Blocky71 Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Hey folks I saw an idea on a garden website where a ' gate ' had been glued onto reflective backing so when it was mounted on the wall it gave the illusion of an open gate with another garden behind. The reviews on quality were mixed and as it was an acrylic reflective backing, some people were getting a warped reflection with their products, one even saying it was like that one of those fairground mirrors!. That coupled with its £180 price tag led me to me having a go myself with an old sliding wardrobe mirror that handily had safety film applied so if it does meet with an accident it will stay in one piece. Here's a couple of pics of the end result. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Nice work Chris, I've seen the window framed mirrors in gardens before but not a full gate setup. It creates a good illusion and (from the image at least), is very hard to see it isn't a real opening! Must feel good to have created it yourself too. ;) Wonder what the foxes will make of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocky71 Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Hey Stu I was thinking of maybe doing a window too but will leave as is for now.... I'm pretty happy with the result but I don't mind telling you it was a pain to make. I had to go to bnq 3 times for ' one more plank ' after fudging up my angles !.... No sign of those pesky foxes since thankfully, if that's what it was, I do still wonder..... All the best matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltatango301 Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 But what if your mates come round get drunk and try and walk through lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocky71 Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 I guess if that happens then I'll need to be quick with my phone and send it in to you've been framed. At least I'd get £250 even if the mirror gets broken ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North West Neps Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 I had to go to bnq 3 times for ' one more plank ' after fudging up my angles !.... So it ended up costing 180 quid after all ? Kidding, really impressive work and a very effective illusion, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocky71 Posted September 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 If you add my time it cost more mate !. I think money wise I spent £30 on the 2nd hand mirrors. ( I got a pair, the other is in the gym/garage) Materials came in around £80 and probably about 20 man hours labour but I am a painfully slow worker !. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North West Neps Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 So the spare mirror is in the garage until it gets mounted on the bedroom ceiling eh ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocky71 Posted September 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Those days are long over mate, there's not much that gets mounted in the bedroom these days ....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Yossu Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 That's absolutely brilliant! Looks really realistic. Might have a go at something like that myself. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocky71 Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Thanks Yossu There's things I'd of done differently, hindsight and all that but I'm pleased with the end result, I still have a couple of little finishes to make. There's a few topics and 'how to' guides on " Pinterest" website that are helpful and I copied this gate from the primrose website. My gate looks the best if you're stood to the left of it, it's not so effective when stood to the right so if you were positioning the gate project left of the middle of your wall / fence I'd suggest having it ' opening ' from the other side if you get my drift..... They don't mention that anywhere........ Cheers chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanasmil Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 It is so cosy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UstedButler Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 It is so cosy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaera Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 Very clever idea. But I can see myself walking into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocky71 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 It's not happened yet and we're over 2 years in now.... I've had a blackbird and a sparrow try and fight with there reflection but that's as drastic as it's got ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer76720 Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 It is so cosy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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