| Why spend money on a production line built | | | | sure that you handle the glass by the edges. |
| scrying mirror, when you can make your own. | | | | Creating your mirror - Lay out some old |
| You can make it to your own design - really | | | | newspaper and gently place your clean glass on |
| make it your own. You could also give them | | | | top. Again making sure not to touch the glass |
| away as gifts. | | | | itself - only handling it by the edge. Spray the |
| Here is how to do it: | | | | glass using a light gentle backward and forward |
| Picture Frame - First you need to visit some | | | | motion until the glass is completely covered. Make |
| second hand stores or garage sales to find | | | | sure you do not let the paint run and if you are |
| yourself an old picture frame. It is best if it is dark | | | | painting it outside (you should only use spray |
| in color as shiny frames have a tendency to | | | | paints in a well ventilated area) then choose a day |
| reflect.. Whilst the condition of the frame is not so | | | | that is dry and not windy. You do not want any |
| important you should ensure that the glass is in a | | | | debris landing on your mirror! If possible try to |
| very good condition. Check that it is clear and | | | | completely cover the glass in the first coat - if |
| unscratched. You do not want one too small or to | | | | you use more coats it can make flaws in the |
| large as you may want to carry it around with | | | | mirror itself. Leave it to dry for a good few hours |
| you at some point. It should be of a comfortable | | | | until it is completely dry. |
| size to hold and carry. A frame of approximately | | | | The frame - Whilst the glass is drying you can |
| 12″ diameter is a good size. | | | | utilise your time by repairing, painting or decorating |
| Paint - You need to buy a spray can of high gloss | | | | the original frame to your own design. When your |
| black paint. Check that it is suitable for use with | | | | glass is totally dry then reposition it in the frame. |
| glass as some of them are not. Remove the | | | | You now have a perfect scrying mirror - which is |
| glass gently and give it a good clean with glass | | | | every bit as good as a purchased one and costs |
| cleaner. Allow it to dry for a few hours and make | | | | just a fraction of the price. |