How to Make a Garden Mirror

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find the mirrors that you want to turn into garden mirrors.

   Since it won't be seen, any color will do, so use up unwanted paint if you have any, or even mixed colors. , If you're really good with the saw, you might try cutting at a 45 degree angle.
   
   In this tutorial, the outer frame was simply cut square since there wasn't any material to spare. ,, Glue it on to the mirror adjacent to one side of the frame. , This is the tricky part.
   
   You have to use your judgment to determine how "open" you want the window to look.
   
   It's recommended that you don't try to make it look too open or the effect won't work.
   
   Cut a piece of trim about two inches (5cm) (depending on the size of your project) smaller than the first piece.
   
   Glue it about an inch (2.5cm) from the other side of the frame. , Glue it in the exact center of the first two pieces, but perpendicular. , Mark the angle you need to cut on both sides and cut it.
   
   Now glue each of those down. , You'll need to add a small piece of wood to the plywood for a hanger before you attach the plywood to the back of the mirror.
   
   This part is up to you because it depends on where you'll be hanging the mirrors to how much wood you need to attach.
   
   Use your judgment. ,, Now hang the garden mirrors up!
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   Step 2: Using a circular saw

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   Step 3: cut the plywood into the exact same size and shape as the mirrors.

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   Step 4: Paint the plywood with any outdoor paint.

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   Step 5: While you're waiting for the paint to dry on the plywood

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   Step 6: cut the fence boards into the length you need to make your outer frame.

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   Step 7: Using liquid nails or caulk

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   Step 8: glue the "frame" of fencing material to the front of the mirror.

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   Step 9: Measure the inside of the frame from top to bottom and cut a piece of trim to fit that exactly.

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    Step 10: Create an open window look.

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    Step 11: Measure the distance between the two pieces of frame and cut another piece exactly that size.

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    Step 12: Cut a piece a little longer than you will need for the top and bottom part of the window and place it where it needs to go.

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    Step 13: Determine how you want to hang the garden mirror.

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    Step 14: Using an unbroken line of waterproof caulk around the outside back of the mirror

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    Step 15: and more all over the back of the mirror

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    Step 16: glue the painted plywood in place.

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    Step 17: Add the hangers to the back of the garden mirror.

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