DIY

DIY Copper Mirror

Posted on 04/06/2016

What’s better than an easy DIY that involves copper?! I know: An easy DIY that involves copper and only THREE items. That’s right, this DIY copper mirror project is super easy to do and only involves three items.

I saw a similar copper mirror on Etsy awhile back that was around $50. No way was I spending that much money on a vanity mirror (no sir, not frugal me). One day when I was roaming the aisles of Hobby Lobby I noticed this sheet of copper for around $8. I immediately thought of the mirror I had seen on Etsy and knew I had to try and replicate it. The packaging on the copper sheet says it can be used in a variety of projects, if you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them!

You will need:

A sheet of copper (mine is 4″ wide & 10″ long)
One 6″ mirror
Strong adhesive (I used E6000)

Instructions:

Find a round angle you can bend the copper over. Make a mark about 3″ up and make the bend there. There really is no method to this. I had my boyfriend hold the stool (see picture below) and just slowly bent the copper sheet around the 1″ rounded leg until it was at a 45-degree angle. Luckily, the sheet bends super easy so it can probably be adjusted if you mess up and want to re-bend.

After you have the sheet bent, glue the mirror to the top of the sheet (I glued mine to the top 3″ (approx.) of the copper sheet (see picture below).

This project can be changed based on your preference. If you want less copper showing, just move the mirror down. You can even use a square mirror!

Hope you enjoy this easy DIY!

xo Carli

lifeaccordingtojamie

04/06/2016 at 3:36 pm

Very cool!

Carli Garsow
04/07/2016 at 10:13 am
Thanks!

Roma Mehta

04/07/2016 at 3:13 pm

This looks SO cool!! Also I love your blog, what a fabulous layout! 🙂

Britta Garsow
04/07/2016 at 3:26 pm
Thank you so much Roma!

vanessa21vl01

04/09/2016 at 4:23 pm

What a great idea! Looks store-bought!

Britta Garsow
04/11/2016 at 8:56 am
Thank you so much!

Stylish DIY Copper Table Mirror To Make - Shelterness

04/14/2016 at 11:57 am

[…] This tutorial will be definitely appreciated by everyone who uses makeup, guys, this is a cool and stylish mirror! Prepare a sheet of copper, one 6″ mirror, strong adhesive. Find a round angle you can bend the copper over. Make a mark about 3″ up and make the bend there. There really is no method to this. Hold the stool and just slowly bend the copper sheet around the 1″ rounded leg until it was at a 45-degree angle. Luckily, the sheet bends super easy so it can probably be adjusted if you mess up and want to re-bend. After you have the sheet bent, glue the mirror to the top of the copper sheet. Continue reading the tutorial in the source. […]

Jessica Jade

04/14/2016 at 1:10 pm

This is amazing! I can’t wait to give this ago! Xx

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Britta Garsow
04/14/2016 at 1:26 pm
Thanks Jessica! You should definitely make one!

Jessica Jade
04/14/2016 at 1:33 pm
I will be I looks gorgeous! And so easy too! Xx

JessnTheresa

04/15/2016 at 10:23 pm

Love it!!

Carli Garsow
04/16/2016 at 11:38 am
thank you!

Anonymous

04/18/2016 at 4:43 am

This is such a neat idea!! Functional and it looks really cool too 🙂
Awesome job Carli
XOXO

latwins22

04/18/2016 at 4:47 am

This is really neat !! Functional and it looks like a quality piece.
Awesome job girls 🙂
XOXO

spxrklingbeauty

04/21/2016 at 8:02 am

Lovely idea hun x

Carli Garsow
04/21/2016 at 8:38 am
thank you!

Anonymous

04/28/2016 at 12:13 am

Many thanks for this.
It’s great.

Carli Garsow
04/28/2016 at 8:46 am
you’re welcome!

Katie Lane

09/24/2016 at 6:48 pm

How thick is the copper? Do you have a source for it?

Carli Garsow
09/26/2016 at 11:55 am
Hi Katie, it’s linked in this post, I got mine from Hobby Lobby. Mine wasn’t very thick at all and was easy to bend.