This is definitely the best dupe I've seen. The intricate pieces actually look like intricate carvings instead of the decorative wood pieces that most people buy at Home Depot and glue on. Great job! But it looks super time consuming so I agree I wouldn't do it again too and I didn't even do it once hahah.
I would put a mix of matte to gloss clear coats over that to protect all the hard work! Turned out beautiful! Also...air dry clay is actually shockingly durable, but I would still be extra careful around the intricate bits. Adding a thick epoxy coat could help, but it would be noticably thick and probably negatively effect the texture / specular lighting.
really thorough work here, the persistence is admirable, the range of skills and techniques used was broad, and to top it off, it turned out beautifully ! Congrats !!
Another way to antique is paint I black first and go over it with rub n buff and whatever color you like. Just another way for you to try on something else
4:51 SORCERY!!! Btw, i really love how the frame turned out, like that foil and clay method has a lot of potential and i see myself using it. also the paint job turned out so good! about the shaving, maybe you could had skipped it by polishing the edged with water while the cay wasnt fully dry? idk, it doenst matter since you wont be doing this ever again lol
This is definitely the best dupe I've seen. The intricate pieces actually look like intricate carvings instead of the decorative wood pieces that most people buy at Home Depot and glue on. Great job! But it looks super time consuming so I agree I wouldn't do it again too and I didn't even do it once hahah.
Thank you!! And ain't that the truuth! I am still recovering haha
I would put a mix of matte to gloss clear coats over that to protect all the hard work! Turned out beautiful! Also...air dry clay is actually shockingly durable, but I would still be extra careful around the intricate bits. Adding a thick epoxy coat could help, but it would be noticably thick and probably negatively effect the texture / specular lighting.
Thank you so much for the tips!!
I’ve been trying to find info on how these were made historically so I can try to recreate it - then you dropped this video :D thanks!
I can’t explain that, but it’s so fascinating how I just started a mirror project in my house and suddenly you post this 😭🙏🏼
It's a sign that you have to finish it!!
Loved seeing the downs as well as the wins! And the musical interlude!!!
i love the mix of the thinner frame with the ornate add ons, definitely worth it for a unique piece like that
Thank you:)
really thorough work here, the persistence is admirable, the range of skills and techniques used was broad, and to top it off, it turned out beautifully ! Congrats !!
Thank you very much:) It was a journey but Im happy with how it turned out
For the next time you use that pvc trim, a heatgun/hair dryer will make it bendy
The heartbreak that wouldve saved haha
Well it’s worth the process and the video. And it gave me an idea of how to make a frame that I want!
I'm soso glad!! You got this!!
This may be my fav. proyect of yours so far, very naiissssss
Yayyy!! Makes the work more worth it haha:)
Duuuuude, that's a ton of work yo! Love the techniques you use, so clever & totally worth it, thanks for sharing! 🔥
Thank you so much!!:)
This is how i always learn its a new month
Welcome to march babyyy
What kind of black magic is thissss damn it looks so good😍😍😍 so cool!!
Call me Voldemort:)
This looks so legit. Incredible work.
Thank you!!:)
You are super creative how does this look as a career path? How have you found your happy medium? Currently figuring out where I fit 🤔
Love the skull addition
Thank you!!:)
You're so creative ! my god amazing idea !
Thank you so much!!:)
Epic mirror, the detail is sooo good//
Thank you so much:)
Another way to antique is paint I black first and go over it with rub n buff and whatever color you like. Just another way for you to try on something else
That's a great idea!! Thanks!!
Definitely worth it. Besides the monetary savings, where else are you going to get an ornate gold mirror with skulls on it?
Toooo true!!! Skulls on everything pleaseeeee
what gold spray paint did you use? its so hard to find a good metallic
It looks absolutely beautiful
Thank youuuuuu:)
You keep outdoing yourself! Amazing!!
Thank you!
3:25 lmao before realizing it was a pink glove, I thought you had put the spackle all over your hand, and I was just like "...but why?"
😂😂😂
I mean...I could do it haha
worth itttt 🔥🔥
Thank you thank you:)
Woaaa, Shmoxd wearing gloves? growth
I'm a changed man
Very cool!
Thanks:)
4:51 SORCERY!!! Btw, i really love how the frame turned out, like that foil and clay method has a lot of potential and i see myself using it. also the paint job turned out so good! about the shaving, maybe you could had skipped it by polishing the edged with water while the cay wasnt fully dry? idk, it doenst matter since you wont be doing this ever again lol
Thank you:) Yup if I ever do it again it won't be for a whiiiiile, but I will keep that idea in mind:)
Do a funky shaped mirror with a color full tint. I'm planning to make one but I still yet to have the time and money to do it.
Great idea!!
So awesome 👏
Thxxx:)
Doooope!!
thank youuuu!
This would be an interesting video but I have hard time hearing you over the background music 😅
Oh whoops! I'll have to watch out for that next time!!
beautiful before that purple shie
how dare u! haha