It’s true I have turquoise mirror obsession and after the success of my last mirror makeover I wanted to more closely match this inspiration mirror I found (pictured below) while browsing pinterest a while back and have been obsessing about ever since. It was so easy I now have to stop myself from buying every mirror I see and spray painting it.
Inspiration Mirror source Knight Moves: Stella Dallas via pinterest
I began my search on eBay for Syroco style mirrors I settled on this mirror for it’s similar shape and details and I thought it would be a good makeover candidate as some of the gold finish was chipping.
I first removed the mirror and backing then primed the entire thing using an all purpose spray primer I had on hand. Once dry, the entire mirror received 2 coats of Valspar’s Exotic Sea Gloss and was set out to dry over night.
The next day I glazed the entire piece with Valspar’s Metal and Patina Glaze. I worked in smallish sections; glazing and wiping with paper towelsonly allowing the glaze a couple minutes to set.
And viola easy peasy lemon squeezy turquoise mirror makeover.
Psst: If you like this project stroll on over to our project gallery to see our other projects
61 comments :
Ann July 26, 2011 9:16AM
Hi! I found your garden link at Centsational Girl but ended up here! The fence row is wonderful by the way…I love this mirror. Gutsy color. I have a question about the framed silhouette of your dog that is in the corner of the one picture. Would you be willing to share where you had that done? I’m your very first follower!
Maria July 26, 2011 9:58AM
Hi, Thanks for stopping by! The photo with the dog was my inspiration photo. It’s think it’s really cute too. There’s a bunch of folks on etsy that do those style dog silhouettes I would check there.
Here’s the link again for the original source of that photo. Knight Moves: Stella Dallas.
Just Jaime July 29, 2011 11:00AM
Great find! Love your paint color!
Nancy (dreamitbuilditstyleit.blogspot.com) July 29, 2011 11:18AM
This looks fantastic! The color is phenomenal.
Sarah @ Sarahndipities July 29, 2011 11:44AM
This is fantastic!!! I love the way it turned out! I soooo want to try this now!!
~ Sarah
Claire Rose July 29, 2011 3:16PM
Hi-welcome to bloggyville-I’m your 2nd follower-woohoo!! Love your turquoise mirror – it’s out of this world-stop by to visit!!
Carrie July 29, 2011 3:20PM
Wow! It is totally transformed. I love it
Hollie July 29, 2011 7:09PM
This is gorgeous!! I have been wanting a turquoise mirror for quite some time… hopefully I can luck up on one as beautiful as yours! Thanks for sharing!
Heather July 29, 2011 11:34PM
Love this pop of color! Well done.
Isabel July 30, 2011 7:46PM
Absolutely beautiful! I have always wondering the name of that style of mirrors and I just learned it thanks to you! I have always wanted one! And btw, Im crazy about blue!
Anna July 31, 2011 10:35PM
it turned out beautiful! I love the style and the color of the mirror
Maria August 1, 2011 10:38AM
Thanks for stopping by everyone and your lovely comments
Brook August 1, 2011 4:59PM
Love the glaze you put over it! I just spray painted a mirror aqua this week and maybe I’ll try the glaze. So pretty.
Roeshel August 2, 2011 8:29AM
What a great find! I love the new color! Greatjob! Thanks for sharing the technique!
Maria August 2, 2011 10:24AM
Thanks Roeshel so flattering.
PS I think your blog is fantabulous!
Karen August 2, 2011 10:04AM
I found this mirror on YHL. I am a sucker for anything turquoise and I just wanted to let you know that I think it is fabulous!
Maria August 2, 2011 10:26AM
Me too, I love turquoise. I think it’s directly related to my House of Turquoise addiction.
Thanks for stopping by!
OwningSingle August 2, 2011 11:49AM
That’s a wonderful transformation!
Carrie August 2, 2011 12:35PM
I like yours much better, the patina makes it really pop! Great job.
Clare August 2, 2011 2:16PM
Wow, that mirror is so great! I love the structural details and how the turquoise really pops against the seashell you’ve placed on the table below.
Great work!
Tamsyn August 2, 2011 5:41PM
This seriously has the WOW factor. I’m now on the search for a mirror so that I can do my own DIY of this. Thanks for the inspiration!
Maria August 2, 2011 8:10PM
Thanks Tamsyn, it was so fun and easy. I’d love to see how yours turns out!
Catharine @ Your Modern Couple August 3, 2011 10:21AM
OMG this is SO cute! I love how modern it looks now with that fun splash of blue. Now I want to go find an old mirror!
Monique August 3, 2011 4:07PM
Stopped over from Emily’s blog. So love what you did with the mirror. The color is perfect too!
Katie August 4, 2011 10:07PM
I love this mirror! So gorgeous! I’m featuring you on my blog tomorrow! Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button! The post will be up tomorrow morning! http://www.craptastickatie.blogspot.com
Kathryn Griffin August 16, 2011 12:00PM
Love, love, love it! Thanks for posting the tutorial! Found you via My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia and am your newest follower. Pop over for a visit when you get a moment. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2011/07/falling-off-pink-cloud-and-landing-on.html
Maria August 16, 2011 4:34PM
Thanks Kathryn! I’ll stop by soon.
