Mirrors

Build a wall mounted hall tree out of plywood using the free video and instructions available at the link. Perfect for small spaces, this hall tree will give you a spot for keys or wallets and you can check yourself in the mirror on the way out the door.

An old mirror from a sliding closet door is repurposed with the help of new molding and paint. The project took less than a weekend to make.

This mirror was made using eight 12 x 12 inch square mirrors bringing the cost way down. Here is how to build the frame.

At the link they show you how to build your own modern mirror frame. Its a fun geometric design for something a little different.

Construction is just a matter of routing a circular recess for the mirror glass, then band-sawing out the mirror body, rounding the edges, sanding and finishing.

You can build a frame for a mirror you already have or build a frame and order a mirror to fit. Either way it is not hard to do.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an American Chippendale mirror frame. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

A simple but effective Mirror Frame can be made with the design presented with this weekâs issue. The picture herewith gives an idea of the finished product, and the surmounting lion is an emblem which any worker should be proud to add to his design. The size of the finished piece of work is 16 1/2ins. high and 9 3/4ins. wide, but throughout the whole of it there is no work which need frighten even the beginner.

Build an octagonal mirror using this free tutorial. It is easier than you might think.

Build this beautiful mirror frame using these free instructions.

Build this floor mirror using these free woodworking plans. Both sides open on hinges for extra storage.

This beautiful floor length mirror holds a surprise. The mirror frame hinges open to reveal hidden storage for jewelry or what ever you wish to store. Here are the free woodworking plans.

Dress up any mirror with a new wooden mirror frame. This one features a small shelf on the bottom. Here are the free plans.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an arched mirror. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This Arts and Crafts style mirror was built by senior editor Glen Huey as the cover project for issue 7 of Woodworking Magazine. SketchUp model by illustrator Louis Bois.

Frame your own mirror using this free tutorial.

Use these free step-by-step instructions to build your own mirror frame.

In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. These patterns were published long ago in Hobbies fretwork magazine. They are offered here with permission of the present Copyright holders, Hobbies Limited.

This handsome mirror can hang on its own - the design is soft-spoken enough to complement a variety of furniture styles.

There are a number of our readers to whom the cutting of lettering and the making of mottoes is always fascinating work. They will be particularly pleased, therefore, with the opportunity given with this weekâs design where two wall texts are provided for their cutting.

Build a decorative mirror frame such as this using this free woodworking tutorial.

Assemble your supplies with the material list provided and then get to work building this mirror frame.

Use the tutorial at the link to build your own cat mirror. This one stands on a table or desk but could easily be mounted on the wall.

The frame joinery is just butt joints reinforced with splines. But then, the frame is dressed up with figured veneer, marquetry medallions, inlay strips, and stringing that really make it stand out from the crowd. While this may sound complicated, it is not. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra from Woodsmith Magazine.

Build a pub style mirror using the free downloadable plans at the link. You can customize the plans to suit the size of mirror you have available for the project.

Built from solid mahogany and ribbon stripe plywood, this framed mirror is a beautiful wall piece that is fashionable as well as functional. Stained and finished properly, it captures the Chippendale style renowned for its classic charm.

Build your own mirror frame using the free tutorial at the link. This one is a little easier since there are no mitered corners. Bonus!

In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. These patterns were published long ago in Hobbies fretwork magazine. They are offered here with permission of the present Copyright holders, Hobbies Limited. Project #1712.

Believe it or not this round mirror frame was built using just one 1 x 8 board. Follow the step-by-step instructions and see how it was done.

Add a frame to just about any mirror with these easy-to-follow free instructions.