Antique frame and console table.

Another midnight project, I never seem to work during the day. This is an 'antique' mirror again in the Swedish style. I added a console table in the same finish. The table was made from an Xacto kit from the 'World of Miniatures'. The company no longer exists but you can find many unopened and un-assembled kits on EBay or Etsy. They cost on average 10 euros.

 Here is the first step, lollypop sticks cut on a mini mitre block.

 Assembled and added some balsa strips behind to enclose the glass and backing.

 Front side awaiting finish.

 Choosing some acrylic for the glass, here it's an old plastic casing.

 I was given this product by a friend after I expressed some interest in it. It basically turns anything transparent into a mirror or 'mercury' glass. First spray the surface with a vinegar solution to make the 'age spots'. Careful as this paint is highly toxic so should be used in an open environement. Paint one layer, dap the paint with a towel, then respray again until satisfied. You should not fully cover the surface evenly. Lay the finished glass painted side down onto black card to enhance the effect.

 A coat of Farrow & Ball in 'Breakfast Room Green '. F&B paint is useful as the size is just big enough not to take up too much space in your workroom and the colours are 'old' so good for antique work.

 Here is a tip. I cut the bristles of a new floor brush and many are quite straight and can be used as trim. I painted one in old gold and used it to finish the inside of the frame.

 Here you can see the finished mirror above the console table, freshly assembled.

 Here is the finished mirror, for some odd reason my camera sometimes decide to 'blue' the image!

 I used a scaled down 'domino paper' as backing, sanded it lightly and waxed it up along with the exterieur.

 The console table with the same antique finish, worn down and waxed up. The top was stippled with layers of paint in Burnt Umber and Ochre then lightly sanded.

The underside showing the 'wear'. These kits are great as you can finish them as you go and the quality of the wood is really good.