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A Modern Mirror 

8/23/2013

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This past month I had the fabulous opportunity to work with Elisa DiNallo, a local interior designer, on this modern, elegant and beautiful mirror.  Although the outward design was simple and straightforward, there was a great deal of work "behind the scenes."  The frame was built with two, vertical bars of 3/8' x 4" hot-rolled steel.  Heavy!  In order to support the mirror glass and provide a shim to level it with the face of the frame I installed two vertical bars of 1/8" x 3/4" steel.  There is a structural support system behind all this made from 1/2" x 1" steel channel across the back in three places as well as some additional support pieces that create triangles for extra rigidity.  While the frame is quite rigid and didn't flex, as I was worried it would do, it was extremely heavy.  I was thinking maybe I should rename my company to be called, "Really Heavy Mirrors!"  I hammered the edges of the steel and treated it with a variety of finishes, including metal oil and black wax.  The color is deep and rich and is an incredible addition to the bathroom.  The mirror was installed last week and Elisa sent over some pictures of the finished product.  It looks beautiful.  
I love my job!   

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