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« Reply #20 on: May 03, 2010, 09:04:29 PM » |
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another great piece Kev...
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« Reply #21 on: May 04, 2010, 06:12:30 AM » |
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You can try it Kev, it should dry clear, but I'd make sure that it goes on very smoothly, several thin coats vs puddling it on..I have never had very good luck with mirror I'm afraid, even with using mirror sealant.
Last year I made several mirrored items, and sold a few. Recently I got them out of their storage box and took a look..and I'd sprayed them well..all over the back and sides...ugggh, all the edges had corroded and the mirrors were quite interesting..I'm going to have to take them all apart now.
Not going to work with mirror again in a hurry, unless someone here has the 'failsafe' method of mirror treatment.
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« Reply #22 on: May 04, 2010, 07:01:52 AM » |
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I can make a scrap piece and try it first. Good idea. ...but either way I need something on the back of it....I was wondering what it would look like spray painted black in the back.
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« Reply #23 on: May 04, 2010, 09:34:55 AM » |
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I agree De, mirrors are a bear to work with. When I'm using mirros now I have a wet cloth beside me. I put the flux on sparingly, solder the spot then immediately wipe it down with my damp cloth. I still wash it thoroughly when I'm done but wiping it down sap seems to help!
Kev, do two scrap pieces, try one clear and one black and see how it looks.
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« Reply #24 on: May 04, 2010, 11:41:24 AM » |
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What about spray sealant then glue the mirror to a piece of colored glass, or black, with mirror silicone adhesive. Only letting the glue touch the edges of the glass, like a thermal pane window. Do it in an area of low humidity. Maybe stick it together in the the refrigerator. I am not kidding. The air in Florida is humid and will trap moisture. But the air in the frig is dry. So get the glue ready on both pieces of glass. Put them in the frig a minute. then open the door and stick them together in there. It might prevent fog. I did a small window that way for our church door. I wanted the dryest air. so I waited for a -20 day and slapped the glass together out side. The window has been in the door for 10 years and no condensation  |
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« Reply #25 on: May 04, 2010, 11:43:22 AM » |
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Then trim out with a wood frame for a tray.
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« Reply #26 on: May 04, 2010, 06:04:58 PM » |
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I like to apply at least 4 or 5 light coatings of a flat black spray paint onto the backs of the mirrors. I lay the mirror, silver side up onto a piece of cardboard and shake the can very well between each coat, making sure the edges of the mirror get well coated as well. I've never experienced any problems with the paint flaking or pealing off.
That glue idea sounds interesting as well Judy!
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« Reply #27 on: May 05, 2010, 09:05:38 AM » |
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What kind of paint did you use Nancy?
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« Reply #28 on: May 05, 2010, 10:55:38 AM » |
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What kind of paint did you use Nancy?
I just used a brand called Krylon - Satin finish. One of my teachers didn't seem to think it mattered what brand. I've used others with no problems but don't remember the brand names off hand. Let dry well and spray lightly between coats to prevent runs. Probably a good idea to give it a test try on a small sample to get the feel of it. Here's their link for their gloss finish. It depends on the look you want. http://www.krylon.com/products/indooroutdoor_paint/ |
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« Reply #29 on: May 06, 2010, 12:05:43 PM » |
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Gee...I didn't realize they have such a diversity of products. I need to check a few of those things out!
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« Reply #30 on: May 06, 2010, 01:27:06 PM » |
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WOW they do have alot of stuff. Even spray gesso, wonder how much that one costs
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« Reply #31 on: May 06, 2010, 01:48:52 PM » |
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There are alot aren't there:)
Up here, the basic interior/exterior can of satin finish Krylon I've been using is around $7 a can or catch them when they're on sale. I clean the nozzle out by turning the can upside down and press on the nozzle until it runs clear. Most paint shops and hardware stores carry them so have fun browsin'. They also have some other nice satin finish colours that are nice to try out if you want to match your stained glass, like burgandy, navy blue or hunter green. Black would look really good with your sandblasting Kev.
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« Reply #32 on: May 06, 2010, 04:22:53 PM » |
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And many of them state glass as one of the surfaces it can be applied to.
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« Reply #33 on: May 07, 2010, 07:53:51 PM » |
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Here it is painted black.
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« Reply #34 on: May 07, 2010, 08:34:09 PM » |
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Love it!! So how are you going to hang this one?
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« Reply #35 on: May 07, 2010, 09:02:52 PM » |
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very nice...
so is only the black painted?
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« Reply #36 on: May 07, 2010, 09:05:31 PM » |
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Yes I like to too. Very nice Kev
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« Reply #37 on: May 07, 2010, 09:07:04 PM » |
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Yes LA...the backside is painted black. The design is mirror. I have not thought about hanging this, but using it more as a tray or something like that.
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« Reply #38 on: May 07, 2010, 09:08:57 PM » |
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Gee, that turned out good!
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« Reply #39 on: May 07, 2010, 09:11:02 PM » |
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It came out really nice Nancy...Kylon flat black paint.
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