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Monday, May 26, 2014

Large Ornate Mirror

I found this VERY large and heavy mirror at the Flea Market and I loved the shape, so I bought it because I knew it could be a stunner. 
Before:

I mixed up a custom grey home-made chalk paint and started to paint away.  After the paint dried I watered down some white chalk paint and made a wash.  I painted this on with a wet brush and then quickly wiped it off.  I like how it softens the grey and stays in the crevices.  I also thought this mirror could use some bling, so I added gold Rub n Buff to some of the edges.  The final steep was sealing it with clear wax.  


The mirror is so large and heavy that it was easier to take pictures in my yard by my workshop and not drag it inside.  











I brought this mirror to Mes Amis and it sold.

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20 comments:

  1. Twice NiceMay 27, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    What a beautiful mirror!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 27, 2014 at 8:15 AM

      Thank you--it was so huge and heavy but I knew it could look good!

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  2. Marie-Interior FrugalistaMay 27, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    What a gorgeous mirror and you gave it such a pretty makeover. I'm not surprised it sold right away.
    Marie @ The Interior Frugalista

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  3. DD's CottageMay 27, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    Thank you Marie--I though is was an interesting piece!

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  4. UnknownMay 27, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Now that's my kind of mirror. I love it!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 27, 2014 at 5:34 PM

      Thank you Victoria-it was too interesting of a piece to pass it up even if it was a monster!

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  5. The Painted DrawerMay 28, 2014 at 3:52 AM

    Great makeover - the paint SO improved the mirror. Neat find and bet it looks so good on someone's wall now!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 28, 2014 at 11:25 AM

      Thank you Suzanne--It was a very heavy mirror!

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  6. CynthiaMay 28, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    This is a gorgeous mirror, love t he colors.

    Cynthia

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    1. DD's CottageMay 28, 2014 at 11:26 AM

      Thank you Cynthia--I like how it turned out too!

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  7. Judy PimperlMay 29, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Beautiful job!
    judypimperl.blogspot.com

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  8. Marie ArdenMay 29, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    It is a stunner. I love working with chalk paint. Lucky find!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 30, 2014 at 7:15 AM

      Thank you Marie-chalk paint is so easy to work with!

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  9. Tina@WhatWeKeepMay 29, 2014 at 7:13 PM

    Wow! That turned out beautifully.

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  10. JudyMay 31, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    I hate to say it but I like the 'before' version better. To each his own I guess. It looks like you did a great job of making it look the way you wanted though.

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  11. DD's CottageJune 1, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    Thank you Judy--in real life the mirror was pretty ugly-the picture doesn't show the dings and scratches. I needed it to sell fast since it was so big.

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  12. Jeannie and LindaJune 5, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    What a pretty mirror, you did a great job on it.
    Jeannie

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