My wife found a wonderful project that she wanted to complete on her own.  The only help that she needed (wanted) from me was the purchase of a few packs of shims.

I purchased 2 different types of shims and it turned out that the grain pattern between the 2 was wildly different.  This allowed for some nice contrast in the mirror.

Shim Mirror - A mirror made from shims

Shim Mirror - A mirror made from shims

The first was a cedar contractor shim and the second was a more common 8″ shim.  The 8″ shims were pine and had a nice striped grain. The cedar shims were clear and much longer.  The length of the cedar shim provided a natural way to mix up the pattern.
Click on the image to view the large view of the shim mirror.  This project really turned out terrific and will make a great addition to our home.

 

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