acehole 1 Posted March 22, 2010 Hey everyone been quite some time since Ive posted been very busy Heres the latest Its a 18x24 mirror that was blasted and painted from the backside Then the eagle was blasted on the front giving a frosted look this was one of those (I wonder what this will look like things) Heres the result Hope you enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tlzimmerman 11 Posted March 22, 2010 Sweet, I have experimented with some stuff like this since getting my blaster....but nothing to this scale yet. Thanks for the inspiration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
towman208 38 Posted March 22, 2010 that is very nice.what kind off paint are you using.and are you blasting were the red/blue is then painting or how.i started sand blasting.but not that good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted March 22, 2010 Great looking work Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kenya Posted March 22, 2010 Looks great, would like to know your process. :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 23, 2010 Love that eagle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acehole 1 Posted March 23, 2010 Will try to answer some questions As far as the paint I usually use krylon in a rattle can but it was a little cold yet for that so I used some acrylic enamel and a foam brush nothing special Yes I blasted the red and blue areas I used some oracal 651 for a mask (for the stars and stripes) then the mirror backing was blasted off leaving only the stars and stripes still mirrored then I made the mask of the eagle again using some 651 and applied that mask to the front of the mirror and then blasted it then you just paint the blasted areas on the back of the mirror one thing to remember depending on what youre making a mask of you might have to mirror cut your mask so it wont be backwards on your mirror As for the eagle its on brands of the world just type in eagle in the search bar I hope I didnt confuse anyone Thanks for all the comments Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wwpro 1 Posted March 23, 2010 Nice effect, well done ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 23, 2010 Thanks for the run down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Schramm Posted March 24, 2010 Acehole, Really nice looking mirror I do that type of tone overs alot and it is a really nice effect. Food for thought make sure you put a layer of shellac between the paint you have on there and then apply another coat of spray paint if that is the way you are going to do it and it will last a lot longer. As long as it is framed you will be fine but you cannot glue this to the wall (not that you plan on doing it) with that spraypaint even if it is etched. Another thing if you want to color the eagle in the front you can use rub-n-buff and get a great effect and the glass can still be washed once the rub n buff dries in about 1 hour. Top notch looking mirror and keep posting them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
userjon 1 Posted March 26, 2010 What do you charge for something like this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acehole 1 Posted March 28, 2010 I really couldnt say what I would charge for this I have quite a bit of time in this one & I just wanted to see the effect that I got by doing it this way I get the mirrors at wallyworld for $10 If all I do is blast the front I usually get $25-$30 out of them If blasted and painted usually $35-$40 I took 12 mirrors to a car show last year to a freinds booth sold all 12 and had people asking for more Who wouldve thought huh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites