How to Design Mirrors
Stained glass-window is a perfect decoration for a mirror. Usually it looks like a kind of frame, by laid-out mosaic on the edge of the mirror, but sometimes on the mirror some drawings are made of colored glass pieces. On small mirrors it is preferable to “paint” small, elegant images of light color, but on the large mirrors, mirrored closet doors and shelves provide more space for imagination. They can be almost completely covered with intricate stained-glass window in any motives and plots, leaving only a small piece of the reflecting surface. Maybe it is not so convenient, but stunningly beautiful.
In some rooms stained glass-windows break up the space, in such cases their application is not commended. There is a simpler and more neutral solution; colored mirror, which, by contrast, is able to unite disparate elements of interior, helps to make the correct accents. The effect of colored mirrors is achieved either through tinted glass, or by the color of reflecting layer. In the first case, shade will be more matte. Gold, silver, red or blue colors are the most common colors that are used for the mirrors, but depending on the colors of surrounding objects there may be other options. The golden hue is used in antique styles.
Monochrome images on the mirror can be applied in sand-jet method. If the surface is subjected to treatment long enough, the image acquires depth and will remind engraving. Drawings can be applied both to front and back sides. When applying the figure to the side of the amalgam, the image will be voluminous. Fine lines on the glass remind the spirit of east, thus not interfering with use of mirror for its intended purpose.
Mirror may be an element of decoration, but it needs some decoration itself. The proposed options are not exhaustive list of the ways to turn your mirror into an independent work of art. It is worth spending the time and even money. The result will not disappoint your expectations. Decorated mirror doesn’t fade with time and never loses its relevance.
