How Do You Make An Acrylic Mirror?
Acrylic mirrors are a great choice for kids’ lockers, young children’s rooms, traveling or camping because they are less likely to break. Making your own acrylic mirror can be significantly less expensive than buying one, and allows you a bit more personalization with regard to size and framing. Additionally, it is easy enough for older kids to make themselves. All you really need is a photo frame without the glass–but make sure it has the backing–a thin sheet of plexiglass that will fit in the frame, some shiny silver craft foil and thin clear-drying glue. Pour a small amount of the clear-drying glue into a small bowl and evaluate its thickness. The glue should be the same thin, pourable consistency of white school glue (but not the same color)–if it is not, thin the glue down with water. Lay the plexiglass out on a clean, dry surface and brush a very thin layer of the glue over the entire area. Lay the foil shiny side down onto the glued side of the plexiglass, being very careful
