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Elegant Ornate Mirror Makeover from Gold to Pewter

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Ornate Mirror with an Elegant Metallic Pewter Makeover

I have to confess that this ornate mirror is a little intimidating. It’s grandiose size, it’s ornate details. It’s just plain gorgeous and makes you hold your breath while your heart skips a beat for but a second. When it comes to ornate vintage mirrors this one is breathtaking.

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Materials Needed / Source List:

  • Paper Sandpaper
  • Stubby brush
  • Cling on Brush
  • Artist Brushes
  • Painters Tape
  • Sawhorse
  • Staging Item – Mora Clock

The Before – Grandma’s Vintage Ornate Mirror

This ornate mirror belongs to my customer and before that it belonged to her grandmother. It’s gorgeous ornate details exude a presence no matter what color it is, but my customer wants to change the mirror from gold to pewter to better match her home. You can see that leaned up against the wall it is a full-length ornate mirror.vintage-gold-mirror, ornate mirror, vintage mirror, detailed mirror, staten island

When the mirror was dropped off at my shop I decided to put it on my sawhorse due to its enormous size. I fear that photos just aren’t able to truly capture the size of this large framed mirror. mirror-on-sawhorse, large ornate mirror, vintage, gold mirror, antique mirror, oversized mirrors

If you adore this style of mirrors then click here for a variety of available ornate mirrors: HERE 

The Process – Painting a Vintage Ornate Mirror

First, and foremost I made sure to protect the mirror itself by taping off the mirror and then covering the whole thing with brown paper. I know many people who don’t cover the mirror but rather paint and then scrape off any paint with a razor. But I know myself and I am very messy when I work, so I prefer to play it safe and cover the entire surface.

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To clean and prep the mirror I lightly sanded and then used an old toothbrush to get in the nooks and crannies.

Once prepped for paint, the entire mirror is painted black. It took two coats to cover up all of the gold on this large ornate mirror. painted-black-mirror, chalk paint, black chalk paint

Once the gold is all covered up I decided to seal the black paint in with black sealer. Again, just a little extra measure.  I would hate to distress later in the makeover and reveal the gold again, so the sealer adds a protective layer to the black.

Layering Paint to Bring out the Details

Moving on, the next step is to brush the details with a light gray paint. Oh my! I’m speechless.

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After this step, I layered metallics using silver and onyx. Once the layers were complete the raised details were all kissed with a hint of silver before being sealed for protection. I must’ve used every paintbrush in my shop to get different textures, add layers and get into crevices, or lightly brush raised details.

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The Result – Painted Pewter Mirror

When I forwarded a few photos to my customer before staging I had a lump in my throat and a tightness in my chest waiting to hear back from her on whether she liked it or not. Once she responded that she loves it I felt like I could finally breathe again. Then my mother in law came by to see the kids and said: “that mirror looks great, it looks like a pewter” ..  which is exactly what we are going for, so another sigh of relief there. If you are trying to get a similar metallic painted finish as this mirror I would suggest using Modern Masters Metallic Paints in Black Pearl, Pewter and Sterling Silver – find them all HERE. vintage-mirror-painted-pewter, pewter mirror, staten island, ornate mirror

 

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Love this metallic makeover? If you adore projects using metallic paint then make sure to check out some of these great makeovers.

Painted Furniture Ideas & DIY Projects using Metallic Paint

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1

How to Paint Furniture with the Best Silver Metallic Paint

This metallic painted table is stunning with its silver paint finish.

2

How to Paint Furniture with Modern Masters Metallic Paint

Modern Masters metallic paint is perfect for painting metallic furniture.

3

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This gorgeous painted table is sporting dark silver metallic glaze as well as a floral furniture transfer

4

How to Add Bronze Metallic Glaze to Painted Furniture

This painted dresser is given an added metallic bronze glaze and it looks fabulous... like a bronze penny.

5

How to Paint Glamorous Furniture with Metallic Paint

See how this painted table is finished with a custom mixed dark silver metallic paint.

6

How to Make the Best DIY Coasters with Gold Leaf

This adorable DIY coaster project shows you how to decoupage your own coasters with added liquid gold paint on the edges.

