06/22/2026
Sometimes you just want to have a little fun and indulge in a little whimsy! The whole fake, aged mirror has been a favorite move of mine for a while but this time I thought “what if I make it…. Wiggly?”
In order to do so I got a piece of plexiglass way thinner than I usually would for other projects figuring it would bend and not lay flat. My fingers were crossed that what would usually be a bug would translate to a distorted reflection ala the beloved carnival attraction: The Fun House. And it worked beautifully!
In order to get the mirror effect I first sprayed some spots with water and then immediately sprayed with a mirror effect spray. The water will create neat, misty patterns when it mixes with the paint and those will be left on the plexiglass when the water evaporates. Depending how messed up you want the mirror to look use more or less spray. More = a more intact mirror look. After the water dries finish it by spraying the entire back with a black paint. That will make all of the patterns pop out and be visible.
Once it looks how you want attach it to the back. One of the good things about plexiglass is you can drill it without it shattering. I chose the tiniest screws I could find in a dark metallic color so they blend in and not be noticed. Also their tiny holes would be easily filled, and again, not noticeable if the plexiglass were to be removed in the future. So not only is this a fun twist but an easily reversible one, which is important when dealing with furniture that is going to last longer then you will ☺️
