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    Home » Repurposed Furniture » Plastic Mirror Repurposed into a Chalkboard

    Plastic Mirror Repurposed into a Chalkboard

    Published by Gail | Published August 20, 2012 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    All You Need Is Love I have seen great makeovers of those old plastic dresser mirrors, and have always wanted to do one. I could never find a great deal on one. Recently I found one at a Peddler’s Mall and it was $30. what? crazy!
    So, I found one a cheap one, and used my favorite color/paint technique of late.
    It was REALLY heavy when it had the mirror attached.

     


    plastic dresser mirror (3)This was just your run of the mill plastic mirror, and what a steal—$2 lower than my regular $5 limit!

    plastic dresser mirror

    plastic dresser mirror (4)I took a picture of the back so you could see that I got a deal-it had been $5, then $4, and finally $3.

    DIY Chalk PaintI mixed up a homemade batch of DIY Chalk Paint with some plaster of paris, water and latex paint. I don’t measure when I make it. I make a paste of the POP and water, then pour that into the paint.

    plastic dresser mirror into chalkboard It stuck really well to the plastic.

    plastic dresser mirror into chalkboard (5)I liked it black, but I thought it needed a little help bringing out the details.

    plastic dresser mirror into chalkboard I dry brushed on some very bright turquoise paint that I’ve used for several projects including, finials from bed parts, and the  double chair bench.

    plastic dresser mirror into chalkboard

    Not pictured: I painted the cardboard that held the mirror in place with regular chalkboard paint.
    repurposed plastic mirror into chalkboard

    It’s really large. It could hang, or even set on the floor.

    All You Need Is Love

    I practiced some lettering…I have a ways to go! Smile

    All You Need Is Love

    I love making chalkboards. I suppose this one will be going to Glendale Crossing Days in October.
    gail

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    1. Laurel Stephens

      August 29, 2012 at 4:33 pm

      Gorgeous color! I had no idea paint would adhere to a plastic frame like this. Thanks for sharing this great project.

      Reply
    2. Dear Emmeline

      August 23, 2012 at 12:00 pm

      I have 2 very similar large, long, and heavy mirrors in my basement that I am planning on redoing as chalkboards and/or memo boards! Glad to see yours turned out so nice looking!

      http://www.dearemmeline.blogspot.com

      Reply
    3. Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel

      August 21, 2012 at 6:33 pm

      This turned out great! I just love the dry brushed turquoise. It really gives it that extra something and makes the details pop!

      Reply
    4. Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking

      August 21, 2012 at 4:31 pm

      Hard to believe that is plastic underneath. The blue is great... what a transformation and for next-to-nothing!

      Reply
    5. Bliss

      August 21, 2012 at 3:19 pm

      You know we all pass these plastic ones up at sales because we don't have "the vision". I got the vision now!

      ~Bliss~

      Reply
    6. Beth Price

      August 21, 2012 at 11:25 am

      I think this is a really great idea and you've made a lovely job of it. I'm always envious of people that can repurpose old things into something amazing! I'll have a to keep an eye out for a mirror like that for myself!

      Reply
    7. I Play Outside The Box

      August 21, 2012 at 11:07 am

      Another fabulous chalkboard!! Everyone needs at least one in their home!

      Reply
    8. Corn in my Coffee-Pot

      August 21, 2012 at 5:27 am

      Hmmm... I'm really liking the turquoise to bring out the details in this mirror.

      Wonder how that would look in the kitchen on my newly painted cabinets?
      I'm just not digging the 'black hole' affect. Maybe something like this would look good.
      I may give it a try...I could always paint over it.

      I love this mirror-- turned chalkboard. Great chalk work too...(lettering) You're so creative!
      ~Patricia

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    9. The Thrifty Challenge

      August 21, 2012 at 5:16 am

      wow this looks absolutely fantastic. What a wonderful job you have done updating the frame and what a steal for $2. It looks great, and your chalk board writing is much better than mine 🙂

      Reply
    10. I'm Busy Procrastinating

      August 20, 2012 at 10:57 pm

      Hi, Gail. I'm a sucker for turquoise, so I love it! I have some dresser mirrors in my basement, waiting to be made into chalkboards or corkboards, but I've been neglecting that project. Perhaps I should get on it! I forgot I'd need to take the glass out, though. I guess I'll use something else lightweight in place of the mirror. They're real wood frames, so they're pretty heavy right now.

