HOW TO MAKE FAUX MERCURY GLASS CABINET DOORS

KRYLON, LOOKING GLASS SPRAY

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KRYLON LOOKING GLASS SPRAY

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INTRODUCTION

Transform your cabinets with a stunning, vintage-inspired look by creating mercury glass doors.

In this guide, we share expert tips and step-by-step instructions on how to craft these beautiful, reflective surfaces.

Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or a seasoned crafter, you’ll find essential techniques for achieving a flawless mercury glass finish, along withthe best materials to use for a long-lasting result.

Ready to add a touch of elegance to your space?

Let’s get started!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

GLASS CABINET DOORS
DISPOSABLE GLOVES (OPTIONAL)
PROTECTIVE GLASSES
TARP OR NEWSPAPERS
VINEGAR
WATER
SPRAY BOTTLE
KRYLON LOOKING GLASS SILVER SPRAY
METALLIC ACRYLIC PAINT
DECO ART AMERICANA DECOR MATTE METALLIC FLAT PAINT
FOLK ART ONE DECOR PAINT BLOSSOM
RED DEVIL MINI GLASS SCRAPER (OPTIONAL)
RAGS
PAPER TOWELS
PLASTIC BAG
SPONGE
PAINTING TAPE (OPTIONAL)
TRASH BAG

WHAT WE’LL COVER

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INTRODUCTION
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
WHAT WE’LL COVER
STEP ONE: PREP WORK AREA
STEP TWO: FILL SPRAY BOTTLE WITH MIXTURE
STEP THREE: CLEAN YOUR GLASS COMPLETELY
STEP FOUR: TAPE OFF PROTECTED EXPOSED WOOD
STEP FIVE: BEFORE YOU START SPRAYING
STEP SIX: SPRAY VINEGAR WATER MIXTURE FIRST
STEP SEVEN: NEXT SPRAY KRYLON LOOKING GLASS
STEP EIGHT: BLOT BOTH TOGETHER
HOW TO ADD COLOR TO YOUR PROJECT
ADDITIONAL HELPFUL HINTS
CONCLUSION
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
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SUPPLIES FOR MERCURY GLASS PROJECT

STEP ONE: PREP WORK AREA

COLLECT ITEMS FOR YOUR PROJECT AND REMOVE ANY PACKAGING
PUT IN TRASH
REMOVE YOUR TARP, SHOWER CURTAIN OR PAPER TO SECURE ON YOUR AREA WHERE YOU ARE GOING TO SPRAY IN A WELL-VENTILATED LOCATION
I CHOSE TO PAINT OUTSIDE ON MY GRASS AND THEM MOVE THE GLASS BACK IN MY GREENHOUSE SHELF TO APPLY THE WATER VINEGAR MIXTURE AND ADDITIONAL PAINT
MOVE TRASH CLOSE FOR DISPOSAL OF PAPER TOWELS AND OTHER TRASH
PUT YOUR DISPOSABLE GLOVES ON
MOVE CABINET DOORS OR GLASS TO THE SPRAYING AREA

STEP TWO: FILL SPRAY BOTTLE WITH MIXTURE

FILL YOU SPRAY BOTTLE 1/2 CUP VINEGAR AND 1/2 CUP WATER
THIS MIXTURE WILL BE USED BEFORE AND AFTER YOU PAINT YOUR GLASS

WINDOW CLEARER AND RAZOR FOR MERCURY GLASS PROJECT

STEP THREE: CLEAN YOUR GLASS COMPLETELY

SPRAY GLASS ON CABINET DOORS WITH GLASS CLEANER TO REMOVE ALL FINGERPINTS AND DIRT
MAKE SURE YOUR GLASS IS COMPLETELY CLEAN

STEP FOUR: TAPE OFF PROTECTED EXPOSED WOOD

TAPE OFF AND PROTECT YOUR EXPOSED WOOD
SINCE I REMOVED MY GLASS COMPLETELY FORM MY CABINET DOORS, I DIDN’T NEED TO TAPE OFF ANYTHING BUT BECAUSE I PAINTED MY CABINET, I HAD PAINT OVERSPILL ON MY GLASS CABINET DOORS
I DID THIS, KNOWING IT WOULD BE EASILY REMOVED
I USED RED DEVIL MINI GLASS SCRAPER TO REMOVE MY OVER PAINT AROUND THE GLASS EDGES

