Using Stencils and Mirror glass to create a vintage mercury glass finish

Today Melissa is taking a break from painting furniture for home staging and gives a tutorial on creating the perfect vintage mercury glass finish. This quick and easy technique is very addictive and can be used in multiple ways to add tons of character to any glass piece!
To purchase the stencil used in this video, and other DIY supplies, visit vintagebeedesign.com
Items used:
Stencil - vintagebeedesign.com/search?t...
Krylon 2x spray paint (Espresso) www.amazon.com/Krylon-K027380...
Krylon looking glass paint - www.amazon.com/Krylon-Looking...
Krylon metallic silver paint - www.amazon.com/Krylon-K01406-...
paper towels, painters tape, paper to cover areas you don't want to overspray
alcohol & vinegar in small spray bottles (I used misting bottles, but any spray bottle will do) Here's the one I use: vintagebeedesign.com/products...
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[@loubnahakim]

Thank you for explaining why using the different materials and the purpose of each material/step. Great tutorial.

[@cathyleslie568]

How gorgeous!!! Soooooooo beautiful!!!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you!!

[@cherylmacedo5521]

Pretty Spectacular Indeed !!! Fantastic Melissa !!! 🤎🤍🤎🤍🤎🤍🤎

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you so much! This is one of my favorite pieces I’ve ever done!

[@britzel71]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you so much!! 💕💕

[@g.m.3286]

Just perfect!!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Gabriela Hutchion-Marcus Thank you! That’s so kind!

[@lisahansen5594]

Love them ❤

[@MsBettyRubble]

Lovely affect! Looks authentic. Your technique is fantastic

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you! I loved this piece so much I kept it!

[@vickiejohnston3686]

Stunning !!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you! I ended up keeping this piece. It’s one of my favorites in my house.

[@user-hx9xn7lt1o]

So different and sooo lovely.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you! I ended up keeping this piece. It’s in my living room as a bar cabinet. I completely love it still!

[@bettinatunggal2222]

Wow so pretty!

[@brendam2235]

Wow that turned out beautiful ❤️

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you! I loved it so much, I ended up keeping it! I was supposed to sell it, but I didn’t want to anymore!

[@virginiaspindle8403]

Beautiful job. I can't wait to do this to my window. U r such an inspiration.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you!

[@cathyleslie568]

I am in love!!!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you so much! I ended up having to keep this piece for myself. I just can't part with it!

[@sm3296]

Gorgeous!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you so much!

[@marynapier2007]

This looks amazing. I would love to try this on an old hutch that I have. Thank you for sharing.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

I ended up keeping this piece and it’s one of my favorites in my house.

[@janrankin2457]

WOW!!!!! 😯 Great job.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@kathyjones4869]

Gorgeous

[@evangeliasharp2928]

absolutely love this great job

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you! I love this piece so much I had to keep it!

[@kimmiller8640]

Beautiful ❤

[@mswoe042]

Looks awesome, great tutorial. Enjoyed, thanks for sharing!!!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you! I hope you give it a try!

[@susanhamilton1822]

Beautiful!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you!

[@robindestasio7563]

Love it, love it, love it :) Going to do this on my TV cabinet doors :)

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you so much!

[@Embracetherandom]

BEAUTIFUL! Awesome video! Thank you so much for sharing you are amazing!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you for the kind words! It’s much appt encouragement!

[@sandracapra6130]

Ok you Aced it! I have to do this.Thank you!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Sandra Capra you are welcome!! I hope you do try it!! It’s so much fun!

[@nickituschmann46]

Those turned out great 👍

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you! I loved this piece so much I ended up keeping it instead of selling it!

[@jodidavis6595]

Very nice. I loved the soft music behind your video. Very charming art wrk.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you!

[@sckattus]

Your Work is Beautiful ❤️

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@theresaschlentner4769]

Looks great!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

🥰🥰

[@jimsbikingadventures8812]

GORGEOUS!!!!!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you! I loved this piece so much I had to keep it!

[@SC-de5to]

Could you show us the finished piece? It looks great even before being fully assembled so I can't imagine how lovely it looks completed.

[@2222dw]

This is one of my faves-I want to do a few of the windows i’ve rescued from trash!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

I loved this piece so much that I ended up keeping the cabinet.

[@gwencupit2243]

I Knew your the one who taught me how to do my first mirror 😉 thank you❣

[@VintageBeeDesign]

You are very welcome!

[@debrajenkins5390]

Amazing!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you!!

[@ShoshoHassan-qd4nj]

It’s amazing dearest thanks a lot ❤️

[@VintageBeeDesign]

I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@lesliezagrobelny4820]

So beautiful

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you so much

[@quakeychristchurch]

Amazing.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you! This piece I kept. I’m still in love with it.

