How to Create a DIY Rope Mirror | $20 Makeover

Hi Instructables! Today, I am sharing with you a very easy mirror re-do. This project was inspired by a $529 Bassett Mirror Company Palimar Wall Mirror with Sisal Rope and the catch is that this whole project cost only around $20.

Here are the tools/supplies I've used. The baseball mirror cost $11 in our local thrift store while the sisal rope was bought for $4 in a garage sale.

• Baseball Mirror
• Sisal Rope
• Scissors
• Craft Knife
• Glue Gun & Glue 
• Blade Scraper Tool
• Paint Brush
• Chocolate Chalk Mineral Paint

To prepare the mirror, remove the stitching off the baseball mirror to give it a much plainer surface.

It is a great idea to use paint the base with a color that will complement the sisal rope. In this project, I've chosen a chocolate color paint just in case there are any tiny gaps while attaching the rope. This will give a natural and organic look.

The leftover paints in the mirror were scraped off with a scrapper tool. It scrapes off the paint without scratching the mirror by holding the blade at a 15-20 degree angle.

Since the glue dries quickly, it is best to work in sections while gluing the rope. In order to press the rope really well, I used a craft stick, which prevented me from touching the hot glue.  

Using a bead of glue, I joined the ends by cutting them straight and butting them up against each other. My goal was to cover the entire mirror by gluing each rope piece directly against the last.

It looks absolutely stunning! Doesn't look like a $20 mirror right? Perfect home decor to match any coastal or farmhouse room design! I hope you enjoyed this DIY Rope Mirror tutorial.

For a detailed makeover tutorial and source list:

https://salvagedinspirations.com/diy-rope-mirror/

Here's the video tutorial of the project. If you like the makeover, please consider it give a like, and subscribe!