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How to make an infinity mirror with your own hands. Stunning infinity mirror effect. Description and step-by-step instructions on how to make your own Aquarium lighting with infinity effect

Every owner wants to add a touch of originality to their interior. And everyone has their own methods for this. Some people come up with original design rooms, thanks various forms ceiling and walls, while others opt for One of these interior items that will catch the admiring glances of your guests will be a table with an infinity effect.

What is the secret?

The infinity effect is achieved through the use of LED technology. They are the ones who can decorate your home, and in some cases even change it beyond recognition. A table with an infinity effect, the photo of which is presented in this article, is a modern, innovative piece of furniture that can change the idea of ​​design of even the most notorious skeptic.

The secret of visual infinity is hidden in the use of LED backlighting, and color solutions there can be a huge variety. It is this that is built into the space between the reflective surfaces. As a rule, the top mirror is translucent so that the radiation from the LEDs is visible to others.

To control the backlight, use a special remote control or, if you made a table with an infinity effect yourself, an on/off button.

Where can the table be used?

The use of tapes with is absolutely safe for human health and environment, so the infinity table can be positioned anywhere. In addition, such lamps are famous for their durability and efficiency. A product with a tunnel effect will serve you well long term, thanks to its reliability and ease of use. This table can be seen in:

• modern apartment;
• country house;
• nightclub, bar or restaurant;
• hotel;
• office.

How to make an infinity table yourself

The price for such a piece of furniture is not encouraging, and the purchase is not always affordable for the average resident of the country. However, you can get an unusual thing if you know how to use tools. Just make a lighted table yourself.

For this you will need following materials and tools:

• boards for the table;
• mirror and glass (the latter can be replaced with a translucent mirror);
• LED strip;
• self-tapping screws;
• screwdriver

All wires are mounted in the table legs.

First of all, you need to develop a drawing, taking into account all the dimensions of the future piece of furniture. From MDF (or wooden planks), mirrors need to be made according to your calculations. Wooden templates With internal hole there should be 3 pieces, one of which is approximately 1 cm larger internal diameter. This is where the LED strip will be located. The resulting blanks need to be glued together, not forgetting to insert one mirror between the two lower templates. Then you need to carefully smooth all sides and corners.

Next you need to attach the cover. It would be better if it was removable. This will provide access to electricity. This cover for the future table can be decorated to suit your interior. You can paint it or decorate it in any other way.

In the opening of the table cover it is necessary to drill holes that are necessary for attaching the LEDs. Now you can insert the tape into this opening and secure it in a way convenient for you. The best option would be to use glue, the effectiveness of which you will be 100% sure of.

Now you should cover it all with a second mirror, translucent.

All wires are routed through the table legs. To do this, they must have a wide cross-section and through holes.

As a conclusion

To enhance the effect or make it more original, you can put absolutely any object between two mirrors. This is done to ensure that the infinity table fits perfectly into the overall concept of your room.

In addition, you can safely combine LEDs of different shades. Connecting pieces of tape is not difficult even for an inexperienced craftsman.

A similar effect can be used not only to make a table, but also to decorate doors or any other surfaces. A table with an infinity effect, made by yourself, can be just the beginning.

Infinity Mirror can transform the most ordinary interior, adding modernity to it. It harmonizes perfectly with futuristic trends and loft style, so it is relevant for use in the living room or bathroom, as well as for decorating various entertainment venues.

The tunnel effect is created using LED lighting, as well as the presence of two mirror surfaces located parallel to each other. The light is reflected between them, which allows you to achieve a unique feeling of infinity.

The cost of making mirrors with a tunnel effect

On our website you can always order a mirror according to an individual sketch.

Order a mirror with a tunnel effect

How is the effect created?

The mirrors used in manufacturing have different reflection coefficients - from 50 to 100%. The lights of the LEDs located around the perimeter are reflected in them, but the brightness of the subsequent image is reduced by 2 times. That is why you see many flashes, which then go into absolute darkness. Depending on the customer’s wishes, the lighting can be single-color or multi-color.

The World of Stekla company offers you to buy a tunnel mirror at a very favorable price. We offer you the following:

• We ourselves are a manufacturer of products, so we control the quality of products at all stages of production.
• Delivery within Moscow and outside the Moscow Ring Road.
• The surveyor will visit the address.
• Installation of structures at home.
• Individual production of products according to sizes and wishes.

The illuminated tunnel mirror is equipped with a remote control with which you can adjust the brightness led lights. They can be completely turned off, after which the structure will perform the usual functions of a mirror.

Before making a mirror, we send a visualization of the product by email. individual order(example):

When purchasing from us, you can order custom production products various sizes, design and form. This great way transform the room, as well as plenty of space for design solutions. You can make a mirror with a tunnel effect by placing one shape inside another, achieving an increased optical illusion. In this case, everything is limited only by your imagination, and the implementation of the idea is our direct responsibility.

This article was found on one of the popular blogs, and in order not to violate the integrity, the author’s text is further preserved: wandering through the expanses of Youtube, I came across a fascinating video demonstrating the operation of this simple device. The first impression of viewing was so strong that my hands themselves began to search Google for online stores where they could find out the price and purchase it. The price was not too steep, but there was no interest in buying a ready-made device. After thinking about the device for about 15 minutes, it was decided to assemble it with my own hands...

