Author Topic: Mirror Backer (Read 4860 times)

Gabby · « **on:** April 09, 2011, 12:43:00 am »

I was just looking at a piece of scroll work and the Idea struck me.
Has anyone ever used a mirror as a backer?
If so.
How well did it work out?
Gabby

newfie · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2011, 07:20:47 am »

never tried it myself Gabby,but think it would work & look good tho.I'm going to try it sometime. just got to find a good supplier for them up this way.

Gabby · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2011, 01:14:04 pm »

Quote from: newfie on April 09, 2011, 07:20:47 am

never tried it myself Gabby,but think it would work & look good tho.I'm going to try it sometime. just got to find a good supplier for them up this way.

I dont get out and about much any more, but I'm thinking a Dollar store might have some cheap.
A glass and window shop would probably custom cut one, but I haven't a clue how much it would cost.
A mirror from an old bathroom vanity could be salvaged and maybe even free, cut to size, glass cutters are cheap the kind with the little wheel, and scribe. Just thinking of options.
Gabby

newfie · « **Reply #3 on:** April 09, 2011, 02:03:35 pm »

will there's no dollar store here where i live or glass store. i cut an old mirror one time and when you look in it everything looked wavy and over time what ever is inside the glass that makes a mirror all fell down it was like fine silver foil. but i did see somewhere in a woodcraft magazine you could buy cut able acrylic mirrors you buy them in sheets and cut the size and shape you want it. i can't seem to find the magazine anywhere.
Todd

dgman · « **Reply #4 on:** April 09, 2011, 02:08:51 pm »

You can get mirror backed acrylic at www.sloanswoodshop.com

GrayBeard · « **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2011, 02:17:00 pm »

Good Thought, Dan....

Most likely cheaper than a glass outlet and a hell of a lot easier to CUT!
I HATE messing with glass almost as bad as the WASTE side of plumbing!

~~~GB~~~

JCoff · « **Reply #6 on:** April 09, 2011, 02:57:21 pm »

check with Lowes or Home Depot they may have the boxes of mirror tiles .... usually come in 12X12.

Jeff

Gabby · « **Reply #7 on:** April 09, 2011, 07:31:02 pm »

Quote from: dgman on April 09, 2011, 02:08:51 pm

You can get mirror backed acrylic at www.sloanswoodshop.com

Just a tad bit pricy for my pocket book.
Yah I'm a tightwad

Gabby

dgman · « **Reply #8 on:** April 09, 2011, 07:57:48 pm »

Your welcome Gabby!

Gabby · « **Reply #9 on:** April 09, 2011, 08:11:37 pm »

Quote from: dgman on April 09, 2011, 07:57:48 pm

Your welcome Gabby!

LMAO

Gabby

woodworker13403A · « **Reply #10 on:** October 25, 2011, 03:26:15 pm »

I know this is late but maybe it will be seen. I use mirrored acrylic graphic sign material that I get where I work. Any sign maker should be able to find it for you. The brand I use is called FDC.

rob roy · « **Reply #11 on:** October 25, 2011, 03:56:21 pm »

Hi Gabby, we used to put glass or acrylic behind fretwork where I used to work and it is fine, only thing I would say is it can be a pain in the butt to cut. Also you will have to use an adhesive which will not remove the silvering from the back of the mirror if you intend laying the mirror into the frame. If you're fixing the wood to the face of the mirror, heavy duty double sided tape will do the job. The adhesive we used for the silvered side of the mirror was Evostik Mirror adhesive. I am quite sure you will have something similar on your side of the POND. Good luck from Scotland. RR

Gabby · « **Reply #12 on:** October 25, 2011, 04:30:27 pm »

Thank you RR I have a stack of mirrors about 12" by 12", left over from a wedding held here on our property. Haven't come up with anything to use them on as yet, but they are in the back of my mind for the future. Your tips will come in handy.

Gabby

rob roy · « **Reply #13 on:** October 25, 2011, 05:51:31 pm »

Glad to be of some help Gabby. I'm quite sure you will come up with Something, (outrageous!) knowing you. lol. Best wishes from Scotland. RR

Gabby · « **Reply #14 on:** October 25, 2011, 10:32:04 pm »

I'm pretty sure that's one of the nicer things thought or said about me from time to time. LOL
Appreciate the tips.
GAbby

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