CLOSE-UP OF GLASS SPRAYED WITH KRYLON LOOKING GLASS

STEP FIVE: BEFORE YOU START SPRAYING

MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA BEFORE YOU START PAINTING
PUT ON YOUR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES TO PORTECT YOUR EYES FROM OVERSPRAY
SPRAY YOU SURFACE WITH WATER VINEGAR SPRAY
SHAKE YOUR KRYLON LOOKING GLASS SPRAY
REMOVE TEH LID WITH A SCREWDRIVER
SHAKE AGAIN RIGHT BEFORE SPRAYING SURFACE

MERCURY GLASS

STEP SIX: SPRAY VINEGAR WATER MIXTURE FIRST

WHEN YOU SPRAY YOUR VINEGAR WATER MIXTURE WITH YOUR SPRAY BOTTLE OVER GLASS

STEP SEVEN: NEXT SPRAY KRYLON LOOKING GLASS

THEN SPRAY KRYLON, LOOKING GLASS OVER VINEGAR WATER MIXTURE

STEP EIGHT: BLOT BOTH TOGETHER

START TO BLOT THE VINEGAR WATER MIXTURE AND KRYLON, LOOKING GLASS SPRAY WITH A PAPER TOWEL, PLASTIC BAG, SPONGE, OR RAG
DO THIS UNTIL YOU HAVE YOUR DESIRED RESULT
IF YOU WANT COLOR IN YOUR PROJECT, CONTINUE ON TO STEP EIGHT

MERCURY GLASS GARDEN HUTCH

FOLKART ONE DECOR PAINT AND DECOART AMERICANA DECOR MATTE METALLICS

HOW TO ADD COLOR TO YOUR PROJECT

THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WAYS TO APPLY COLOR TO YOUR MERCURY GLASS PROJECT

THIS IS HOW I ADDING PAINT TO MOD PODGE AND APPLIED IT IN THE EMPTY SPACES

ON A DISPOSABLE PLATE, POUR 1 TEASPOON OF MOD PODGE TO 2 TABLESPOONS OF PAINT
MIX TOGETHER
IN OPEN AREAS, I APPLIED MY DECOART AMERICANA DECOR MATTE METALLICS SILVER PAINT AND MY SOFT PINK FOLKART ONE DECOR PAINT IN BLOSSOM BY BLOTTING PAINT INTO EXPOSED AREAS
IMMEDIATELY SPRAY PAINT WITH VINEGAR WATER MIXTURE AND IMMEDIATELY BLOT
REPEAT UNTIL YOUR DESIRED RESULTS

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL HINTS

MAKE SURE TO LABEL YOUR 1/2 WATER, 1/2 VINEGAR MIXTURE FOR FUTURE USE
WHEN WORKING ON GLASS, I LIKE TO USE THE BLUE SHOP PAPER TOWELS
IF YOU DON’T HAVE RAZOR BLADES TO REMOVE PAINT OVERSPILL, YOU CAN USE STEEL WOOL
ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE NOT STUCK WITH THE FINAL RESULT
IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR END RESULT, YOU CAN ALWAYS REMOVE ALL PAINT ON GLASS EASILY WITH A YOUR MINI PAINT SCRAPER
START OVER UNTIL YOU FIND YOUR PERFECT END RESULT
NEVER BECOME FRUSTRATED
SELF EXPRESSION AND ARTISTIC EXPLORATION IS PART OF THE PROCESS
ABOVE ALL, HAVE FUN!

CONCLUSION

With just a few simple steps, you can achieve the timeless beauty of mercury glass and give your cabinets a stunning, vintage-inspired makeover.

By using the right techniques and materials, you handcrafted mercury glass doors will not only enhance your space but also stand the test of time.

Now that you have the knowledge and inspiration, it’s time to bring your vision to life.

Whether you’re updating a single piece or transforming an entire room, you elegant new cabinets are sure to impress!

Happy crafting!

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