| nd money on a mass produced scrying mirror, when | | | | you handle the glass by the edges. |
| you can make your own. You can make it to your | | | | Now we need to create our mirror. Lay out some old |
| own design - really make it personal to you. Also you | | | | newspaper and gently place your clean glass on top. |
| could give them away as gifts. Here is how it can be | | | | Again make sure not to touch the glass itself - only |
| done: | | | | handling it by the edge. Spray the glass using a light |
| Unless you have one tucked away you will need to | | | | gentle back and forth strokes until the glass is evenly |
| visit a fewsecond hand stores or garage sales to find | | | | covered. Make sure you do not let the paint run and |
| yourself a picture frame (with glass). Preferably the | | | | if you are painting it outside (you should only use |
| frame should be dark in color as shiny frames have a | | | | spray paints in a well ventilated area) then choose a |
| tendency to reflect. Whilst the condition of the | | | | day that is dry and not windy. You do not want any |
| frame is not as important you should make sure that | | | | debris landing on your mirror! If possible try to |
| the glass is in a good condition. Check that it is clear | | | | completely cover the glass in the first coat - if you |
| and unmarked. Regarding the size, you do not want | | | | use more coats it can make flaws in the mirror itself. |
| one too small or to large as you may want to carry | | | | Leave it to dry for a good few hours until it is |
| it around with you at some point. It should be of a | | | | completely dry. |
| comfortable size to hold and carry. A frame of | | | | Occupy your time whilst waiting for the glass to dry |
| approximately 123 diameter is a good size. | | | | by repairing, painting or decorating the original frame |
| Next you will need to purchase a spray can of high | | | | to your own personal design. When your glass is |
| gloss black paint. Ensure that it is suitable for use with | | | | totally dry then reposition it in the frame. You now |
| glass as some of them are not. Remove the glass | | | | have a perfect scrying mirror - which is every bit as |
| gently and give it a good clean with glass cleaner. | | | | good as a purchased one and costs just a fraction of |
| Allow it to dry for a few hours and make sure that | | | | the price. |