Old Mirrored Windows

These old windows are approximately 5 feet tall.  I wanted to use these for my daughter's wedding that we had in our backyard a couple of years ago.  I got as far as adding the applique and the mirror but that was it.  One of the window frames needed a little repair which was minor but it just got done recently.  I thought for the wedding they would be pretty propped against a tree reflecting the surrounding foliage and also the beautiful small white Christmas lights we used everywhere to light up the evening.  Since we did not use them for the wedding (I did put them away for the evening since they were not finished) I propped them up behind a baker's rack I have on the patio.  They have been out in the elements for two years.  The mirrors are still intact and so is the applique.  So if you want to do a project like this, I will tell you what I used.

For the mirrors, I simply measured the window panes.  I went to a glass place and had them cut the windows.  Then I went to OSH or anyplace like Lowe's or Home Depot and I bought adhesive that is suitable for automotive use.  I suspect that is why the mirrors are still attached to the regular glass panes that I started out with.  I purchased the appliques at The Bella Cottage click here.  I attached the appliques with two-part epoxy glue.

After Steve repaired the frame where there was slight damage, he painted everything in a deep gray.  Then we used a creamy white.  I wanted these to look old and chippy not new and fresh.   I made him resist the temptation to sand the windows before painting them.  This guaranteed the paint would not stick everywhere.

 After all the painting was done, I sanded all the wood back, then took a razor blade scraper and went to town.  I love the end result.  Using mirrored windows can really open a space and give it charm.  I recently wrote a post on our patio windows click here.  You can see how beautiful they made our patio.

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