Mirror?

**mermaidwillow** · 08-28-2011, 04:30 PM

Does anyone have any ideas on how to take a handmirror and turn it into a mermaidy accessory? Like, you know the whole stereotypical image of a mermaid, sitting on a rock singing and looking in a mirror thing? Like that. Because I have a mirror, and it's boring and I'd like it to be more mermaidy.

thanks!~

**Toxotes** · 08-28-2011, 05:15 PM

You could glue some shells or plastic starfish on the back of your mirror.

**jukumerboii** · 08-28-2011, 07:32 PM

super glue or a hot glue gun and imagination are ur friends when it comes to mermaid accessories!!

**Mermaid Photine** · 08-28-2011, 07:33 PM

My friend gave me a bunch of broken shell pieces. One of them was a really large conch with lots of the top swirly part and the some of the wide side part missing. I glued a mini mirror into it for my mermaid mirror.

Also, you could take some type of clay and make a shape around the mirror, like a starfish or an octopus, and let it dry, glue it on, and paint it.

**Odette** · 08-28-2011, 07:50 PM

ive been working on a seashell mirror for a while but you can also makr it look like an antique mirror from a ship wreck. that would be cool.not sure how to make it.sculpey? or plaster with a finish. mermaid pandorah has a nifty idea.

**taom** · 08-28-2011, 09:37 PM

I always imagined the mirror as being one of those Victorian, silver backed things because I assumed that they found them in sunken ships. If you are going for that sort of look, here's how you do it:

Using hot glue, lay down designs on the back of the mirror. Then, paint over the mirror with a metallic paint (you can also use spray paint With that method, you will want to tape a pice of paper or fabric over the mirror part and spray it). You can tarnish it by taking grey paint and, with a little brush, adding it in the corners and creases formed by the hot glue. Let dry a few seconds then take a paper towel and dab at the painted area to add texture.

If anyone would like a visual tutorial of this, I would be happy to oblige!

**mermaid hannah** · 08-29-2011, 01:44 AM

i wouldd!

**Winged Mermaid** · 08-30-2011, 01:23 AM

If anyone is looking for something a little more mermaid-y, Triton's Treasures makes great stuff! Also she's a good inspiration for mer-atizing things. I got this hairbrush from her: PIC

You could easily have fun doing something like this with a mirror as well.

I'm excited to see what taom is talking about as well!

**Nykur** · 04-02-2012, 07:18 AM

My little sis has a vintage looking mirror, Ill try and post pics of it.

**Nykur** · 04-02-2012, 08:21 AM

Here is the mirror,

The Front:
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The Back:
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I remember she had a matching comb, but lost it.
Sorry about the blurry pics, I took it with my phone.

**Mermaid Dottie** · 04-02-2012, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by taom

I always imagined the mirror as being one of those Victorian, silver backed things because I assumed that they found them in sunken ships. If you are going for that sort of look, here's how you do it:

Using hot glue, lay down designs on the back of the mirror. Then, paint over the mirror with a metallic paint (you can also use spray paint With that method, you will want to tape a pice of paper or fabric over the mirror part and spray it). You can tarnish it by taking grey paint and, with a little brush, adding it in the corners and creases formed by the hot glue. Let dry a few seconds then take a paper towel and dab at the painted area to add texture.

If anyone would like a visual tutorial of this, I would be happy to oblige!

If you were doing something like this, I would use pictures of tarnished metal, or pictures of things that are actually from a shipwreck.

**Ayla of Duluth** · 04-02-2012, 01:35 PM

what if you found something at an antiques store? They probably have some sort of vintage hand mirror that you could get and cover with pearls and such to keep the vintage antique look but give it a mermaid flare. just a thought.

**Gem Stone** · 04-02-2012, 06:33 PM

Personally, I have this really awesome authentic looking silver mirror that works great for me. I can't remember where I got it though... Sorry

**Sea Pearl** · 04-03-2012, 03:47 PM

I would defiantly recommend trying to find a vintage mirror, Victorian style maybe, at an antique store if you have one nearby. Sometimes you can get some really nice ones that are cheap.