One of my Design Dilemma Divas, Jana, figured out a way to achieve a fantastic Look for Less à la Sunburst Mirror. I think it's a rather brilliant idea, and thought you might appreciate a little how-to as well.
Here's Jana's finished product - not bad, huh? Not bad at All! (Especially when you consider total cost: $25)
Here's Jana's finished product - not bad, huh? Not bad at All! (Especially when you consider total cost: $25)
...And, here's her tutorial:First, find an inspirational mirror as your guide (Here, Jenny's via MFAMB)
*Be sure to measure the area you intend to place the mirror. Gather your supplies:
7 bags of 12" wooden dowels
10" ceiling medallion
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
One 10" circle - 1/4 inch thick wood (a sturdy cardboard would work too)
7" round mirror
Gold spray paint / craft paint
Picture hanger
After assessing the diameter, measure out tick marks so you'll know where to glue the dowels. *Hint: Protractors and an elementary recollection of geometry helps!
Next, glue the ceiling medallion to the front, and paint. Jana used gold spray paint for the base color, then touched it up with gold artist's paint to give the color more depth. 
Finally, glue the mirror onto the the ceiling medallion, and consider yourself a genius!
I'm a decorator, wife, and busy mom of three. I believe in elevating the average space, and bridging the great design divide. I love homes, and aspire beyond builder-grade blah. This blog chronicles our own home projects, what inspires me, and sometimes, just what's on my design-track mind. Taking ordinary homes to higher levels is my little happy place.
17 comments:
Well Hot dayum....phenomenal!
Now, that is impressive!
You know, I've been thinking about doing this for quite sometime and your tutorial makes me think I can handle it (I'm not as crafty as some design bloggers out there).
I wonder if it would look okay if it was wider than it is high? I have a spot on a large wall, almost over my TV that could use something wide, but not too, too tall. Hm...
i have seen this before and if you're patient it does come out wonderfully!! my suggestion is to go to an auto store and get a convex mirror...really gives it an even better look!
Oh my gosh - you put me to shame! I posted about my sunburst mirror today....but sadly I did NOT make it myself! Ahh, need to really become more craftsy! :-) Looks amazing!
Wow, looks great!
that is awesome
wow, this is really incredible! I cannot believe she made that!
Thank you Alison for the post....and thank you MLHP readers for your sweet comments!! I appreciate all of the feedback!
This project was super easy....I'm not crafty at all. If you're considering it, go for it, you can't mess this one up!
:)
fantastic. i have not the patience for such a thing. thanks for the photo op and linklove.
kisses.
j
Looks fantastic!
really great DIY project, I'm tagging this page for when I'm feeling creative and need something to make :)
that is awesome... never would have guessed it was a DIY..
Fabulous project! Filing this one away.
Wow new follower here! I was just on line looking at Diy Starburst mirror! This is so cool and what a great tutorial! I look forward to cruising around your blog and seeing what else ya got!
Love to have ya swing by and follow me as well!
Take care. Deb
http://dejarenew.blogspot.com
Hey! Where did you get your ceiling medallion? Thanks!
nelliejane@Live.com
(Not yet a blogger!)
Hi! I made a sunburst mirror and referenced your blog on my post. Here it is!
http://www.diydujour.com/?p=431
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