Wednesday, 25 April 2012

DIY: Mosaic Mirror

Hello crafty people!  Today I want to share with you an easy DIY project that I completed a couple of weekends ago.  I've recently been swooning over anything gold, so when I spotted these self-adhesive mosaic pieces in Hobby Craft I knew straight away what I wanted to do with them...

 What you will need:
- Mirror (I got mine from Ikea)
- White acrylic paint
- Gold acrylic paint
- Paint brush
- Masking tape
- Mirror mosaics in colour of your choice (I used about 3 packs for my mirror)



Apply some masking tape to the inside border of your mirror to avoid getting paint on the mirror itself; then paint a base coat in white - this will help the second gold coat stand out.

 Paint your second coat in gold.  I did this so that the gaps between your mosaic pieces will blend better with the gold mirror.

 Start sticking your mosaic pieces!  You can do this in any way you like - you can be as neat or as random as you like with the pieces.  It takes a little while, so be patient.


Finished!  Now hang your shiny new mirror somewhere everyone can see, or prop it up on a ledge or mantlepiece.  Either way it's bound to brighten up a dull space.


If you give this project a go, I'd love to see your results - leave a link in the comments below.
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27 comments:

  1. hgh26 April 2012 at 19:30

    I love this DIY, the end result looks so good!

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  2. PC27 April 2012 at 00:13

    love this! - it would looks perfect beside my sequins sunbusrt mirror! http://meijosjoy.blogspot.com/2011/07/do-you-ever.html

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  3. Anonymous27 April 2012 at 08:19

    That does look really pretty - how long did it take to still all those squares on?!

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    1. Unknown27 April 2012 at 18:13

      It took a while. I casually stuck them on whilst watching TV, so I probably could have done it faster.

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  4. Doris28 April 2012 at 16:06

    Where did you purchase the mirror mosaic pieces? Also, they look like a self adhesive type, is that accurate?

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    1. Unknown29 April 2012 at 10:45

      I got them in Hobby Craft, but I've seen that you can buy them from Amazon.com as well. They are self-adhesive so you don't need to mess around with any glue.

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  5. ~amy~6 May 2012 at 02:29

    Super gorgeous!!!

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  6. Natasha14 May 2012 at 22:54

    Thank you for the birthday wishes :) This looks great, I've never seen this type of mosaic tiles around here.

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  7. brooke elyse15 May 2012 at 02:15

    wow!! This looks so great!

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  8. Shalini15 May 2012 at 09:00

    What a lovely idea! I'd love to try it out with a round mirror that I've been wanting.

    Interestingly, I have a little round mirror with mirror mosaics in a pattern around the mirror! It's been lying packed up since I moved....2 years ago....I must go dig it out!

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  9. Melanie20 May 2012 at 03:55

    I can't seem to find those stickers anywhere but in the UK. Do you know of anywhere I can order them online to be shipped to the US? I would really like to try this project but I can't find the mirror mosaics anywhere :(

    It's a beautiful mirror by the way!

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    1. Unknown20 May 2012 at 18:05

      Thanks Melanie. If you follow the link to Amazon.co.uk you can buy them there. Follow the link to the sellers international rates for postage costs to the US.

      http://www.amazon.co.uk/ADHESIVE-MIRROR-MOSAICS-5MM-600PCS/dp/B003UM5SUM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337533157&sr=8-1

      I hope this helps :)

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    2. Melanie20 May 2012 at 21:44

      Thank you SO much!! I can't wait to get started!

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    3. Unknown21 May 2012 at 21:20

      No problem. I'd love to see your version - leave a link if you want when it's done, but no worries if you'd rather not.

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  10. Melanie24 May 2012 at 00:57

    I would post a link but I don't think I'll be making it! "/ I tried to buy the stickers but it's just too expensive to have them shipped to the US. It's about 27 USD. :( Maybe one day I won't be so frugal and I'll buy them! Thanks again!

