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As soon as I saw this diy sunburst mirror on Our Humble A Bowed, I thought it was a brilliant alternative to expensive sunburst mirrors! I immediately asked Amanda if she’d guest post about it on my blog. She said sure! So, take it away Amanda!
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Here is the finished sunburst mirror.
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Sunburst mirrors are a great home accessory. There are many expensive versions available, but you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get the look. In fact, I made a 27 inch diameter mirror for only 3 dollars. You’ll need around 50 paint stirrer sticks, a beveled edge mirror, paint and a picture hook.
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Paint all of your sticks, sides included and let dry. Then, using a permanent marker, draw dividers on the back of your mirror. Use a hot glue gun to glue the sticks in place, keeping the spacing as even as possible.
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Use this same process for the second layer, placing between the first layer.
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Secure a picture hook to the back using a strong glue or epoxy and let it dry for at least 24 hours. Then, hang that beauty up and try not to stare at it all day.
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If I had to change anything, I would have used a chop saw to cut all of my sticks quickly and evenly. But, because I have little kids, I made due with a wire cutter to cut the ends. Also, spray paint would make the painting process much quicker, but I like the depth and variation of the hand painted sticks.
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To get all the details on how I created my mirror, stop by Our Humble A{Bowe}d.
Thank you so much for chatting with us about your diy sunburst mirror. My favorite part is the cost! Readers, if you try it, be sure to let Amanda know.
I’ve seen a few of these tutorials around blogland and I really like this one. The color is striking.
Suzy xxx
Love it…thanks for sharing
Fabulous!!! This one looks so easy and pretty.