How to Make Any Mirror Look Like the Anthropologie Gleaming Primrose. -

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DIY Anthropologie Mirror That You Can Create For Cheap.

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Anthropologie is my FAVORITE store. I love every single thing in there, so when the Gleaming Primrose Mirror started trending, it was no surprise to me. I had to figure out a way to re-create it. If you’ve never seen it, it is an arched, antique-looking mirror that comes in small to the-biggest-mirror-I’ve-ever-seen, sizes.

I WILL get the giant one, one day.

If you’re rich and want to skip the DIY tutorial and get the real, Anthropologie Gleaming Primrose Mirror, here it is. Tag me on insta here so I can see how you style it.

Let me live through you.

Here is the video version of this post, if you’re interested:

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Repurpose a mirror to make it look like an antique.

If you are anything like I am, then you are probably drawn to antique items. I think most people are at least intrigued by vintage clothing and decor. (You can read more about this fascination here if you’d like.)

I have been on a quest for the perfect mirror to repurpose so that it would have a gold, antique, effect, and Goodwill came through, per usual.

Shop Anthropologie Look Alike Supplies:

Weatherseal (This is key for giving your mirror that arched shape.)
Tacky Glue
Gold Spray Paint
Pearl Garland
Top Embellishment
Side Embellishment
Wooden Flowers
Gold Leaf Kit (Optional)
Gold Leaf Brush (Optional)
Yardstick (Optional, for the base.)
Duck Tape (In case your base splinters when you break it.)
Mirror (Mine was thrifted, but if you want to use an extra large, floor length mirror this one is a GREAT option.)

How do you make a homemade mirror?

Glue the pearl garland to the weatherseal.

step by step Anthropologie gleaming primrose mirror

2. Gather items to spray paint.

3. Spray paint the items above as well at the pearl/ weatherstrip combo.

4. Cut the mirror out of the frame, if the frame is too chunky, or if you want to manipulate the shape a little bit.

5. Optional- Glue some sort of support to the back of the mirror. Not totally necessary but I had extra yardsticks laying around, so I thought it couldn’t hurt.

6. Press the sticky side of the weatherseal onto the mirror in an arched shape. I truly feel like this is what makes this project complete. The mirror I had was more geometric, so this really softened the edges.

7. Glue down the embellishments.

8. Glue a yardstick to the bottom for a sturdier base. I scored mine the length of the mirror, then karate-kicked it in half, which resulted in splintered edges. I wrapped the end in Duck Tape before spray painting it, and you couldn’t even tell.

9. Optional: Apply gold leaf for a little extra razzle dazzle.

. Now, this step is totally unnecessary. However, it really does make the mirror more antique looking.

Gold Leaf Tips:

Cover the area in adhesive, then gently lay the entire gold leaf over it.
Be extra careful not to go over the adhesive with the dusting brush. I learned this the hard way and made a huge mess.
If you feel that the gold is too bright, dull it down with a shot or two of spray paint.

How to style mirror on shelf: