How to Antique a Mirror: Easy DIY Tutorial

After some trial and error, I'm finally ready to share with you the easiest method I found to antique a mirror with natural looking results (and no harsh chemicals!) Watch to learn the exact steps I took, and let me know if you've tried it and have any tips of your own!

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[carolminarcik]

I did mine this morning. Thanks, My mirror turned out great. I used a plastic scraper...it did not scratch.

[LisaClifton-bz]

This was so easy, simple, and fun to do. It worked great on an old antique mirror frame but it needed an antique mirror to make a beautiful piece. Thank you

[madeleineprendergast]

Jenna Sue got right to the point. She explained what was easy and what would take practice. The background music was just right. There was a great balance between seeing Jenna and seeing the project in progress. This all built my faith in her, and I'm going to subscribe!

[janedoe]

I’m so delighted YouTube recommend your Channel. I’m definitely going to try Antiquing my our mirror.

[HogbergPhotography]

The person who came up with this is a GENIOUS!

[Working_Man]

Tip of the Day: Buy Mirror. Let it set in wet basement for about 5 years and no extra work required. The result is outstanding.

[rneustel]

I love, love, love this tutorial!! I've watched a ton of videos on antiquing a mirror, and your has the most authentic look of all! These mirrors lend so much personality to your bedroom makeover. Everyone can have something that looks like a time-worn antique but is only a contemporary mirror.

[lauren]

can’t wait to make my own antique mirror this beautiful sunday afternoon! would love to see a video on how to create an antique effect on metal furniture 💕

[debo]

Loved the tutorial on your mirror. It turned out so nice.
I would love to see more of your techniques, go to products and go to tools. You did a great job in this video explaining your technique. You always make it look so easy and you complete your projects so quickly. You sold a coffee table about 4-6 weeks ago that you had tons of holes/dings with filler. What filler would you use for that project and when would you have just sanded the finish. I would love to see your thought process and close ups of the problem areas. I know those are such basic things, but for a beginner like me it would be very helpful!
Love your channel, blog and Instagram.!!!!

[stixstudios]

Nice work Jenna. Thanks for the info. I'm hoping to use this process soon in combination with glue-chipping. Cheers.

[debbiesalyer]

Have you ever added anything behind the mirror - I want to add some antique sheet music that will show through portions of it

[stonedwookie]

just finished my mirror i am extremely happy it looks awesome. thank you :) 💕

[edlondonphotographylondon]

You are a genious! I did follow your steps and my mirror looks stunning! Thank you! Shame I can't send you the pics of my mirror, it looks epic!!

[angelas]

I love the idea!! I have a mirror. It is simple but very very large with no frame.. I was thinking about tossing it and getting a new mirror.. these ideas helped me to rethink ❤

[loanasantos]

Came out beautiful! I do have a mirror that the reflective part is coming off so im gonna go for it! Thanks💕

[MaryCarr-kivt]

Loovveee this!!!! Keep them coming!!!♥️

[Wannabe-rockstar-fan]

This is amazing! Redoing my cabinets to look like old grey shaker style and wanted to do a couple accent doors. Like the half ones for the spices. So going to try this! Hope my gf likes it! Lol she wont

[christineribone]

Thanks for doing the trial and error process for us! The results are remarkable! I love the idea of using gold and bronze.

How would you suggest making it look veined? Maybe using a feather to apply the Clorox? And what do you do after spraying Clorox --- let it air dry, pat it dry, or rinsing it off?

[robinalysedoyle]

Great tutorial. Wondering if this method might work on convex acrylic mirror? I haven’t bought one yet, so I’m not sure if they have the same kind of paint backing...

[adis]

Love it! Any ideas on how to achieve this but on mirrored furniture, such as removing the back isn’t possible?