Hanging back-to-back large mirrors to spin outdoors

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Hanging back-to-back large mirrors to spin outdoors

by Paul Messing
(Bloomington, IN USA)

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I am looking for the best way to support the weight of 2 circular 1/8" thick 14" mirrors glued back to back. They will be hung outdoors from tree limbs in gardens. I think the answer might be found in the world of stained glass materials, but could use a little guidance. I'm envisioning a lead sealant around the periphery, and some sort of hook attachment on top that would allow the mirrors to spin freely in the breeze. I will also be making smaller mirrors, but the 14" circles will be the heaviest.

Answer

Go to your local stained glass supply shop and ask them what they would do. It will be much easier than me trying to explain without writing a tutorial with pictures. Even then, I only have an idea of what might work. I couldn't guarantee success or even that it would hold the weight of the mirrors.

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