To make a mirror like the one I made today, you will need to gather some supplies. First, you'll need a round mirror in a frame. You have to be able to remove the mirror, so check before you buy. You will also need a round piece of clear glass in the same size as the mirror, some black paint, black felt, strong glue, and a brush. You might also want some additional paint or supplies to decorate the frame.
1. Remove the original mirror from the frame. Remove any hangers or other parts that would prevent the mirror from sitting flat on a table. Hang on to any screws or backing.
2. Make sure your clear glass fits in the frame.
3. Clean the glass thoroughly and wipe with a lint-free towel.
4. Carefully paint one side of the glass with black paint. Paint designed for glass works best. Use a thin coat and avoid brush strokes.
5. Apply more thin coats of paint until the glass blocks all light.
6. While you are waiting for the paint to dry, you can decorate the frame as desired. I think it's better to be conservative with such decoration, since you don't want to be distracted while scrying. The mirror frame I bought is already black, so I'm not going to alter it.
7. Insert the glass into the frame. The unpainted side needs to face out. You may be able to replace the mirror's backing. If not, you will want to apply a thin bead of glue to the edge of the glass to secure it.
8. Cut a round piece of black felt the same size as your frame and glue it to the back of the mirror. You can also use self-adhesive felt. The felt gives your mirror a more finished look/feel and protects the table surface from scratches.
Tomorrow I will offer some ideas on how to use the magick mirror.