Search for materials

Ideally, we will need a mirror, mirrored on one side and transparent on the other. Or translucent, because By turning off the device, we have the opportunity to use it as a regular mirror.

Looking ahead, I will say that I chose mirror film from a hardware store.

So we have:

Regular mirror
- Mirror film
- Expanded polystyrene for the body
- Sheet of glass (window)
- Two sheets of sandpaper
- Spatula and putty
- Knife for cutting polystyrene
- Chinese blue garland with 100 LEDs
- Jigsaw
- Glass cutter
- Sucker

Assembly

Cut out a circle from glass. This is done as follows:

We use a glass cutter in a circle, and then from the circle, radially, we cut slots from the circle to the edges. Then we tap all the lines from below with a glass cutter until light cracks appear under the lines. Then we place a towel under the circle and break off the excess with our hands. However, the first time it turned out crooked in one place, I had to redo it. The diameter of the glass decreased from 40 to 35 cm.

It turns out something like this:

We cut the blank for the mirror. Important: cut only from the glass side, never on the silver side.

So now we cut out the body. We take polystyrene, I cut a square out of it and marked the future ring on it.

Then, using a jigsaw and knife, we cut out the ring and mark the first holes for the diodes with a marker. Yes, by the way, the ring (its inner part) is made 1 cm smaller than the mirror, so that the allowance everywhere is 5 mm at the edges. There will be something to glue on in the future.

We make holes for the diodes (I melted them with a soldering iron).

We make another ring, apply the film to the glass

It is not difficult to explain this optical effect theoretically. You can even create an illusory endless tunnel with the help of an ordinary candle: this magic was used by many girls of almost all generations, conducting Christmas rituals of fortune-telling. Due to the multiple reflection of the light source from the real and imaginary surfaces of the mirror, it seemed as if the candle was falling into a tunnel without end or edge. All this can be easily explained in terms of quantum physics.

Infinity mirrors are a wonderful decorative item that can become the main accent in the interior. Most often they are used when decorating commercial premises: nightclubs and bars, cafes, exhibition halls, offices. However, you can decorate your apartment with such an art object. It will look appropriate in a bathroom or hallway made in a Gothic or industrial style, with elements of minimalism, pop art or techno.

A mirror with infinite depth can be used not only for its intended purpose, but also as a wall structure with lighting, but also as an element of other furniture. It will become an original tabletop for coffee table, the face of a cubic design, floor decoration and more. This could be full ceiling chandelier or additional source Sveta.

How to make it yourself

It is not possible to order an LED art object everywhere, but this is not necessary, because making a mirror with an infinity effect with your own hands is not so difficult. All that is needed is to purchase materials, build a frame and assemble the structure according to already ready-made instructions and diagrams. At the final stage, the LED strip is glued - and the eye-catching installation is ready.

Required materials and tools

To create the effect of an infinity mirror, you need to prepare materials and tools, namely:

1. Two types of mirrors. The first is ordinary, with one-way reflection. The second is glass with a partial mirror effect (plexiglass will also work). They must be the same size.
2. Light source. LEDs are the most energy-efficient, so it is advisable to stock up on self-adhesive tape.
3. A collapsible frame frame for a mirror structure, holding the mirrors at a distance of about 2 cm from each other. If nothing suitable is found, you need to prepare several wooden blocks and silicone sealant for gluing them.
4. Solar control mirror window film. It will create the desired glass tinting effect.
5. Tools: scissors, cutter, glue gun, hammer drill or drill.

You will most likely have to make a mirror surface with a partial reflective effect yourself. To do this, you need to cover regular glass with sun-protective reflective window film, having previously cleaned and degreased it. It will be necessary to cut a piece of material so that its area is slightly larger than the glass surface (extends beyond it on all sides).

To apply the film to the glass, you should start from one corner, gradually lubricating the surface liquid soap. It must be constantly ironed to avoid the formation of air bubbles.

There are a number of specific requirements for the light source. Firstly, it should not generate heat. Secondly, be bright enough and not get lost behind the mirror film. Ideal option will become an RGB LED strip. The operating voltage rating should be 24 volts. This is the most optimal solution.

Mirror

Tools

Light source

Sun protection film

timber

Frame making

The frame can be any wooden frame of the appropriate size with a depth of at least 1.3-1.5 cm. You can also make the design yourself. To do this you will need 4 pieces of wood 2 cm wide. Next you need to follow simple instructions:

1. The bars are glued directly to the mirror using pre-prepared silicone sealant.
2. The made rack frame also needs to be prepared for the output of the wires supplying the light source. To do this, small holes are drilled in it using a drill.
3. The slats are glued in stages, one after another, and aligned along the edges of the mirror surface.

If a finished frame is taken as a basis, then tinted glass and an additional smaller internal frame are inserted into it, which will serve as a stop for the inserted mirror. Recesses are made in it for the wire for the LEDs using a cutter (from the back side).