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    2. Lia22 March 2019 at 07:00

      I hope you were able to find them over the last few years. If not, I believe I have seen something similar in the dollar stores, where I live, here in Canada. I bet you could even find them on eBay as well (many sellers even offer free shipping)!

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  11. Anonymous17 June 2012 at 21:00

    This is stunning! It looks so elegant and expensive, great job!

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  12. PattyP14 October 2012 at 11:52

    Thanks for the great idea! I will be making my own version eventually. I think one could cut up and use the sheets of super thin glitzy tiles I keep seeing in tile stores and home improvement stores for making this. They are wafer thin, but for accents when tiling walls in kitchens and baths, and come in pretty glitzy metallic iridescent colors. They could be glued on with craft glue. They come in little strips and squares. They are not ceramic or glass.

    I'm looking for an example so I can post a link but haven't found them online yet. I guess I'm just not using the best search terms. They are sold in 1 ft. square sheets in the same area as other mosaic wall tiles at Lowes or Home Depot and in the tile stores I have been to in the last year. I think they are laminated plastic or some super-thin composite. As I remember, they are like 1/8" thick or less. If I can find a link to an example, I'll come back and post it here.

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    1. Unknown14 October 2012 at 19:55

      Hi Patty, that's a really good idea - I'd not thought of using those before. If you end up making one with this material I'd love to see. Leave a link here if you do.

      Thanks, Lois x

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    2. PattyP15 October 2012 at 07:59

      Thanks, Lois! I finally went to Lowes just to look at the ones I was thinking of and they are actually thing strips of glass that are only 1/16" thick or so. If you want to cut them smaller, they do require a glass scoring and cutting tool that has two opposing scoring wheels, then you snap the glass apart, or you can use a wet saw to cut them. That may be more that some people would want to take on, but probably worth the effort. I have a wet saw, but will probably buy the hand tool too.

      One can also buy that newer epoxy type grout (Mapei or Laticrete, I forget which) in tubes (like caulk comes in) at some retailers if that's the look one wants. The project would have to be waterproof to use that. One could create the design without grout, placing the tiles very close together, or make fake grout with paint and sand or some other combination. Your project with the adhesive mosaics is a lot easier though!

      See? I am still thinking about your inspiring project! Can you see the virtual smoke coming from my ears?

      Thanks again for the tutorial! It may be a long time before I get this done, but I will upload a pic when I do.

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  17. Harrow Decor23 February 2023 at 05:54

    Hey there!

    I just came across your blog post about your latest DIY project, and I have to say, I'm impressed! The idea of using self-adhesive mosaic pieces to create a mirror is absolutely brilliant. I can imagine how gorgeous the final result must be, especially with the added touch of gold.

    Mosaic mirror projects have been on my DIY bucket list for a while now, and your post has definitely given me some inspiration to finally give it a go. I love how versatile mosaic mirrors can be, and how they can be customized to fit any style or color scheme.

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us and for including the keyword "mosaic mirror." I'll definitely be on the lookout for similar self-adhesive mosaic pieces in my local craft store!

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  18. Harrow Decor4 August 2023 at 05:57

    Wow, this DIY project is absolutely stunning! The combination of a simple mirror with the self-adhesive mosaic pieces is pure genius. I can already imagine how the gold accents will add a touch of elegance to any room. Using the Ikea mirror as the base is a brilliant idea as it provides a clean canvas to work on.

    I love how you incorporated the white and gold acrylic paints to customize the mirror and make it truly your own. The masking tape trick is a fantastic way to create clean lines and achieve a professional look. And the fact that you only needed about 3 packs of mirror mosaics shows that this project is not only gorgeous but also budget-friendly!

    Thank you so much for sharing this easy DIY project. I'm definitely inspired to try it out myself and add a touch of glam to my living space. The mosaic mirror will undoubtedly become a beautiful focal point in any home, and I can't wait to give it a go. Keep sharing your creative ideas; I'm eagerly looking forward to your next masterpiece!

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