DIY Sunburst Mirror (Under $8!)

<div align="center"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello and welcome! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPS-Z0Dy92l3ol0xE_1S61us1Ub-cNMStO1RbnaM0lj5raYlyA1JQqCHeXatOyJPplUMErfMR5AQLIcbt-4LImgctQ9UgLHDC-lxhKkyOQAS1FeoKHjQTaSUm4L8WSDkqYbYFlj__fMo/s1600/finished+star+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPS-Z0Dy92l3ol0xE_1S61us1Ub-cNMStO1RbnaM0lj5raYlyA1JQqCHeXatOyJPplUMErfMR5AQLIcbt-4LImgctQ9UgLHDC-lxhKkyOQAS1FeoKHjQTaSUm4L8WSDkqYbYFlj__fMo/s320/finished+star+003.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>Another sunburst mirror has been in the making around here. I know they've been popular, and perhaps over-done, but I don't think they'll ever go out of fashion. They make such a big impact, are simple to make, plus inexpensive.  All you need is a mirror, some spray paint and a glue gun.  For the sunburst, you can use just about anything you have around the house. <br /><br />I'm making this sunburst mirror using paint sticks and BBQ skewers. But I've seen it done with twigs, driftwood, paper, silverware, chopsticks, etc. <br /><br />If you want to see how I made my sunburst mirror (well, technically it's my sisters, cuz that's who I made it for) see below! <br /><br />First, I cut out a circle of card board - it's from the top of a pizza box, cuz that's what we had for our gourmet dinner last night. I figured I could use it to lay out the paint sticks and skewers. Waste not, want not, right?<br /><br />I just the skewers and paint sticks all out on the counter to make sure I was clear on my spacing. And just to get a rough idea of how it would look, and if, in fact, it would look good. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1WUg848eCe932xNr5iXlY4jLtE1f9nXnJZjW8e_BjvqPNUWqk0_POk60kC1OuwjYBPWwBdnNv2ptgxRWt-sYZlM4N_venIVS7VYzZAh1TlqIeCc7WAiWDuYHSRDD3VtqIpElcUHe6Pbs/s1600/april1+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1WUg848eCe932xNr5iXlY4jLtE1f9nXnJZjW8e_BjvqPNUWqk0_POk60kC1OuwjYBPWwBdnNv2ptgxRWt-sYZlM4N_venIVS7VYzZAh1TlqIeCc7WAiWDuYHSRDD3VtqIpElcUHe6Pbs/s320/april1+011.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Being allergic to anything that requires measuring, I used the precise art of "eyeballing" the spacing and lay them all out on my cardboard, using my hot glue gun the hold them together. NOTE: Don't be skimpy with the glue. I don't want skewers falling on my sisters head while she sleeps, cuz this is going over her bed! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx5zQJw4u15o3Hn9pkIRHmDD9dGX3UpmUsHZ0sWTQ1Cd-ibuvJtGz95mA_9r_aUuAqNpx8yu3rWUjRJgTRzGrqYSKIvU_J6Rx_BF45EtVkwL3a0GFce_r0yikkIwVjs9af9HY1-ZgEEwE/s1600/april1+013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx5zQJw4u15o3Hn9pkIRHmDD9dGX3UpmUsHZ0sWTQ1Cd-ibuvJtGz95mA_9r_aUuAqNpx8yu3rWUjRJgTRzGrqYSKIvU_J6Rx_BF45EtVkwL3a0GFce_r0yikkIwVjs9af9HY1-ZgEEwE/s320/april1+013.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I then took the sunburst outside on a dry, and somewhat non-windy day, to spray paint. I gave it three light coats of the paint, and then I let it sit there for a couple of hours to make sure it was good and dry. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I then attached the mirror, using the <em>precise eyeball method</em>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the back of the cardboard I glue-gunned the you-know-what out of the picture hooks and wire to make sure they stay tight. