Copper Foil Mirror - Needs a Back Support ?
I'm constructing my first plain mirror that will be surrounded by stained glass using copper foil, its 30x50 cm.Its to be hung on the wall. and I was wondering about whether it needs to be mounted on a board 1)to support the copper foil and 2) to attach the small hanging chain to. Basically is the copper foil technique strong enough on its own to support its self and to hang a chain from,how do you finish a mirror? Thanks for any advice you can give - Ian Answer You will see how to attach wire to the back of a mirror here Working With Mirror Yes, the copper foil is strong enough to suport the mirror, but since your mirror is so big I'd recommand soldering an 18 gauge wire around the outside edge to give it more support. If you don't know how to do that you will find a tutorial here Use Copper Wire to Finish the Edges |
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