Brittany August 17, 2011 9:37PM
i’m in love! this turned out perfect!!
Whycuzican August 19, 2011 8:07AM
Who would NOT smile if they saw this tuqu. mirror? No one, that’s who! It’s lovely and makes me smile- very charming job you did
Smiles, visiting from MMS Linky Party today,
~Suzanne in IL
Maria August 19, 2011 12:30PM
Thanks Suzanne, I like bright an cheery, it always lifts my mood.
june @ I will craft.. August 19, 2011 10:09AM
Great makeover – I just did a similar mirror in white with a champagne colored glaze. I’ve often thought of aqua or turqoise would be great too on a large mirror.
Maria August 19, 2011 12:28PM
Oh yes you’re mirror is gorgeous. I love the champagne glaze you used
Elizabeth August 19, 2011 12:48PM
I’ve been wanting to make one of these for a long time and have been looking for a mirror to paint. I love yours!
Maria August 19, 2011 12:59PM
Thanks Elizabeth. I found eBay was a great source for all kinds of mirrors.
revi August 19, 2011 3:49PM
Fabulous! Bold and whimsical – a great statement piece. Thanks for sharing.
Maria August 19, 2011 9:29PM
Thanks Revi for such kind words.
Katie @ Wildwood Creek October 20, 2011 10:25PM
Beautiful! Love the color.
Maria October 21, 2011 12:03PM
Thanks Katie
michele@hellolovelyinc October 21, 2011 12:14AM
this is soooooo lovelyCOOL.
come visit anytime–and hope you will enter my shabby chic giveaway:
http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2011/10/why-is-pearl-blushing.html
warmly,
michele
Maria October 21, 2011 12:03PM
Thanks Michele I will definitely stop by
Lisa @ Creative Raisins October 21, 2011 12:34AM
Wow what a fantastic color, love the transformation
Maria October 21, 2011 12:04PM
Thanks Lisa, It was a fun project.
Tricia Heliker October 21, 2011 8:18AM
Your mirror is beautiful. I have a stash of mirrors (at least 10) that I have been holding onto for the right inspiration. Thanks for getting me thinking about them again.
Maria October 21, 2011 12:04PM
Ohhh I love mirrors. I wish I had your stash.
aimee October 30, 2011 4:01PM
wow, i love this mirror its gorgeous thanks for sharing new follower here xxx
Maria October 30, 2011 8:01PM
Yay, I love new followers, so happy you’re here
Erin{LavenderandLemonDrops} November 4, 2011 12:42AM
Seriously! I can’t stop starring at your awesome mirror! All of its intricate swirly detail is perfection! Yep….I’m jealous
Maria November 4, 2011 7:11AM
Thank Erin, that’s such a nice compliment.
Brooke @ Inside-Out Design November 11, 2011 12:29PM
Love it!! That mirror is so fabulous in that bright color!!
Maria November 11, 2011 12:50PM
Thanks Brook, It’s so bright and cheery I love it too
Karen November 18, 2011 1:16AM
This is so gorgeous, love the color, featuring tomorrow at my party, thanks!
Maria November 18, 2011 8:07AM
Thanks Karen, I’ll come stop by
Sherika Alston November 18, 2011 2:54PM
WOW! How beautiful! Great job! I would love for you to come link up @ Passionatelyperfect.com!! Your newest fan!
amy November 18, 2011 11:38PM
that is one rocking’ mirror! beeee-utiful!!
amy
Kristine December 28, 2011 1:18PM
That mirror is FABULOUS!!! I am now going to be on the hunt for one to do the same thing with. We also live on the lake! I am glad to have found you. Stop by anytime!
Kristine
Maria December 28, 2011 2:59PM
HI Kristine, so happy you liked it. Your lake is gorgeous! I’m so happy to have found you now.
Aimee - ItsOverflowing December 28, 2011 6:18PM
Your turquoise mirror looks AWESOME! I’m excited to blog with you in 2012!!! I’m hosting a party and would LOVE for you to link up!!! XO, Aimee
Overflowing with Creativity
Sabrina December 29, 2011 8:41PM
Your mirror is amazing!! This is so cool because I have a similar mirror and was going to paint it turquoise! But then at the last minute I went with white. I love the way it looks, but I think this winter I might do a change-up and do it in turquoise!
Maria January 2, 2012 8:12AM
Thanks Sabrina, I think white could be awesome too. I also painted a mirror in raspberry too which I also love.
Natasha December 5, 2012 9:49PM
Do you sell any of your pieces?
Maria December 5, 2012 10:00PM
Hi Natasha, Sometimes I do, you can email me at ourlakelife@gmail.com for more information on anything in particular.
Thanks for stopping by