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    11. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      August 20, 2012 at 9:07 pm

      it looks fabulous, gail! i love the color on the frame- a great moody blue!

      Reply
    12. Katie

      August 20, 2012 at 5:29 pm

      Great job on the revamp! We make our own chalkboard paint, too! It's so much cheaper!

      Reply
    13. Mimi@blueroofcabin

      August 20, 2012 at 4:13 pm

      Sweet frame! I recently saw one at a garage sale and passed it up darn it! Love the paint treatment!

      Reply
    14. Doreen

      August 20, 2012 at 3:56 pm

      Absolutely lovely! I recently bought a vintage photo frame and now I know what to do with it! Thanks for inspiring me.

      Hope you come over for a visit at altered-artworks.blogspot.com. Please stop by and say hi.

      Reply
    15. Kat

      August 20, 2012 at 3:41 pm

      A bargain indeed and a gorgeous product finish! I really like the scroll work of the frame. Don't you just love hiding plastic and making it look like something else?

      Reply
    16. Erika

      August 20, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      Gail this project is wonderful, I just fell in love with it. Loved the color, black was fine by me, but the turquoise you added made it espectacular. Really beautiful.

      Reply
    17. Stephanie

      August 20, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      Hmmmm...I am debating as to whether I want to make my own chalk paint or buy some. I have a purple blue ASCP color right now, why I got that color I have no idea. I want a grey blue, maybe I'll try your trick, since the mirror turned out so great. Doesn't look like plastic to me!

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    18. Linda@Coastal Charm

      August 20, 2012 at 2:33 pm

      Gail,
      What a fun looking chalkboard...love the words. I had her twin,a few weeks back, but I kept the mirror in it. I painted it and sold it for $69 two days later:)

      Blessings,
      Linda

      Reply
    19. Sandi @ The Primitive Skate

      August 20, 2012 at 2:10 pm

      Love this Gail! Gotta Love finding a good deal and turning it into something awesome! Have a wonderful Monday!

      Reply
    20. Korrie@RedHenHome

      August 20, 2012 at 1:25 pm

      Very pretty, Gail! Your lettering looks great!

      Reply
    21. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      August 20, 2012 at 12:39 pm

      Looks great Gail! I love thrifty deals and I love chalkboards - perfect!

      Reply
    22. Full Circle Creations

      August 20, 2012 at 12:00 pm

      Looks great! Great job. I've never seen one of these around here. But I will be on the look out.

      Holly

      Reply
    23. Stacy Makes Cents

      August 20, 2012 at 10:50 am

      I LOVE chalkboards!!! I'm using a lot of them in our new house and loving it. 🙂 But, I use the chalkboard paint from Lowes....it was a hand-me-down. 🙂

      Reply
    24. Susan @ homeroad.net

      August 20, 2012 at 10:30 am

      Great job Gail... you wouldn't even know it was plastic. Don't you love making your own chalk paint?!
      Susan

      Reply
    25. Sylvia

      August 20, 2012 at 10:28 am

      Nice job. Love the color. Check out the post on Maple and Magnolia. She used black poster board to make a faux chalkboard. She is, by the way, very talented.

      Reply
    26. Toqua's Crafts

      August 20, 2012 at 10:21 am

      I used to have a plastic mirror YEARS ago. Maybe I'd still have it if I would have thought to make it pretty like this! What is the difference with using the homemade chalkboard paint as opposed to the "regular" chalkboard paint?

      Reply
    27. Toqua's Crafts

      August 20, 2012 at 10:21 am

      I used to have a plastic mirror YEARS ago. Maybe I'd still have it if I would have thought to make it pretty like this! What is the difference with using the homemade chalkboard paint as opposed to the "regular" chalkboard paint?

      Reply
    28. Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic

      August 20, 2012 at 10:06 am

      It looks great! Bonus is that it's probably very light so will be easy to hang. 🙂
      What are you going to use the mirror for?

      Reply

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