Old windows have made a real come back, only not on your house, but in it. People are picking these things up like the latest diet craze. Lucky lucky me I have an aunt who generously gave me a few while remodeling a house. Here is what I did.
Looking Glass Painting.
These windows had a mossy like film over the glass that really made it looked age to I cleaned only the backside of the glass.
Using looking Glass paint, paint the BACK of the window. This type of paint looks dull from the side you paint but shiny and reflective on the opposite side.
This is the back side of the window where the paint was applied
Because I kept the front side of my window filmy it doesn’t look AS mirror like but instead a little more aged. If you are using a regular or clean window they will appear more mirrored.
To get the image, allow paint to dry on back. Simply use acrylic paints to paint design on the front. If you are not confident in free hand you can use a dry erase marker to get it right or place a picture behind the glass BEFORE you use the Looking Glass spray paint and trace onto the front.
Make husband hang it. DONE! Total cost: $12.00 (Looking Glass Paint)
I used acrylic on the front of the glass, instead of applying it on back side before Glass paint. This was because acrylic is easy to wash off so I can change the quote or image as often as I choose. Great for Christmas time or if I change my room decor.
BONUS: An Easy Window Idea
Old book pages behind glass then mount! Easier than talking smack about that girl you hated in high school!
This project cost a total of $0.00
Love it!!!!!
This is really pretty. It would look pretty free hanging on my covered patio.
I have a gorgeous window I’m going to faux stain glass and free hang…. if I ever find the time… sigh*…time
I have a mirror that i want to make it look like a window frame how would i ade trim to the mirror and what would i use
I would use any trim from the hardware store, you could weather it and make look older, build a frame and with the window divider piece and attach with the same glue they use to attack mirrors to vanities and walls
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful diy! I’m doing this project a.s.a.p. And thank you as well for your wonderfully easy instructions. I absolutely love ALL the projects I’ve seen of yours for on this page! I will definitely follow you now. Keep inventing these inspiring pieces and of course keep sharing 🧐😁
Thank you so much for the positive feedback!