DIY: Glitter Mirror Tutorial!

Guess who's back? That's right, me! And since it's been so long since I was last on here, I come bearing a tutorial for you all. Ever seen those super cute glitter compacts or the awe-inspiring deco projects that have you squealing 'kawaii~' every time you see them? Yeah, it's easier than I thought! So without further ado, let's get this tute started!!

You will need;
+ A compact mirror of your choosing, I've gone for my Body Shop eyes palette simply because I didn't like the design on the front and I take it pretty much everywhere with me.
+ A nail file
+ Glitter, preferably fine glitter but any works okay.
+ PVA Glue or Mod Podge
+ An old paint brush and
+ A mixing bowl (I've used a tint bowl that I usually use for hair dye)



 

Step 1; Start with your mirror and clean the surface so that you have something nice and dust/fluff/dirt free. I just wiped it with a baby wipe to remove mascara etc that I'd gotten over the sides.

 





 

Next take your file and scratch up the surface of the mirror with the file. Doing this creates a rough surface for the glue to stick to and means that it will last longer (hopefully!)

Step 2; Take your mixing bowl and pour some glue into the bottom, opening your glitter and pouring just enough to create a paste. You want to be able to use it like paint, but still have enough glitter in there to fill the space.

Step 3; Using your old paint brush, paint a thin layer of the mixture onto your mirror. Don't worry if it looks thin and patchy right now because this is just the first layer. 

Step 4; Wait for the first layer to dry before painting on a second layer. Continue this process until your mirror is completely covered and there are no more gaps in the glitter. I think I had to paint about 3 or 4 layers on mine. 

 





 
Step 5; This step is optional, but for that deco-phone case look, you can find (or make, like I did) some small cabochons and rhinestones/pearls to stick onto your glitterfied mirror. Once everything is stuck in place and dried, you are ready to use your new mirror! 

Thanks for reading, and good luck!

xo