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0Bz1enhmXfZUOhD2YnAp5HM5ZFKvRsq9xSjTp6sd_bOt56Yug5eCD3zHjg-zttR95QqyDZ5DnRoSyfmUZGcb4R_AAYuuRwM5noQN4XD9fQKxBSI24U1fZph3G490Z5j4_4ZYvaB4UZA/s1600/lissa's+sunburst+009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0Bz1enhmXfZUOhD2YnAp5HM5ZFKvRsq9xSjTp6sd_bOt56Yug5eCD3zHjg-zttR95QqyDZ5DnRoSyfmUZGcb4R_AAYuuRwM5noQN4XD9fQKxBSI24U1fZph3G490Z5j4_4ZYvaB4UZA/s320/lissa's+sunburst+009.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And, here we are - the finished product: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPS-Z0Dy92l3ol0xE_1S61us1Ub-cNMStO1RbnaM0lj5raYlyA1JQqCHeXatOyJPplUMErfMR5AQLIcbt-4LImgctQ9UgLHDC-lxhKkyOQAS1FeoKHjQTaSUm4L8WSDkqYbYFlj__fMo/s1600/finished+star+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPS-Z0Dy92l3ol0xE_1S61us1Ub-cNMStO1RbnaM0lj5raYlyA1JQqCHeXatOyJPplUMErfMR5AQLIcbt-4LImgctQ9UgLHDC-lxhKkyOQAS1FeoKHjQTaSUm4L8WSDkqYbYFlj__fMo/s320/finished+star+003.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From the final product you may see where I <strike>made a little mistake</strike> had a <em>slight</em> <em>eyeballing miscalculation.</em> Can you see it? Oh, well, don't tell my sister - maybe she won't notice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The final sunburst mirror measures 30" x 30". So it's a pretty decent size, big enough to take the place of a headboard in a bedroom, or to hang in a substantial blank space!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYemJy8uwgFo9x5cUl2VbrvBxU00DI4zxWLU6XSVBafYk1cxBVCNxgAcf5uRQsK1f4gVWiNspP4oUPhe-iyAm4hP7zthjIQoETjlHGgkXrJKKNdN7yjsxy7G8Qv8qVUVJvrlOWNBpupA/s1600/april1+012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Cost breakdown:</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mirror = $3.99</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Spray Paint = $3.89 </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Paint Sticks = free at any paint store</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">BBQ skewers = free (cuz I had them)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cardboard = free (minus pizza!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Picture hooks, glue, a Lil wire = free (pilfered from Big A's tool box) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>TOTAL</strong>: $ 7.88 (plus a little glue, etc.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, I've compared before, but check out the price of this wooden mirror!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=fymoho-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B0063USMF6&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Or this one!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=fymoho-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B00B7HB39C&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They're so pretty - but I'd rather spend the time to make my own, and spend 8 bucks! Not too shabby eh? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I like the idea of adding a little bling to these sunbursts, such as little glass tiles or tiny circle mirrors (that I have a few packages of), but for now we're going to go rustic. I'm not sure if my sister likes bling. She lives in the country, in a house with exposed wood beams and a stone fireplace, so yeah, I'm confident with staying rustic. I hope she likes it. And I really hope it doesn't skewer her in the eye! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>

