Wood - Fiberboard
  • Cardboard
  • Scissors
  • 300 plastic spoons
  • Round mirror
  • Glue for plastic
  • Several colors of acrylic paint
  • Aerosol can

We cut a circle from DVP suitable for your chosen mirror. Inside the circle, make a hole slightly smaller than your mirror.
  Cut the handles off the plastic spoons. Glue the cardboard on the circle of fiberboard and start glueing the spoons like petals. Glue should be salt and staggered.

After drying the spoons - petals, take up their staining. This can be done using an aerosol can. To create a more interesting mirror decor, make the petals darker towards the center or vice versa.

For complete delight and decoration of the interior of your room, cover the spoons - petals with varnish.

In this way, you can easily do it yourself.


Decor mirrors pasta and cereals

This is the easiest way to decorate a mirror with your own hands. Even a child will cope with it, so do not be afraid, let's start!

For the decor of the mirrors of macaroni and cereals we will need:

  • Different types of pasta and cereals
  • Brush
  • Mirror without frame
  • Spray paint

We spread on the table a frame of cereals and pasta. Gently smear them with glue and make sure that the glue does not get on the mirror surface. To protect the mirror from glue, cover it with a rag or newspaper.

For a more colorful look, you can paint pasta and cereals in different colors with an aerosol can. It all depends on your imagination. Paint can be gold or silver, fully painted or partially.

A macaroni mirror is able to decorate and bring comfort and a homely atmosphere to it.


Shell decor mirrors

For the decoration of the mirror with seashells you will need the following materials:

  • Mirror with wooden frame
  • Sea shells or other marine materials
  • Acrylic paint
  • Brush
  • Scotch
  •   or sealant

Before you get down to business, try to make a composition of seashells, just putting them on the frame of the mirror. The picture can be different: strict symmetric or chaotic. Only your imagination to decide how to do it.

Do not stain the glass of the mirror with a masking tape. Then you can already stick the shells on the frame. Wait a few hours until the glue dries.

After the glue has stiffened, begin to paint the frame of your mirror. Need to paint in several layers. Layers should be thin and neat. Apply layers at intervals of 20 minutes to allow the first to dry.

Such decor of the mirror with seashells will wonderfully decorate any room decorated in.


Mirror decor with different materials

Other materials for the decoration of mirrors:

  • Buttons
  • Wine corks
  • Bugles
  • Dried flowers
  • Wood
  • Pebbles
  • Glass
  • Beads and beads
  • Newspapers

So many materials that you can enumerate endlessly. Everything is in front of you and in your hands. Only you can create the necessary and suitable interior.


Do not forget that mirrors not only decorate your house, but also are capable. Therefore, the decor of the mirrors will help not only to embellish the interior design in your home, but also become useful items in the interior.

It's no secret that mirrors in the interior occupy a special position. They not only visually increase the space, but, having an interesting design, transform the appearance of the room. Mirrors can be hung everywhere: in the bathroom, in the hallway, in the living room, in the children's room.

Mirror, decorated with his own hands, can turn into a real masterpiece of design art. And for this you do not need a lot of strength and financial investments, the main thing is to show imagination and a little assiduity.

Making a bathroom mirror

Many people in the bathroom on shelves laid out various shells brought from warm countries. And what if you decorate the mirror with the help of these seashells? To do this, you need a glue gun (you can use glue like "Titan", but it will dry ten times longer) and, in fact, the shells themselves. In addition to the shells, you can use various beads, especially beads of artificial pearls will look especially beautiful. Before gluing the mirror, it is necessary to put it on a flat stable surface and degrease it (in case the decor will be glued not on the frame, but on the mirror itself). Put on the edge of the mirror shells in random order, and then glue one by one, starting with the largest. In the cracks between the shells stick small shells and beads.


Mirror for a nursery

Here, fantasy is where to play out! An ordinary mirror using the same glue gun can be decorated:

Small toys from kinder surprises


Fun vinyl stickers

Flat wooden and plastic applications


Multi-colored buttons


Cloth colors (for girls)

Felt applications


A mandatory rule for the mirror in the nursery is that it should be completely safe, i.e. the edges should not be sharp, and the mirror itself should be properly fixed.

Mirror for a hall and a drawing room

When decorating mirrors for these rooms should consider the overall style of the room. For example, a mirror with a stained-glass window or fabric rosettes will not suit a high-tech interior, and a stylish creative mirror will look like an eyesore in a classic interior.

Mirrors with a decor from plastic spoons and clothespins will perfectly fit into a modern interior. The photos below show that it is not so difficult to make such mirrors.












For classic interiors, mirror decor using decoupage technique, painting with stained-glass paints or mirror design using stripes of plastic bottles will do.









  • Avoid mirrors in the bedroom: in a dream, we release negative emotions, and the mirror near the bed will reflect them back. It is believed that if the bed of the sleeping is reflected in the mirror, then this contributes to family quarrels, anxiety, as well as adultery.
  • In Feng Shui, the location of the mirror directly opposite the front door is considered extremely negative. The fact is that through it the main amount of qi energy enters the house, which is necessary for a good Feng Shui home, which means for the successful life of its owners.
  • It is necessary to avoid positioning the mirror opposite the other mirror, and positioning the mirror opposite the window. When the light is extinguished, the window turns into a mirror, and it turns out in the first and in the second case an endless energy well. It can be compared to an open door through which energy flows. This leads to a strong weakening of the energy of both your and your home.
  • Avoid using a mirror tile - it breaks up your image, which is marked by the subconscious, and acts as a network that compresses cash flow.
  • If you want to hang a mirror in the bathroom, remember that it should not reflect the washable (for illness or failure in love).