DIY Project: Michelle's Super Sized Sunburst Mirror

Apartment Therapy reader Michelle sent us in the link to a wall art project that she put together for her lovely dark blue-walled dining room. Instead of going somewhat small and subtle (like her inspiration project), she went super sized and used a metallic finish for maximum effect and drama — and it works. Check out the finished piece below the jump…

Michelle blogged all about the project on Ten June - here is what she had to say about the scale: And as you can see, I just about doubled the size of the sticks as compared to Janell's mirror- I knew I wanted the sunburst mirror to go in the dining room and, therefore, it had a lot of space to fill. So, I decided: go big or go home! I know that I need more art on the walls to help balance out the dramatic mirror (and I need to change out that light fixture! I'm working on it!), but I think this is a good start.

Lesson learned: Don't be shy when you DIY - if big and bold is what your room needs, go for it!

For more photos and info on how to DIY: Go Big or Go Home | Ten June

Thanks, Michelle!

Images: Michelle/Ten June

Comments (22)

After looking at the "before" shots of the supplies, I was NOT expecting to see such a beautiful finished piece after the jump! I am just floored. This mirror is so stunning. Excellent job. Thank you for sharing!

Fantastic. I'd like to know what kind of glue she used to put the sticks onto the mirror.

Lovely! I would love to try making something like this myself (though im sure it would not look nearly as good as this one haha)

looks really good!
& i have that table! i love seeing it in another setting :)

Beautiful job. Fantastic vision and follow-through. Love it!

i've been trying to buy a vintage sunburst mirror for MONTHS! couldn't find one in my $50 budget, now i'll get one for $25 tops. Thank you thank you thank you for this post!!

It's amazing!! Michelle always has great DIY projects...her blog is a daily read for me!

This blog entry has several links to DIY sunburst mirror projects:

http://augenpralinen.de/2010/12/spiegelsonne/.

Wow, how timely. One of my neighbors had tons of bamboo stacked street side last summer so my girlfriend and I dragged it into my backyard. Lots of bamboo in Austin. I knew I could use it for something, thinking of a flowerbed border at the time. Now I have inspiration for a new project! Thanks Michelle!

I created a sunburst (that was not a mirrior) for above our bed that looks very similar to this one - here is a post about it on olivesanddaisies.blogspot.com

Here is the link: http://olivesanddaisies.blogspot.com/2010/11/diy-tutorial-starburst-wall-hanging.html

I see a sunburst (or perhaps a snowflake.) But where's the mirror?

For those looking to try this (or something similar), be sure to check your local gardening center for bundles of the bamboo sticks - I got a bunch a couple of years ago for plant stakes. Don't remember the price, but it could be comparable or competitive with a craft store.

I definitely did NOT expect the after picture on this! It looks so great. Amazing what a little paint can do. I might give this a shot!

YIPES!!! I had to scroll back up to see what i was looking for in the after! great job!

So creative and the final product came out stunning! Read about the Sunburst/starburst trend at http://blog.17thandriggs.com/2011/01/the-sunburst-design-trend/

looks great! Where is that table from? I love it!

Wow, that was unexpected! Also, I love that table.

Wow - I've seen so many versions of this project which have been great but I must day this one is the best of them all. I think I'm gonna give it a go!