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Decorative Framed Mirror

Using Recycled Cardboard and a Glue Gun

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/decorative-framed-mirror • Posted by Heather M.

Create an embossed look by creating designs with hot glue.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

2 h 00

Difficulty

So-so
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Description

Create an embossed look by creating designs with hot glue.

Instructions

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    Measure around your mirror to see how much cardboard you need.

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    Draw a design on the cardboard and then trace it using your glue gun and hot glue.

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    Paint over it with white gesso to cover the pencil marks and make it one color.

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    Spray paint evenly

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    Give it a coat of varnish