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Making Hand Mirrors

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Make a homemade hand mirror with paint, paper, glue, and tiles. Learn how to make decoupage or mosaic hand mirrors in this free home crafting video.

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Summary: Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by gluing pieces of colored paper onto objects like small boxes or decorative furniture. The ancient craft was seen in early 12th century Chinese peasant art and gained great popularity in France during the 17th and 18th centuries. Objects are sometimes painted or gold leaf is used, and then paper is laminated to the object with a special varnish or decoupage glue. A variety of household objects can be used in this handicraft, including glass dishes, wooden boxes and even candles, while newspaper, magazines, wrapping paper and decorative napkins can be used as the paper for decoupaging.

Creating mosaics is an art that has been practiced for thousands of years. Mosaic work started in a more crude form but was developed until artists made pieces that looked like paintings. These mosaics from the past have been found on floors as well as on walls and ceilings. Now you can see mosaic tile work ranging from the simple to the intricate. Generally, the creation of such pieces is left to an artisan however it can be done without having the expertise. In this free video series, our craft expert will teach you how to make decoupage and mosaic forms of hand-held mirrors. You'll learn everything from materials and patterns to sanding, painting, and gluing. Make a unique mirror for your personal vanity use today!

About the Expert

Expert: Karen Weisman graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hotel and Food Management. Since then, she has helped a national grocery store chain develop and launch a gourmet food division. Karen has worked as a manager at a large catering company as well as owned & operated her own her restaurant. She currently lives in Israel with her husband and six children, where she teaches cooking, baking, cake decorating, and various crafts such as mosaics and sewing.

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