Cracked round mirrored table. Paint or Decal?
I love this table but it is cracked and I would like to paint it. I've googled some designs but nothing came at that I loved.
I've also considered fixing it but I don't know how and how much. I got it for free on CL but don't want to get of it.
Also where should I place this at. I know too many questions but my mind has a beautiful imagination however hands aren't creative at all.
I've also considered fixing it but I don't know how and how much. I got it for free on CL but don't want to get of it.
Also where should I place this at. I know too many questions but my mind has a beautiful imagination however hands aren't creative at all.
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What an unusual table. Consider the crack as character and don't try to repair it (which I'm not sure you could even do if you wanted to). Beveled glass of that size would be expensive to replace. Have you looked at what creative things you can do with mirrors? So many out there. You can antique it from behind, but that goes against the style of the table since it's more contemporary. However, one thing I'd definitely consider would require removing the top - carefully. Remove some of the silver behind it so it could expose an oversized sheet of paper with calligraphied words from an artistic font. I might consider something fun like a very creative and artsy saying about 7 yrs of bad luck. Have your friends over one night to ponder the saying. "It's not OUR 7 yrs of bad luck." or "Mirror, mirror on the wall..." You get the picture. Capitalize on the crack and turn the lemon into lemonade.
You go, girl!
Xtal
Measure the diameter and buy a new mirror.
If your cute they'll take the old one out, and put the new one in for you at their shop.
You'll have to pay for the mirror, but should only be $100.
My first thought was to paint or stencil along the crack like a bit of delicate vine or floral ornament in white or cream and grey. Or do something more stylized--even Art Deco or Mod. Then it would look somethink like a Venetian mirror. Or maybe artistically wavering over the crack and a lattice type pattern on one side, maybe with a bit of oversized roccoco like leaf pattern on the edge. Then it would be sort of Hollywood Regency in style. If you have some talent or know someone, it could be cheaper and easier than full replacement.
Like the desilvering idea too, and they could be combined, perhaps even doing a bit on the sides too if you are feeling brave..
How big is it? Coffee table, side table, tea table or dining table? Don't know your house or decor so hard to say where to put it.
20"Hx42"W
92 lbs
I really love the calligraphy idea but the mirror is embedded under the wood not on top. I was also thinking of changing it, only if I could, to a wall mirror once I got it fixed
Spend some time on Pinterest.com - input whatever words you want and see what comes up. You'll find a barrage of ideas there. If you are crafty, then try something yourself. What do you have to loose? And at least, you'd have the satisfaction of trying it yourself.
Xtal
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