before the sandblasting (part 1)

so i started preparing the mirrors for sam's expert sandblasting :)

drawing a tree 

wrapping the mirror with 'contact paper'

transferring the drawing using graphite paper 

cutting the design with x-acto knife

since the design gets stenciled on the back of the mirror (because that's where the silver mirror finish is), you have to remember that the stencil has to be applied backwards...which doesn't really matter with a TREE, but if you're doing a WORD...it matters! :)

i did 2 mirrors. on the mirror to the right  i just  freehanded the tree, cutting out the graphite transfer step.

i'll post again as i paint the wood plaques and after the mirrors have been sandblasted!  >:)