7

How to Update Your Hardware with the Best Gold Paint

Furniture hardware both young and old look great with a little updating. See how to update hardware with gold paint.

8

How to Update Your Decor with the Best Metallic Gold Paint

Wall decor can be transformed easily using metallic gold paint.

9

Need Gold Paint? This is the Best Liquid Gold Leaf Ever

An oversized vintage mirror is transformed using the best liquid gold leaf paint in this painted mirror project.

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10+ of the Best DIY Projects Using Metallic Paint

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Comments

  1. Katherine Cruz says

    December 2, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    Wow, it’s truly breathtaking. Amazing job! Even though you explained it…I still have NO IDEA how you did that! I’m going to call it magic. ๐Ÿ™‚ –Kat

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    • Kandice says

      December 3, 2016 at 12:55 pm

      lol thank you so much Katherine. thats an awesome compliment

      Reply
  2. Barbara says

    December 4, 2016 at 5:30 am

    So much better! I love it.

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    • Kandice says

      December 4, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      thank you so much!!

      Reply
  3. Leanna says

    December 6, 2016 at 1:19 am

    This mirror is so much more elegant and modern now. Beautiful refurbishing. I have pinned it.

    Reply
  4. Brenda Young says

    December 12, 2016 at 12:57 am

    Kandice, girl you slayed that finish! Really made this piece a stunner! Thanks for sharing it at Friday’s Furniture Fix!

    Reply
    • Kandice says

      December 12, 2016 at 4:37 pm

      hey! thank you so much! So glad you took over the party and will be keeping it going!

      Reply
  5. Lenore says

    December 28, 2016 at 2:05 am

    Stunning! Absolutely stunning! I currently am in possession of a large ornate mirror that I recently salvaged. Oval and ornate yet not as finely detailed as yours, I set it aside to debate it’s new look. It too is gold…..But it has a gothic look that I want to enhance without simply painting it black. This is just the look it needs.

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    • Kandice says

      December 28, 2016 at 2:37 am

      thank you so much!

      Reply
  6. Kathy gilmore says

    June 26, 2017 at 11:54 am

    I love the make over! You must have nerves of steal to change that gorgeous antique piece.

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    • kandice kullmann says

      June 26, 2017 at 12:01 pm

      thank you! it was a little intimidating ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. Kris Burrill says

    August 1, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    Love your work….amazing how many layers you do and end up with that beautiful depth….

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    • kandice kullmann says

      August 1, 2017 at 9:33 pm

      thank you! Sometimes I have to stop myself from going too far ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  8. Alyssa says

    September 4, 2017 at 2:03 pm

    I have that same antique mirror and have been wondering how to achieve just that look. Thank you for posting this!

    Reply
  9. SONJA HANSEN says

    January 1, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    That is a perfect transformation. I have some 50 year old bathroom light fixture with ornate fold stuff around them. I have been wanting to redo in just this kind of a color. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  10. Mary Oliver says

    October 23, 2018 at 1:49 am

    Can you provide the name / color / brand of metallic paint you used after the light gray color? I absolutely love this and want to make sure to create it as close to possible.

    Thank you!
    Mary

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  11. Julia Grice says

    January 3, 2019 at 10:52 am

    Wow…this turned out beautiful. I wish you lived close by so I could just hire you to do the same to my mirror!!! Instead, I’m going to try it myself. Thanks for the details. I will also likely purchase your layering tutorial before I get started. A small investment to make sure I don’t mess it up. Thanks again!

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  12. Ralph Gonzales says

    January 3, 2019 at 5:10 pm

    what is the value of the mirror? I have one just like it in the original gold color and because I had it for over 25 years I have no Idea what it’s worth.

    Reply
    • kandice kullmann says

      January 4, 2019 at 7:17 am

      to be honest, I dont know.

      Reply
  13. Ralph Gonzales says

    January 3, 2019 at 5:16 pm

    Nice job

    Reply
  14. Jaime Scriven says

    August 18, 2021 at 10:57 pm

    I’m definitely doing this. I have almost an identical mirror. I’m ready!! Thank you.

    Reply

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