How Do You Cut Large Mirrors Into Small Mirrors?
If you have ever had a large mirror that was in great shape except for maybe a little nick on a corner, you know the frustration of having to throw it away. If you only knew how to cut it down into smaller pieces, you could recycle it into several useful objects instead of just wasting it. Here are some helpful steps. Lay the mirror on a totally flat surface. You do not want anything like bits of sand or food crumbs to be under it. The smallest little grit can crack the mirror when you put pressure on it. If you can add some good lighting overhead, it will help you see better to do this process. Measure the pieces of mirror that you want to cut and draw the outline on the large mirror with your dry-erase marker and straight edge. Double measure to make sure that the corners are square or you might end up with a slanted square. With the glass side up (not the metallic mirrored side), score each edge with your glass cutter pushing away from you and firmly down to make a good scratch. Try
