How to Create an Infinity Mirror (with Pictures)

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How to Create an Infinity Mirror (with Pictures)
How to Create an Infinity Mirror (with Pictures)
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The infinite mirror is a magical mirror that creates an optical illusion whereby you have the perception of a great depth even if the thickness of the mirror is minimal. The perceived depth can also be several meters, although the mirror is not actually deeper than a couple of millimeters.

Steps

Make an Infinity Mirror Step 1
Make an Infinity Mirror Step 1

Step 1. Look for a wooden frame that fits the purpose

Choose a frame that is at least 1 centimeter deep.

Make an Infinity Mirror Step 2
Make an Infinity Mirror Step 2

Step 2. Disassemble the frame and remove the glass

Make an Infinity Mirror Step 3
Make an Infinity Mirror Step 3

Step 3. Prepare the glass by cleaning it perfectly

Make an Infinity Mirror Step 4
Make an Infinity Mirror Step 4

Step 4. Spray the glass with liquid detergent diluted with water

Make an Infinity Mirror Step 5
Make an Infinity Mirror Step 5

Step 5. Take a roll of window film and cut out a piece that measures about 5 cm longer than the mirror

Make an Infinity Mirror Step 6
Make an Infinity Mirror Step 6

Step 6. Remove the backing of the film

Make an Infinity Mirror Step 7
Make an Infinity Mirror Step 7

Step 7. Place the film on the glass

Starting from one corner, spray liquid soap as you proceed with the application. Smooth out any air bubbles and let it dry.

Make an Infinity Mirror Step 8
Make an Infinity Mirror Step 8

Step 8. Once dry, leave the second side for later

Make an Infinity Mirror Step 9
Make an Infinity Mirror Step 9

Step 9. Get a mirror the size of the newly coated glass

You can also take a framed mirror and build another frame to overlap the existing one, thus giving greater depth with the wooden tabs. The ideal is between 6, 4 and 7, 6 cm

Make an Infinity Mirror Step 10
Make an Infinity Mirror Step 10

Step 10. Assemble the coated and framed glass, making sure that the coated part is facing the inside of the frame

Make an Infinity Mirror Step 11
Make an Infinity Mirror Step 11

Step 11. Secure the glass with glue

Make an Infinity Mirror Step 12
Make an Infinity Mirror Step 12

Step 12. Add an inner frame that will hold the mirror when it is placed on the frame

Make an Infinity Mirror Step 13
Make an Infinity Mirror Step 13

Step 13. Using a utility knife, create a groove in which to place the LED lights and the adapter

Make an Infinity Mirror Step 14
Make an Infinity Mirror Step 14

Step 14. Install the LED lights all around the inner frame

Practice holes on the newly made frame that are large enough to hold the fairy lights. They should be about half the width of the wood and positioned evenly around the entire perimeter of the frame

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