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Pottery Barn-Inspired Mercury Glass Holiday Wall Art

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I love all things Pottery Barn and have bought several things from them. But my budget doesn’t always allow me to get everything that’s on my wish list. Their mirrored holiday wall art was one of those things. Not only was this more than I wanted to pay for it, I really just wanted to make it myself. Have you ever felt that way?

Pottery Barn inspired holiday mercury glass wall art for $10! Their version is $149. Gotta try this!

If you love knockoffs then you’ll be excited because this project is part of a special holiday edition week long knock off tour! My blog friends and I have gotten together to bring you some of the best knock offs on the web. At the bottom of the post you’ll see the lineup of bloggers showcasing their talents. Be sure to drop by and see what everyone has done!

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For my knock off, it’s an easy and inexpensive project. You’ve gotten a sneak peek of my mercury glass projects if you follow me on Facebook or Instagram.

 If you can use spray paint then you can do this one. Here’s how I did it.

SUPPLIES NEEDED

  1. Rustoleum Mirror Effect*  
  2. Spray can handle (optional but recommended for any spray paint job. I couldn’t live without mine!)
  3. Thrifted frame with glass  (mine was less than $3)
  4. Dry erase marker
  5. Spray bottle with a 1:1 ratio of vinegar and water
  6. Paper towels

*I was supplied with the spray paint  and handle for this project by Rustoleum but the opinions are completely mine and I’m sharing my personal experience with the product.*




How to make mercury glass with spray paint. Unbelievably easy!  #mercuryglass #Christmas

HOW TO MAKE MERCURY GLASS OR ANTIQUE MIRROR

After removing and cleaning the glass from your frame and allowing it to dry completely, spray the glass with two light coats of the Rustoleum Mirror Effect spray paint (I’M IN LOVE WITH THIS STUFF!), letting it dry between coats. This will take less than 10 minutes.

How to make mercury glass with spray paint. Unbelievably easy!

After the paint has dried, spritz it with the water and vinegar solution. Let it sit for a minute or two and you’ll see the paint to begin to bubble as the solution lifts the paint from the glass. 

How to make mercury glass with spray paint. Unbelievably easy!

It should look like the photo above. Next, take a paper towel and gently blot the loosened paint off of the glass. If you’re happy with the way it looks at this point you can call it done. If not you can apply a couple more coats and repeat the spray and blot process.

For my project I repeated it a couple of times. 

Once I was satisfied with the way the mirrored part looked, I secured the glass back into the frame.

Then I simply took a dry erase marker and wrote on the glass, copying the Pottery Barn text as closely as possible. I had to redo it a couple of times but it didn’t take more than 10 minutes at most.

The beauty of this project is that you can change the text to anything you want! I’m sure I’ll be changing it out several times during the holidays and probably writing messages on it for Valentine’s Day as well!

And if you’re curious, the color I used on the frame is Benjamin Moore Caliente in the eggshell finish pint size samples. 

Here’s a closeup of the mercury glass mirror. I got a little carried away with the spray and also painted a few other items. You’ll probably be seeing them in upcoming holiday posts. 🙂

Want to see lots more holiday knockoffs? My talented blog friends have got some amazing ones to inspire you. Be sure to visit everyone and see what they’ve done. And prepare to be impressed!

Monday, November 10th 

Dio Home Improvements  

Snazzy Little Things 

Postcards from the Ridge 

ConfessionsofaSerialDo-it-Yourselfer 

Restoration Redoux 

Tuesday, November 11th 

mommyiscoocoo 

Artsy Chicks Rule 

Our Southern Home 

Curb Alert! 

Sweet Pea 

Wednesday, November 12th 

Lilacs & Longhorns 

What Meegan Makes 

H2OBungalow 

PinkWhen 

Country Design Style 

Cupcakes and Crinoline 

Thursday, November 13th 

House on the Way 

Friday, November 14th 

H2OBungalow 

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27 Comments

  1. Great knock off, Angie! I love that you can erase it and use it over and over or just hang it as a mirror! I haven't tried mirror effects paint yet, but this makes me want to get some! XOXO

    1. Thanks, Christy! I'm sure I'll be changing the message and working on my writing skills with this project. The mirror effects is great. You'll love it.

  2. Angie, I haven't tried the antique mirror technique yet, but now I can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing the details. Jeanette

  3. Angie, what a beautiful knockoff. Thanks for including the tutorial, I would love to give it a try!
    ~Tami @ Curb Alert!

  4. Such a clever idea Angie! I love the mirror effects paint but I would have never have thought to have used the dry erase marker! Love that you can use it year round!

    1. I love the fact that I can change the message and not just use it during the holidays. Gotta keep practicing my lettering though!

  5. I love your project and it is absolutely perfect for Christmas decor with the red frame. It also will be great for Valentine's Day and 4th of July. I need to buy a can of mirror effects paint and try this project for myself. I truly love what you did!

    Paula@SweetPea
    http://www.virginiasweetpea.com

    1. Thanks Tina! I love versatility in anything, especially projects. Thanks for dropping by! ~ Angie

  6. Love the mirror!! Neat to see how you did the antiquing…I am doing the same but a little differently. You were smart to use a dry erase marker on the front!! (I didn't think of that!! lol)
    Great job!
    Nancy

    1. I can't wait to see what you did, Nancy! The dry erase marker saved me from having to paint it but I've got to work on my lettering skills for sure!

  7. I love your mercury glass mirror ~ I just saw this on the Pottery Barn website the other day and fell in love with it (yours is better!)

    1. Thanks Mary Beth. I fell in love with it too but not the price tag! Thanks for dropping by! ~ Angie

    1. Thanks Vanessa. It is easy! If you can spray paint then you can do this. Thanks for dropping by. ~ Angie

  8. Enjoyed your project alot! I could make and use this for several holidays..The dry erase marker was a brilliant idea too!

  9. LOVE this! It looks fantastic and I like the fact that you used a dry erase marker so it can be used for any season – perfect!!

  10. I have really been wanting to try this technique. Your tutorial is wonderful. It turned out beautifully!!! Well done friend! Love saving all this money! ~Christy

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