According to psychologists, the creative instinct is dormant in every person, but there are such active natures that simply do not let him fall asleep. Usually, these people have a rich imagination and for their skillful hands find a wide field of activity. But those who do not belong to such lucky people, but really want to bring some kind of variety to their familiar surroundings, can wake up their creativity, starting, for example, by decorating the frame for the mirror with their own hands.
Usually, the mirrors in the house do not change for several years, and why, when the design of this interior element is easy to stylize to your liking. All that is needed is a good idea, a couple of lazy hands, a little free time and the advice of experienced decorators.
Advice for those who can not draw
Using drawings is the easiest way to decorate the frames for the mirror with your own hands. With the help of a stencil, even a person who does not have artistic abilities can do this. To work, you will need acrylic paints, varnish, brushes and stencils with patterns that allow you to create a wide variety of drawings.
First, paint the selected color evenly on the dry primed surface of the frame. When the surface dries, you can begin to apply the pattern. The stencil is attached using masking tape or special glue that leaves no residue. The paint is applied with neat brush strokes, while the brush should be practically dry so that there are no drips. After drawing, the stencil is peeled off. After 2-3 days, the surface of the frame is varnished.
Carved frames for mirrors
The convex shapes of the carved frame, curls and recesses of the ornament are ideal for applying the artificial aging technique. Antique framed mirror acquires a luxurious look and serves as a worthy decoration of the interior.
The manufacture of frames for mirrors in the old style - for beginners, the process is quite complicated, but doable. They say that the eyes are afraid, and the hands are doing. The new frame is primed with white acrylic paint immediately, and the previously used one is first thoroughly cleaned of traces of the old coating and only then painted. When the primer dries, the entire surface should be treated with sanding paper (protruding curls - with extreme caution). Sanding dust is removed with a soft, wide brush.
Next, the surface of the frame is painted with black acrylic paint. After drying this layer, the workpiece is coated with an ebony wood stain. This treatment allows you to emphasize the structure of the tree, beautifully shade carved details. This should be done in a ventilated room or on the street, as the stain has a pungent, pungent odor.
Finally, there comes the most crucial stage of making a frame for a mirror with your own hands - gilding with acrylic metallized paint (antique gold, copper, bronze, silver) and a flat synthetic brush. This is done with an almost dry brush, the tip of the pile, with a change in the direction of the smears. Poorly painted areas can be fixed by wiping off the paint with a clean, damp cloth or by lightly wiping off excess sanding sponge. By the way, this gives the surface of the frame a slightly shabby, antique look. Last of all, a thin layer is applied polyurethane or acrylic varnish.
Tips for creative enthusiasts
A mirror, it would seem, is an ordinary piece of furniture, but this is a real source of design ideas. If you do not limit your imagination, then you can come up with original, even extravagant frames for the mirror with your own hands. All possible and impossible materials will be used: shells, coffee beans, beads, beads, even disposable plastic spoons, old badminton rackets and pasta.
A nice frame can be made from pieces of fabric sewn together. Fastening with Velcro will make it easy to change it to another fabric composition, and there will be no problems with washing. A smooth smooth frame around the mirror can be decorated with mosaics, smalt, a composition of ordinary ropes. If you approach the matter with humor, then the decisions can be very unexpected and, certainly, creative.
Creative hobbies help diversify life. A stylish handmade is not only interesting, but also profitable: it’s useful to yourself, and you can present it as a gift.