The Designer Insider: Extra Large Wall Mirrors

May 29, 2012

Extra Large Wall Mirrors

Two large tree branch mirrors in two styles and colors!

Dark Ebony Tree Branch Mirror
This mirror is hand carved with details resembling tree branches that has been stained in a dark ebony distressed finish. Large at 60" high x 33" wide. See this mirror and more at The Designer Insider, item C01052.

Light Fruitwood Vineyard Wood Mirror
This mirror is hand carved with details resembling tree branches that has been stained in a light fruitwood distressed finish. Large at 60" high x 30" wide. See this mirror and more at The Designer Insider, item C01051.

Brush On Aging! Paint Lessons 101

1- Sand your unfinished furniture piece.
2- Apply paste wax in the corners or places you do not want the paint to adhere.
3- Coat entire surface with primer.
4- Choose two shades of paint. One for the undercoat to show through and one for the topcoat.
5- Paint with the first coat of paint (undercoat).
6- Add additional paste wax on areas where you want the undercoat to show through after the first coat dries.
7- Paint the second color.
8- Scour sections of the furniture with a wire brush or coarse sandpaper to encourage the "aging" process!