DIY Sunburst Mirror (Under $8!)

 Hello and welcome!     Another sunburst mirror has been in the making around here. I know they've been popular, and perhaps over-done,...

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Sunburst Mirror

If you have a blank wall, that needs a little somethin', what better than an ornate mirror? Trends change, but you'll never go wrong with a sunburst mirror. Big impact to fill a large blank space.<br/><br/>Consider this mirror, available on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&tag=fymoho-20" target="_blank">AMAZON</a>.  It's also is available in silver. Beautiful. However, this will set you back $350! Similar versions are available under $200, but that's still too much for me to consider.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YZGBOA/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000YZGBOA&linkCode=as2&tag=fymoho-20"><img alt="" border="0" class="aligncenter" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B000YZGBOA&Format=_SL110_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=fymoho-20" /></a><br/><br/>I can afford about $5. So, of course, I turned to some of the creative DIY bloggers who have the perfect solution!<br/><ul><br/> <li><strong>Chop Sticks: </strong><a href="http://www.theremodeledlife.com/2013/01/another-sunburst-mirror.html">Another Sunburst</a></li><br/> <li><strong>Wood shims</strong>: <a href="http://westermanfam.blogspot.com/2011/05/sunburst-mirror-diy.html" target="_blank">sunburst mirror DIY</a></li><br/> <li><strong>Dowel rods</strong>: <a href="http://thejollyjames.blogspot.nl/2010/12/diy-starburst-mirror.html" target="_blank">DIY Starburst Mirror</a></li><br/> <li><strong>Clothespins</strong>: <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/crafts-with-clothespins#slide-2" target="_blank">Circle Mirror</a></li><br/> <li><strong>Straws: </strong><a href="http://www.mrspollyrogers.com/2013/02/make-a-mid-century-modern-mirror-with-straws/">Midcentury Modern Starburst Mirror</a></li><br/> <li><strong>Poster board</strong>: <a href="http://www.thenester.com/2011/01/how-to-make-a-sunburst-mirror.html" target="_blank">How to Make a Sunburst Mirror</a></li><br/> <li><strong>BBQ skewers</strong>: <a href="http://www.dwellingsbydevore.com/2010/10/my-sunburst-mirror.html" target="_blank">My Sunburst Mirror</a></li><br/> <li><strong>Paint stir sticks</strong>: <a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2011/04/diy-paint-stick-sunburst-mirror/" target="_blank">DIY: Paint Stick Sunburst Mirror</a></li><br/> <li><strong>Tree branches</strong>: <a href="http://blog.houseoffifty.com/2010/08/sunburst-mirror-project.html" target="_blank">A Sunburst Mirror Project</a></li><br/> <li><strong>Cardboard</strong>: <a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2010/06/recycled-cereal-box-sunburst-mirror.html" target="_blank">Recycled Cereal Box Sunburst Mirror</a></li><br/> <li><strong>Forks, butter knives and spoons</strong>: <a href="http://www.flamingotoes.com/2011/03/a-starburst-mirror-for-the-dining-room/" target="_blank">A Starburst Mirror for the Dining Room</a></li><br/></ul><br/>I found a little mirror at the dollar store. The best thing about this mirror was the suction cups on the back - because, all I would have to do was wrap picture wire around two of the little cups, and hang the whole thing with a command hook. (I'm always looking for the easy way out!)<br/><br/>So, first things first. if you don't have a round mirror, I urge you to try a dollar store because it doesn't matter which color you get, because you can spray paint it the color you like.<br/><br/>For my project I used BBQ skewers for the starburst - I had two packages. In one package the sticks were much slimmer and more flimsy, so I used the thicker version.  I considered buying chopsticks at the dollar store, but there were only 8 per package, and I would need quite a few.  That's when I thought about the BBQ skewers. Every summer I pick up a package or two, so I had plenty!<br/><br/>Truly, this is one of the easiest projects ever.  You could use just about anything for the sun burst - chopsticks, real sticks, paint sticks, clothespins... Plus you could use any color spray paint (I used black) but you could use silver, gold, bronze, or bright colors.<br/><br/>First turn your mirror upside down because you'll glue the skewers (or whatever you choose) to the backside of the mirror.<br/><br/>[caption id="attachment_824" align="aligncenter" width="225"]<a href="http://www.fyimodularhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sunburst-002.jpg"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-824" height="300" src="http://www.fyimodularhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sunburst-002-225x300.jpg" title="sunburst 002" width="225" /></a> Dollar Store mirror[/caption]<br/><br/><a href="http://www.fyimodularhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sunburst-003.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-825" height="225" src="http://www.fyimodularhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sunburst-003-300x225.jpg" title="sunburst 003" width="300" /></a><br/><br/>I started by gluing the first four skewers on the mirror, and kept adding skewers as evenly as I could.<br/><br/>[caption id="attachment_826" align="aligncenter" width="225"]<a href="http://www.fyimodularhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sunburst-004.jpg"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-826" height="300" src="http://www.fyimodularhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sunburst-004-225x300.jpg" title="sunburst 004" width="225" /></a> Glue Gun<br/><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_827" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 235px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://www.fyimodularhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sunburst-006.jpg"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-827" height="300" src="http://www.fyimodularhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sunburst-006-225x300.jpg" title="sunburst 006" width="225" /></a></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd">Glue all the Skewers[/caption]<br/><br/></dd></dl></div><br/>Once all of the skewers were glued, I had to decide how to cover the mirror so that I could spray paint. I confess, I was feeling a little lazy (there's a surprise) and didn't want to tape the mirror, which, with rounded edges would take a lot of tape.  SO, I found a round tupperware lid which covered the mirrored portion perfectly.  I just held it in place and sprayed. Once the front was done, I turned it over and sprayed the back.<br/><br/>I knew exactly where I wanted this to hang. The finished product went on a wall that was completely blank and boring, and had been bothering me.<br/><br/>[caption id="attachment_828" align="aligncenter" width="225"]<a href="http://www.fyimodularhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sunburst-021.jpg"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-828" height="300" src="http://www.fyimodularhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sunburst-021-225x300.jpg" title="sunburst 021" width="225" /></a> Finished Sunburst Mirror[/caption]<br/><br/>I love it. I bombarded Big A with my enthusiasm:<br/><br/>"Don't you love it? I love it! I'm going to make one for my sister! It only cost me 1$! Doesn't it look good?".<br/><br/>He had to admit, or give in to make me shut up, and say he liked it.  Win.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.fyimodularhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sunburst-0262.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-833" height="300" src="http://www.fyimodularhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sunburst-0262-205x300.jpg" title="sunburst 026" width="205" /></a><br/><br/> <br/><br/> 

Sunburst Mirror

If you have a blank wall, that needs a little somethin', what better than an ornate mirror? Trends change, but you'll never go wrong...

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