Category Archives: mirrors

Making It / Mirror Made From Salvaged Window / Mike Smith

Posted on March 29, 2012 by destructivetesting

I like taking these old salvaged windows and making mirrors out of them. http://www.etsy.com/listing/96424526/mirror-made-from-salvaged-window-number           http://www.etsy.com/shop/destructivetesting

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Making It / Mirror With Cocobolo Hardwood Frame and Clock / Mike Smith

Posted on March 21, 2012 by destructivetesting

For a long time, I’ve wanted to make a mirror with a clock.  But, drilling a hole in a mirror is beyond my capabilities, and available equipment. Yesterday, my wife and I were on our way to a nearby restaurant … Continue reading →

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Making It / Recycled Three Paneled Mirror / Mike Smith

Posted on March 19, 2012 by destructivetesting

http://www.etsy.com/listing/95861809/recycled-three-paneled-mirror           http://www.etsy.com/shop/destructivetesting

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Some of My Work / Mike Smith

Posted on March 16, 2012 by destructivetesting

After a few months of featuring other artist’s work, I decided it would be OK to show some of my own.                               http://www.etsy.com/shop/destructivetesting

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Making It / Wall Mirror With Blue Found Boards / Mike Smith

Posted on March 5, 2012 by destructivetesting

http://www.etsy.com/listing/95115861/wall-mirror-with-recycled-found-blue        http://www.etsy.com/shop/destructivetesting

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Artist of the Day / Paul Rung

Posted on February 28, 2012 by destructivetesting

Paul is someone who, like me, also makes uses recycled materials in his work. His items are more elaborate and ‘sophisticated’ than mine.                             But, I like … Continue reading →

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Making It / Disco Ball Lamp / Mike Smith

Posted on February 16, 2012 by destructivetesting

I’ve had this disco ball for years, and have never done anything with it.  I decided to use it to make a lamp.  I have a small light bulb on the metal that’s holding the ball up.  It gives off … Continue reading →

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Making It / Walnut Burl Mirror / Mike Smith

Posted on February 2, 2012 by destructivetesting

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Making It / Hickory Wood Wall Mirror with Shelf / Mike Smith

Posted on February 1, 2012 by destructivetesting

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91978410/hickory-wood-mirror-with-shelf http://www.etsy.com/shop/destructivetesting

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Artist’s Tips / Cutting Glass, and Mirrors / Mike Smith

Posted on January 31, 2012 by destructivetesting

 READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!  Or go online and get some, when trying something new.  I’ve been making mirrors this past month.  After breaking too many, I finally went online to see how I was supposed to be doing it.  Just about … Continue reading →

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