How to Make a Spoon Mirror

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get a round mirror with a diameter of 3 inches (7.6 cm) or above;

   Center the mirror, as you will be creating an even larger circle on the template. , The mirror circle should be perfectly centered.
   
   Make your larger circle as big as you desire--you will be covering it with spoon pieces so consider how many you will need when creating the large circle. , Leave the mirror circle in tact (don’t cut that one out). , You will be making the flower using the scoop part of the spoon and discarding the handles.
   
   Take care when cutting handles so that you don’t break the scoop part. , Place a dab of hot glue on the back of each scoop and press firmly so the glue adheres to the cardboard.
   
   Allow the glue to dry before moving onto the next circle. , Add glue as you work, allowing circle to dry before moving onto the next circle. ,, Allow paint to dry completely. ,, Lay flat as the mirror adheres to the spoons/cardboard. ,
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   Step 2: Trace the circumference of the mirror on the piece of cardboard.

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   Step 3: Trace a larger circle

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   Step 4: using your mirror circle as a guide.

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   Step 5: Cut out large circle and set aside.

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   Step 6: Break/cut spoon handles.

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   Step 7: Encircle the mirror tracing on your cardboard with spoon scoops.

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   Step 8: Create a circle of spoon scoops around the first scoop circle.

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   Step 9: Continue working your way outward until the entire cardboard is covered with spoons.

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    Step 10: Spray paint entire board

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    Step 11: covering spoons and any cardboard that may be showing.

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    Step 12: Cut away the cardboard around the edges so the only edges that show are the spoon scoops.

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    Step 13: Hot glue the mirror in the middle of the spoon art.

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    Step 14: Hang the mirror on your wall.

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