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Simple Problem, but Google didn't help...

terrier3 — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 14:35:42 GMT

I bought a frame at an estate sale several weeks ago. It is carved wood and features acorns and oak leaves...my fall favorites.

I want to turn it into a mirror, but don't know where to go to buy mirror glass. I would REALLY like the mirror to be beveled, if possible...but will settle for a plain mirror.

When I googled "mirror glass" - all I get are auto glass places.

TIA!

Re: Simple Problem, but Google didn't help...

MaggieToo — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 14:37:55 GMT

Try Googling ""glass company"". I did that and our local glass and mirror companies showed up.

Re: Simple Problem, but Google didn't help...

minkbunny — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 14:42:06 GMT

Lots and lots of places come up to buy beveled mirrored glass for crafts but have you tried locally? At the craft stores? Hobby Lobby and places like that sell them on line, same with Ebay and lots of others. But seeing and buying one in person locally would be so much easier.

Re: Simple Problem, but Google didn't help...

Cakers1 — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 14:43:38 GMT

terrier: You need to google mirror glass and your area.

Buffalo Picture Frame and Mirror is one that came up.

Re: Simple Problem, but Google didn't help...

terrier3 — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 14:45:09 GMT

Thanks pals!

Re: Simple Problem, but Google didn't help...

reiki604 — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 15:42:57 GMT

Some stained glass supply sites also sell mirrored glass.

Re: Simple Problem, but Google didn't help...

terrier3 — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 15:50:31 GMT

On 8/9/2014 Cakers1 said:
terrier: You need to google mirror glass and your area.

Buffalo Picture Frame and Mirror is one that came up.

This store is right by Trader Joes and the best donuts in the world (my client) - Paula's Donuts. She always gives me a free dozen...even when I try to refuse.

Road Trip!!!!

Re: Simple Problem, but Google didn't help...

scotttie — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 15:56:32 GMT

Lol. I was going to suggest the good ole yellow pages (the ones with the paper phone book) but looks like you found the place you want. Congrats!

Re: Simple Problem, but Google didn't help...

terrier3 — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 16:07:50 GMT

On 8/9/2014 Hildegarde Withers said:
On 8/9/2014 terrier3 said:
I bought a frame at an estate sale several weeks ago. It is carved wood and features acorns and oak leaves...my fall favorites.

Me, too! With or without pumpkins mixed in.

I bought a nut dish just because it had an acorn on it...a squirrel was holding it. I told myself I wouldn't buy anymore trinket stuff, but I couldn't resist.

Your mirror is going to look very nice.

An acorn AND a squirrel....be still my heart!!!!

Re: Simple Problem, but Google didn't help...

Cakers1 — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 16:36:13 GMT

On 8/9/2014 terrier3 said:
On 8/9/2014 Cakers1 said:
terrier: You need to google mirror glass and your area.

Buffalo Picture Frame and Mirror is one that came up.

This store is right by Trader Joes and the best donuts in the world (my client) - Paula's Donuts. She always gives me a free dozen...even when I try to refuse.

Road Trip!!!!

I'm not a donut person myself but you enjoy with some Trader Joe's coffee.

Re: Simple Problem, but Google didn't help...

terrier3 — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 18:50:19 GMT

UPDATE:

I just got back from Buffalo Picture Frame. The frame is too thin for a beveled mirror. The regular mirror, backing and hanging hardware will be $15 total.

The man who owns this store pulled some small nails out of the frame and said they were square handmade nails. He said the frame is from the late 1800's. It is oak and the carved oak leaves and acorns are hand carved too. He gave me several of the nails and kept some in the frame. I asked him why he did that, and he said in case I ever want to sell it, the construction and the nails will help pinpoint it's age.

I got it at an estate sale (up in an attic again!) for less than $5! It will be about $20 in all...a real deal.

Estate sale fans...ALWAYS go to the back of the attics!