[@gillianthurlow4723]

Thank you You have really inspired me to have a go.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Yay! That’s what it’s all about!

[@joburrow9863]

Very lovely.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you!

[@Cherie5353]

Beautiful

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you I appreciate you watching.

[@franceswitham8214]

Lovely💓

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you!

[@MattyMcdaddy]

Awesome!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you!! You did a great job editing!

[@kariscary8917]

Your project is amazing!!! Thank you for showing the small flaws that can help us from making them and to have amazing results.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

kari scary you are very welcome. In the end, I loved this piece so much that I ended up keeping it.

[@kimberlydrake8463]

Wow! I love this look🤩 I have never seen this technique with stencils...it’s awesome....I paint furniture and have an old farmhouse....this would look so nice on some upcoming projects..thank you for sharing 😊🌟k

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Kimberly Drake I’m so glad you enjoyed this video!! I ended up having to keep this piece i loved it so much!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

I have another technique that I really want to try with tissue or mulberry paper. I'll be trying that one out soon. Stay tuned to find out if it's a hit or a fail. lol.

[@Silversmoke1000]

Great instructions. Beautiful results. The seal on the stationary portion of my kitchen window apparently wore out and so that part of it has become discolored with white spots in between the two panes. Before I replace the window I am going to try this method. It's so lovely anyway that I want to use it on one of my hutches as well. This way my window will remain functional for now AND look gorgeous. New windows aren't cheap. Thanks.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thanks for watching, and the kind words! Good luck!

[@gwencupit2243]

I love it💕💞❣

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you!

[@jacklynwilliams3400]

Beautiful...

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you! I love this piece do much that I kept it!

[@pegeggeggleston4315]

Great technique and instruction. Thanks for sharing. Continued success. Love PegEgg

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you! It’s very much appreciated!

[@christawright3500]

Hello from Orlando! This looks great! I'm trying to turn mirrored sconces into mercury glass..I've got to look up how to do that now...

[@VintageBeeDesign]

You will need to use a product to remove the back of the mirror. It’s much more difficult, but still feasible. You just have to remove the glass and backing (without breaking them) first.

[@deborahharris2962]

Turned out fabulous. Nice brown paint, it looks like chocolate.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

This is one of my favorite pieces I’ve ever done. I ended up keeping it!

[@deborahharris2962]

@@VintageBeeDesign I looked again, I know why you kept. It is a nice colour and the glass fabulous I want to do thexmirror glass and stencil on my front door. It's an old Victorian era home, and the original glass was that etched glass, however only one piece left inside in the door into the living room, that is red with a pattern. I have always wanted to do etched glass in the front door but expensive to buy it, the red is way expensive. Now I see this I think the mirror glass and stencil is the way to go. I know you can now buy etching paste but I like this. Is there a final reveal where you put them that I could look at?

[@VintageBeeDesign]

@deborah harris Follow me on Instagram.com/vintagebeedesign and I’ll post a photo of it tomorrow

[@deborahharris2962]

@@VintageBeeDesign thanks, will do. Cheers.

[@soopermom1000]

This is amazing! I can't wait to try it. Can you show us the technique on how you did the wood finish on the front please? I want to do this to all of my glass, and furniture now! LOL

[@VintageBeeDesign]

I’m sorry! I missed your comment asking about how I did the cabinet finish. Here you go. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZKxh6emas6Vgrc

[@ladytt8577]

Amazing ,lovley, I ll make my own 💗

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you!

[@ladytt8577]

@@VintageBeeDesign please ,when you use metallic when mirror sprey ,only that I dont understand . Firsr laser after patteen Is mirror?

[@VintageBeeDesign]

I do my pattern, then use mirror spray, then metallic spray (they have a different look than each other). The metallic silver will look like the mirror has lost it’s reflectiveness. So, you’ll have the shiny mirror and the “dull “ mirror, just like real mercury glass.

[@mmechien6760]

I stumbled upon your video and I was blown away by your project! I've NEVER commented on a KZbin video! I just found an antique door with glass inserts and I think your technique would be so perfect. I was wondering if light can still filter through the glass? I do plan to use the antique door to replace my front door. BTW, thanks for sharing the technique!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Mme Chien Thank you! That’s so kind! I hope you do try it and tell me how it goes! I’m actually going to try another one with smoked glass and gold leafing today!

[@cherryvaleleatherock6900]

The Ciccades in the back ground are beautiful music to craft to. Please excuse my error in spelling. I just love the sound of the insects as you work. 8-)

[@VintageBeeDesign]

I actually love the sound too!

