Make a screen mirror?

How to Make a Screen Mirror

• Answer:

  Decorating a home can be expensive, but you can save money by making your own home decorations from ordinary materials. For example, you can transform a basic wire screen into a whimsical screen mirror using a few craft materials that can be purchased at an art supply store. By applying acrylic paint and mirror foil onto the screen in a certain way, you can make the middle of the screen look just like it has a mirrored surface. Difficulty: Moderately Easy Things You'll Need Wire screen, 18-by-24 inches Measuring tape Acrylic paint, white Paintbrush Spray adhesive Mirror foil Scissors Instructions Place a wire screen onto a sheet of newspaper. Paint a white rectangle that measures 12 inches wide, 18 inches long in the center of the screen using white acrylic paint. Let the paint dry (see manufacturer's instructions for drying times). Paint a second coat of white paint over the first coat, then allow it to dry. Spray the white rectangle with spray adhesive. Cover the sprayed rectangle with a 12-by-18 inch piece of mirror foil. Peel the foil off of the backing, then lay one corner over the corner of the painted rectangle. Roll the foil onto the rectangle slowly so that it does not wrinkle or tear. Trim off any excess foil with scissors. Allow the adhesive to dry completely before displaying the screen mirror.