Make Your Own Faux-Faux Antique Mirrors

Mirrors make great wall decor - especially groups of small ones in odd sizes and shapes. 

I also love to find a great little mirror with some of the silver flaking off in interesting ways. (I haven't ALWAYS liked this look, but I like it now.)

Mirrors also make interesting "filler" in wall collages and family portrait halls of fame.

Most of the small mirrors I find are in fairly plain frames. On the other hand, there are some truly beautiful photo frames that may be found in thrift shops for pennies! 

Often, I don't have photos to fit them. They are mostly designed to be used as tabletop frames instead of hanging ones, but a hanger can easily be added.


Recently, I found a batch of great small photo frames at a thrift store. I wanted to re-purpose them to use in wall collages. 

For the first Faux, I painted them with faux chalk paint (Plaster of Paris recipe.)

Next, I fauxed a splotchy antique mirror look by painting the glass on both sides with the Krylon Looking Glass paint.

I backed them with dark cardboard to show off the texture.

I think a similar look can be achieved by painting the back of the glass with gray spray paint. (I'll try that next!)

These mirrors are not for seeing yourself, but strictly for decorative purposes. (Sort of like the ceramic plates that say "not for food use.) :)

If you like a to decorate with mirrors, and you prefer a vintage look, try this! It's a really simple way to get a vintage look in a very short time.

Word for the Day:

1 Corinthians 13:12

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

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