[@genevatilley2317]

Very nice, would suggest having all done except for 2. Do the measuring skip to the last 2. Will save time.

[@imirodriguez334]

Absolutely beautiful! Would love to see the finished project. Thank you for sharing these steps from beginning to end. Very detailed.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

imirodriguez334 we are working on the final video of the entire piece. Subscribe and you should see it soon!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Here's the final piece, including how I painted the cabinet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZKxh6emas6Vgrc

[@neeshapatterson2730]

Your amazing

[@VintageBeeDesign]

That’s very kind. Thank you!

[@vickibrain8959]

So beautiful! Have you ever used a sanding block to kind of distress the stencil? I am wondering how that would work.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

I have not. I’m sure you could. You could also use alcohol to spritz and distress.

[@karenw8929]

Thank you ... I have a vintage airstream and two of the windows look terrible because there is an interior UV film between two layers of glass that is cracked and curling and can't be removed until I take the entire two-window assembly apart. I'm going to use this technique to camouflage the cracked UV, but without the background coat because I want the light to show through ... may be a disaster, but this is the best method I can think of, temporarily, to make the windows decorative in a way that will let light through and use the crackle as a design element. Experimenting by the seat of my pants! lol

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Did you try it out? I would love to know how it went.

[@karenw8929]

@@VintageBeeDesign I haven't yet as I need to wait for warmer weather. The entire interior needs painting.

[@katharinawegelin8831]

Sehr cool Respekt

[@cherylmatthews4066]

Take that Isoprol and RUN for your life 🤪 Everyone is now after it for sanitising their hands etc.....Covid19 and we all are on lockdown, stores sold out of this and alot of other stuff. Omg! Puppy pads are sort after too...... I love the way your project turned out. Im going to try that now. Stay safe everyone Cheryl from UK xxxx

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Cheryl Oldford so funny! Yeah. Thankfully I have a full cupboard of project supplies, including waaayyy too many puppy pads. Somehow I put them on auto order with Amazon. Lol. 💕

[@kimmiller8640]

Thank you so much for not rushing through the steps! You are a very good teacher😊

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you! Sometimes I need to remember to keep it slow!

[@nidhisuri9668]

Great video. Thanks for such awesome tips. Qq. Can I roll/brush paint in the back instead of spraying it?? Right at the end I mean. Thanks.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Yes, you can.

[@user-xv2sv9vp7m]

Very pretty look. It would have been more helpful to see the process if you'd lifted up the doors after each application.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

This was one of my first videos. I think I’ve gotten better .

[@idaniamorales6058]

👏👏

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you! This is still one of my favorite pieces ever. I kept it for my home.

[@kimwilkins7344]

Absolutely beautiful!! My cabinet is off white….what color background paint color would you recommend?

[@VintageBeeDesign]

When you say background color, what do you recommend? Do you mean the color behind the mercury glass? If so, you could go with almost anything. Why not try a navy blue? You can always practice on thrifted art first!

[@vinijain1618]

This looks absolutely beautiful.. I'd been longing to do this technique!! Qq- have u done anythg similar on mirror?

[@VintageBeeDesign]

I haven’t because I don’t have any to strip the back off

[@raguiael-hussein7435]

Thx so much ... amazing Please what did you used the vinegar for

[@VintageBeeDesign]

The vinegar sort of breaks up the paint, creating small speckles and texture.

[@amberlappe5331]

What stencil is that you are using? I love! I tried finding and clicked on links below and couldn’t find anywhere?

[@VintageBeeDesign]

I don't think it's made anymore, but I know I have one in my store. I'll put it online and send you the link. I'm sorry that I missed your comment.

[@donnak3724]

This is BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so much for teaching and sharing! I would love to do this on my china cabinet. I heard you say that the product used for the mirror technique was called Mirror Mate but I can not seem to locate it anywhere. Can you please advise where you purchased it or if there are any substitutes that may work? I don't want to just guess and then mess my project up completely and have to cry. lol

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Any mirror glass product can be used. I typically buy mine on Amazon.

[@donnak3724]

@@VintageBeeDesign thank you so much for the advice and quick response!

[@aprilchavez1056]

Mara, can you do raised stencils on mirror? thanks for this video

[@VintageBeeDesign]

April Chavez I probably would not do that. Because it’s behind the glass, it wouldn’t really show. You could do it on the outside of the glass though.

[@aprilchavez1056]

Rave Home Staging Thanks that’s what I meant. Would I need to prime the mirror first so the clay would stick?

[@jeanettemyers6273]

What would it look like if you sprayed the stencil with white?

[@VintageBeeDesign]

You certainly could do that, but I don’t think that would look “old”. Maybe I’ll try it on a future piece.

