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Anthropologie mirror how to#

I let about 1/4 inch of the top pieces extend off the top of the mirror to add a little bit more shape to the mirror.

Using the same method as step 4, glue all four of the corner pieces. You should then be able to wash away any residue with soapy water. Try to wipe up as much as possible while the glue’s wet. *Tip*: Gorilla glue dries quick, but having a clean rag or paper towels on-hand can make cleanup even quicker. This stuff is serious – it looks very simple, but it sticks like crazy!!!

Then glue the wood accents on using the gorillas glue. Use your measuring tape to make sure that both sides are even. The Anthropologie mirror has a peak at the top, so make sure not to glue the top half to the frame.

This is where you’ll glue the centre of the top applique. Run a measuring tape across the top of the mirror and mark the centre. You ca also add newspaper to the mirror surface to help prevent paint on it. This will keep paint on the frame but not on the mirror. Using painters tape, tape around the mirror. You may have to sand down the finish a bit with fine grit sandpaper The main reason is if there is dust the paint won’t stick. This step should be obvious, but just make sure to thoroughly clean the mirror and the frame before you begin.

1 wood applique for top (click here to purchase).

4 wood appliques for corners (click here to purchase).

However its also nice to take inspiration from the original and add your own flair to it. If you are going for an exact copy cat of the anthro one, you are going to want to find a mirror that is rounded on the top and flat on the bottom and it should also have a thin frame. You can DIY this very same look at a fraction of the price with a mirror you already have or sourcing from your local thrift store. The original Anthropologie mirror will set you back between $500 – $1500 US depending on the size.

Anthropologie mirror how to#

Julia Grieve is showing you how to make your own, DIY duped version. I allowed the glue to dry overnight and then I carefully dabbed some of the gold Rub N’Buff onto the glue to make it blend in with the appliqué.If there ever has been a more coveted home décor piece, it would be this primrose mirror. Once I added the glue, I pulled the wood pieces out about half way from under the appliqués so that the glue didn’t dry to the scrap wood. I used some small pieces of scrap wood I had on hand. The key to attaching the appliqués was to use something to prop the appliqués up on that made them line up exactly where I wanted them on the mirror. The hot glue helps the wood adhere to the mirror immediately while the superglue ensures a strong bond that will last. To attach the wood appliqués to the mirror I used both hot glue and E6000 super glue. After you have painted the mirror and appliqués, you want to let them completely dry. You could very easily use spray paint to achieve a gold look too. To get the antique gold color, I decided to use Rub N’ Buff on my mirror and appliqués. While browsing at Hobby Lobby, I stumbled upon the perfect wood appliqués that would give me a similar look to the original mirror. Once you have your mirror, you will need the supplies to make the antique adornments that make the Anthropologie mirror so famous.