How to Make a Military Company Pride Logo Mirror for your Soldier

Most military spouses and family members know how important our soldier's unit is to them.  This project is perfect for giving your soldier something unique, stylish, useful and which shows support for his Brigade, Battalion or Company. 



I will be making a mirror of the 585th Engineers Company Logo.

Things you will need:

A Document Frame.
Rubbing Alcohol.
Dry Erase Marker.
Black Paint Marker.
Glass Paint.
Company Logo Printed on Plain Paper.
Metallic Craft Paint (optional).
Drop Cloth.
Krylon Mirror Glass Spray Paint.

Note: This is a hand tracing technique, of course you always have the option of transferring an image as opposed to tracing but I think the hand technique really gives it a personal and artistic touch.

EASE FACTOR: Easy
STEPS TO MAKE: 9  

All of these items can be found easily at your local craft stores like Micheal's and your local big box stores like Walmart.

*Know in advance that you will need to do the mirror finish portion of the project in a well ventilated area like an open garage; or you may prefer to spray it outside.  It's best if you do not attempt to use it indoors because the fumes are very strong.

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Step 1.  Take the glass out of your document frame and clean it thoroughly with rubbing alcohol.  Then lay it on top of your printed logo, positioning the logo exactly where you want it on the finished mirror.

Step 2.  Using the dry erase marker, trace the image of the logo on top of the glass.

Step 3.  Remove the printed logo and flip the mirror around so your dry eraser image is facing down on the table.  (Be careful not to rub the dry eraser image off when doing this step).  Then trace the image of your dry-eraser image using your black paint marker.

Step 4.  Using your glass paint, paint the image you just made with the black paint marker until your image is complete and to your liking.  Let dry for 20 minutes or more.



Step 5.  Optional - while your paint is drying, you can paint the document frame to your liking.  I did mine with a gold metallic craft paint and used a rubbed on technique to make the frame appear antiqued.




Step 6.  When your painted image is dry to the touch, lay your glass down on your drop cloth in the area you will be spray painting in.  Make sure the image you just colored in is facing the ceiling.  Spray paint the glass in clean sweeps to cover the entire glass following the instructions on the can of Mirror Spray Paint. (Yes you are spray painting directly over the image you just colored in).

 

Step 7.  Repeat step 6 until you get your desired coverage.  I sprayed three layers using 15 minute drying times between each layer.

Step 8.  One hour or more after your last layer you can use your new mirror.  Pick up your glass and turn it around to face you; you are now looking at one of the coolest Company Logo mirrors you've ever seen. :)
Just clean off the dry erase marker with a damp cloth, remove any finger prints with rubbing alcohol, and replace your mirror back in its original frame.

Step 9.  Sit back, relax and admire your work. You're finished.

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