Re: Broken Mirror

On 25 Mar 2006 01:55:59 -0800, ad.isaac@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

I did wonder whether there is a method of
having a replacement mirror manufactured which might be able to "fake"
the look of an old mirror - bevelling, thickness, blemishes and all?

Yes.

First of all, don't bother about the blemishes. Just get a new one made
up, the right thickness and the right sort of bevel. This is easy,
although not cheap. You need to find a good glazier that actually cuts
glass - most of them these days just install factory units. I would
recommend Roman Glass in Bath or Bristol, if that's your area.

Secondly you can fake failed silvering, but it's a waste of time IMHO. I
do this making up modern fakeware gothtat with bats on it, but I
wouldn't do it on an old piece. If you have the shape and the bevel
right, then you don't need to fake up failed silvering.
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