Summary for simple coating for making mirror out of glass Discussion
Simple coating for making mirror out of glass is the core question here: Vikram asks for a manual hot or cold process and the chemicals needed to make Borosil glass pieces look like mirrors, and James later asks about making a bathroom mirror. The only answer in the thread does not give a recipe; instead, it points readers to letter 916 for more detail and suggests searching the site for the "Brashear" process. That implies the topic is a traditional silvering method, but no step-by-step instructions or materials are provided in this excerpt. The practical takeaway is that the thread directs users to a more detailed archived discussion rather than offering a complete do-it-yourself mirror-coating procedure here.
Q. Hello,
We are manufacturing handicrafts wherein some Borosil glass pieces are used. These need to look like mirrors. Can you please suggest to us the chemicals and process of coating (Hot or Cold ) which may be done manually for the plain glass pieces to look like mirrors. In simple words the simple manual process of making mirror of a glass.
We shall be highly obliged.
Regards.
Vikram C
CEO – Sonipat, HR, India
2004
I too would like to make my own mirror for the bathroom ..could you please let me know what processes this takes… Thank you.
James P [surname deleted for privacy by Editor]
– Ft Wayne, Indiana
2005
Hi, gentlemen. letter 916 covers this in some detail, and you can get further info if you
search our site for ‘Brashear’ process. Good luck!
Regards,
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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