Choose a suitable frame

Prepare glass

Make a hole for the wire

Assembly

To assemble a structure with infinite mirrors, everything should already be ready. All that's left is:

1. Glue the frame slats to the mirror on its reflective side.
2. Attach the RGB LED strip from the inside. To do this, simply pull the power cord through the pre-drilled holes.
3. Cut the mirror film to the width of the frame.
4. Apply adhesive or the same silicone sealant along the edge frame structure and put glass with a mirror film on top (reflective surface inward).

After this, you need to decide how to make the ends invisible. They can simply be painted over or covered with a U-shaped profile, which can be secured with sealant. As an alternative, you can use plastic cable channel(without cover).

Cut film

Apply film to glass

Insert glass into frame

Secure the inner frame

Secure LEDs

Insert mirror

Connecting LED strip

A traditional lamp with an infinity mirror effect involves placing an LED strip around the perimeter of the frame, but it can be played out in a slightly different way. Using LEDs you can not only depict some geometric shapes, but also entire words. To do this, an additional structure of slats is glued to the mirror along with the frame.

If purchased self-adhesive tape, then securing it will not be difficult. If it does not stick, then it is fixed along the inner perimeter of the frame using a regular adhesive composition. When it comes to connecting LEDs, there are always two options. If color effects are needed, the light bulbs are connected via controllers. If you connect an RGB lamp directly to the power supply, it will glow white.

Connect to power supply

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First, I purchased a regular ready-made mirror, with a polished edge, measuring 91.4 x 76.2 cm.
Then I picked up necessary tool: Reinforced tape, electrical tape, knife, plastic packaging film, 1m long metal ruler, respirator and safety glasses. Please note that the knife must be stiff and very sharp; it is best to use a utility knife with a thick blade and a metal blade holder. You will also need a small sandblasting machine and an air compressor.

For sandblasting machine, it is best to use dry, white quartz sand. But, since I didn’t have it, I used regular yellow, after sifting it through a fine metal mesh to remove debris and large fractions.

Then, turning the mirror over with its back side up, using reinforced tape, I made a preliminary stripe, which will later be illuminated from the front side. Interior the square on the mirror is covered with fabric or any other suitable material. To prevent it from flying away, I taped it with adhesive tape. To prevent unsealed areas, I also covered the middle of the broken strip with adhesive tape.

Having secured the metal ruler with clamps, I cut through the reinforced tape, according to the markings I had made earlier. I advise you to be sure to securely fasten the ruler, otherwise it may move and the knife blade will move to the side. Also, to make a perfectly even cut, I recommend using an additional block with which you will hold the knife blade on the other side of the ruler. Be very careful at this stage, as any unnecessary scratch will then be clearly visible from the front side of the mirror, and this will not be corrected!

Then remove the tape from the cut areas. You should get an even strip around the entire perimeter. Make sure that the entire remaining surface is securely sealed, as this strip will be sandblasted later.

Using a sandblaster, remove the back coating from the mirror around the entire perimeter within the cut strip. I had the mirror covered in two coats, blue paint and a reflective silver coating. Therefore, in order not to damage the glass, I removed both coatings in two steps. When working with a sandblasting machine, be sure to use a respirator, safety glasses and gloves, as you will even get sand in your ears!

After finishing processing the mirror, you should get something like this:

Next, empirically select the internal distance around the perimeter from the transparent strip at which it is best for you to place the LED strip. By changing the distance, you can optimally select the brightness of the backlight.

I then made the back frame from red oak lumber. You can use the size of the bars at your discretion, the main thing is that they are higher than the inner MDF sheet (this will be discussed later). Using a cutter, I made grooves on the bars in advance for tight installation of the back cover and opened them with black paint and varnish on the end and back outside. The size of the back frame is determined based on the size of your mirror; my frame, for example, is 3 cm smaller than the mirror itself around the entire perimeter.

Cut the back cover to fit your back frame. In order for the lid to fit tightly into the frame, at the last stage, you specially made grooves in the bars, i.e. your lid fits flush with the frame. For the lid I used an old piece of plastic, but any other will do strong material that can support the weight of the mirror.

Then, to mount the LEDs, I cut a rectangular piece from 1/2″ thick MDF. The size of this piece depends on the internal distance from the transparent strip where you decide to install the LEDs. In my case, the rectangle turned out to be 1.5 cm smaller from the perimeter of the transparent strip. I carefully glued a cut piece of MDF in the center of the mirror, keeping equal indentations on each side, using mastic (you can use suitable glue or epoxy resin). Then I glued the outer rear frame in the same way.
From the inside, on the end of the outer and inner frame I pasted LED strips with a warm white glow. The transformer for powering the LEDs was moved outside the mirror, although if you tried, you could have placed it inside. The wire from the LEDs was brought out through the back wall so that it was not visible.

Then I installed it on the wall and the back cover homemade mount. The mount is on the back cover, secured with short self-tapping screws that reach the MDF, but do not reach the mirror. I recessed the transformer into the niche where the socket is located, since I specifically installed such a socket. As a result, after connecting the transformer and connecting it to the outlet, I got this unique mirror!