Plastic Mirror Repurposed into a Chalkboard
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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.
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This was just your run of the mill plastic mirror, and what a steal—$2 lower than my regular $5 limit!
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.
I 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.
It stuck really well to the plastic.
I liked it black, but I thought it needed a little help bringing out the details.
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.
Not pictured: I painted the cardboard that held the mirror in place with regular chalkboard paint.
It’s really large. It could hang, or even set on the floor.
I practiced some lettering…I have a ways to go! 
I love making chalkboards. I suppose this one will be going to Glendale Crossing Days in October.
gail
See other great chalkboard ideas here:
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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!
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
Love this Gail! Gotta Love finding a good deal and turning it into something awesome! Have a wonderful Monday!
Very pretty, Gail! Your lettering looks great!
Looks great Gail! I love thrifty deals and I love chalkboards – perfect!
Looks great! Great job. I’ve never seen one of these around here. But I will be on the look out.
Holly
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. 🙂
Great job Gail… you wouldn’t even know it was plastic. Don’t you love making your own chalk paint?!
Susan
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.
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?
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?
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?