[@bonniecriscione-brown1225]

This is so beautiful. It looks amazing! I have black glass in my kitchen cabinet doors. Would you reco on black opaque glass? Any advise is appreciated!

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Bonnie Criscione-Brown is it smoked glass, or fully opaque?

[@bonniecriscione-brown1225]

Rave Home Collection & Staging it is opaque.

[@bonniecriscione-brown1225]

It is opaque black.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Bonnie Criscione-Brown can you email me a photo at [e-mail]?

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Bonnie Criscione-Brown ok. They are seriously dark. 😬 if it were my kitchen, I would probably have new glass cut and inserted, or even more likely, paint over the glass.

[@emanfarouk8905]

What is the use of the vinegar?

[@VintageBeeDesign]

The vinegar is to help add details. It reacts differently than the alcohol.

[@cathyleslie568]

Where did you buy the spray bottle's?

[@VintageBeeDesign]

I buy them from Amazon. www.amazon.com/Beautify-Beauties-Flairosol-Empty-Bottle/dp/B07GRD5WLD/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2TC8Q5VUKVUM7&dchild=1&keywords=misting+spray+bottle&qid=1588633408&sprefix=misting+sp%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-2

[@AshtaarZuaiter369]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@VintageBeeDesign]

💕💕

[@ladycarolyn5545]

If I did my stencil in white would I need to use white on the last step where you sprayed the brown all over. I hope that makes sense. Your project is beautiful

[@VintageBeeDesign]

No. That really has to do with what you want to see behind the reflective surface. A dark color is usually better.

[@ladycarolyn5545]

@@VintageBeeDesign Thank you so much for getting back to me. 💖

[@VintageBeeDesign]

You are very welcome. I apologize it took so long! I usually try to answer the same day, but it’s been a little crazy.

[@V10lette579]

Are you using straight alcohol and vinegar or are they a 50/50 blend with water?

[@VintageBeeDesign]

These are straight up 100% of the product. I did not dilute at all.

[@judichristopher4604]

WOW.... This is BEAUTIFUL... EXCELLENT VIDEO... Thank you so much for sharing this video. Question> What was that "Digging" Noise in the background? It was a little annoying... All We want to do is to HEAR YOU TALK.... No background noise.

[@judichristopher4604]

Dinging noise ...not Digging ...

[@theresaschlentner4769]

Why can’t I find this stencil?

[@VintageBeeDesign]

It has been discontinued, but I might have 1 left. I won’t be able to check until Monday, but I will then.

[@marilyngriffin4183]

You might want to think about speeding up MORE of this video as a bunch of us just wanted to see the materials and technique. thanks.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Marilyn Griffin thanks for the feedback.

[@HurrainMalik-jk4eh]

Can u plz mention the name of spray which u used for mirror effect

[@VintageBeeDesign]

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[@HurrainMalik-jk4eh]

@@VintageBeeDesign thank u so much

[@williamcorbett7810]

Nice What is your ratio of vinegar to alcohol? Looks like fun

[@VintageBeeDesign]

They are in different bottles, so it’s really just what you like.

[@williamcorbett7810]

@@VintageBeeDesign thank you , great video.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you! I hope you give it a try!

[@lanamarie983]

Was just wondering do you find baby wipes work better then paper towel? I’ve never antiqued a mirror before but I’m gearing up to. Any kind baby wipe?

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Paper towels are absorbent whereas baby wipes are still moist. I didn’t want to completely blot it all up. Either would work. I’m generally not someone who uses baby wipes for projects, but it is helpful here .

[@phaedon55]

if you spray straight down you won't get overspray

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Good tip! Thanks!

[@Nettsinthewoods]

I enjoyed this, thank you. The video could really do without the tinkling and tapping noises in the background though.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Sooner-im9qf]

You say, " I think you'll find when it's all done, it's pretty spectacular." Well, you didn't show us the completed piece of furniture. Would really have liked to have seen the finished product all put together. I'm sure it was nice.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Here is the before and after... instagram.com/p/B0wR2EZnjqy/?

[@44alwaysrightjlp]

Should you have been inhaling all those paint fumes when you were pregnant? At least you look pregnant.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Awww. You are concerned for my health AND you think I’m young enough to have been pregnant. How thoughtful of you! Thanks for watching and thinking of me!

[@RVBadlands2015]

Just too much talking not enough doing.

[@VintageBeeDesign]

I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the commentary.

[@AlpineArts]

What do you think the purpose of a tutorial is? I will say the” I’m gonna go ahead…” started to get distracting, but that’s probably a more me thing than it is Vintage Bee thing.

[@kathyjones4869]

Gorgeous

[@VintageBeeDesign]

Thank you!! 💕