Aging A New Mirror
Do you want a way to age your new mirror? Well I will make an attempt to help you. I have written extensively on the subject of decorative mirrors for bathroomsand my experience has helped thousands of website visitors. If you want to be one those people then I suggest you take a few minutes to read through this brief but useful article.
You can convert the glass area of the frame to look like an aged mirror using a variety of ways. If you are one of those people who are not using mirrors that are unframed you can even convert the frame to a tray if you wanted to. {You Can do this even withThis can even be done with} some makeup mirror 10x
You can either use silver and gelatin or even an aluminum leaf. Generally speaking you can spend about $90 for a 300 square feet chemical kit but if you are looking for something cheaper than that then do consider trying out the aluminum leaf.
I am aware that some people have tried these methods to no avail especially because of some difficulty removing the grey paint on the back of a new mirror and under that is silver and copper plating.
You can also try to use Antique Mirror Patina, which is an alkaline solution that is water based and makes it look old and tarnished even when its new. To cover a square feet you may have to spend something like $2, which could add up to about $80 for a standard mirror.
These are not the only options you can choose when trying to turn your best decorative mirrors or any kind to become an antique. I do believe that what I have provided will help you get started.
