How To Make An Infinity Mirror
An Infinity Mirror is a mirror illusion that has a pattern that goes on and on for eternity.
An Infinity Mirror is a mirror illusion that has a pattern that goes on and on for eternity. You can make one or even buy them online! The design of infinity mirrors give the illusion that the lights are trailing off into the abyss. They will continue forever into Infinity and beyond.
The placement of the LED Lights, between is two glass panels, is how to achieve the affect.
Infinity mirrors create an optical illusion of a long tunnel. It uses two mirrors, a regular standard mirror or a first surface mirror, and a two-way mirror. Once you combine those with LED lights, you have yourself an infinity mirror.
How to make your own DIY Infinity Mirror
It’s quite simple to make a DIY Infinity Mirror Project if you were to know how. Below you will find a step-by-step guide to create your very own Infinity Mirror project.
Materials
Creating an Infinity Mirror project is easy if you were to know how. You will need : A two-way mirror (Two-way mirror film) frame, LED Lights, and a standard mirror.
The design of Infinity mirrors are to give the illusion that the lights are trailing off into the abyss. The placement of the LED Lights between the mirrors is how the Infinity effect is achieved.
This visual effect is achieved by taking two parallels mirrors across from each. If one is out of place, you will instead have your lights curving to one side or the other.
A one way mirror allows a certain percentage of transparency through the mirror. This is a half silvered mirror which allows light to be seen through.
A one way mirror allows a certain percentage of transparency through the mirror. This is a half silvered mirror which allows light to be seen through.
Or, the use of Infinity Mirror Film in replacement of the two-way mirror is common. Infinity Mirror Film can be applied with a window film installation kit.
In this video, they demonstrated making a cheap Amazon table into a DIY Infinity Mirror!
Choosing the best Glass
You will need to find the best glass to use to get the infinite tunnel illusion, to start your project.
First is picking your Two Way Mirror glass or film, and also the standard mirror. Two Way Mirrors are a semi-transparent mirror. This means that 70% of the light will be reflected, while 11% is transparent. The two parable mirrors will impact the effect with the distance between the two.
Below is a list of mirror options you can use as the top layer for your infinity mirror setup.
Glass Two Way Mirror:
The Glass Two Way Mirror is great to use if you want minimal ghosting. This is also great if you want the viewer to see the effect without seeing themselves in the reflection. . The result is a dark, twisty infinity with a lot of depth. As if you were in an endless tunnel of illusions.
- 70 % reflective, 11% transparent
- Best for most infinity mirror illusions
- It can be tempered and laminated or both
Acrylic Two Way Mirror:
The Acrylic Two Way Mirror is ideal for projects that need a more durable mirror and less likely to break. Avoid it for larger projects because it will create a funhouse effect.
- 70% reflective, 30% transparent
- Max size recommended is 24″ x 48″ for 1/4: thickness
- Max size recommended is 12″ x 24″ for 1/8″ thickness
Infinity Mirror Film:
Infinity Mirror Film is a directional two way mirror film. It has a mirror on one side while the other side is non reflective. Mirror films are reflective on both sides while this film creates clear viewing. Infinity Mirror film can be used on clear glass to create an Infinity Mirror.
The film is a great budget option. Notice that the mirror quality is much foggier, not as crisp as the glass and acrylic options.
- Easy installation (window film installation kit)
- Cut with scissors
- Inexpensive compared to glass
- Turns glass into a two way mirror
- Cut with scissors
- Inexpensive compared to glass
- Turns glass into a two way mirror
Colored Acrylic Two Way Mirror:
The Colored Acrylic Two Way Mirror is fun! Imagine all the possibilities with these color tints. You can have any color mirror you want to match any room or space.
- Comes in 1/8″ thickness
- Fun Colors for the unique effect
- Colors include: Red, Orange, Gold, Green, Blue, Pink, Purple, Grey, and Bronze
Glass Smart Mirror:
The Glass Smart Mirror is excellent for projects when you want the mirror to look like a standard mirror. This will happen once the lights are off. A Glass Two Way Mirror will appear like a dark tinted glass when the lights are off.
- It can be tempered and laminated or both!
- 70% reflective, 30% transparent
Dielectric Mirror:
The Dielectric Mirror also can provide an infinity illusion. This glass would be excellent for projects that need a larger clear glass case then utilize only a portion of the mirror for an infinity effect.
- 45% reflective, 55% transparent
- It can be tempered and laminated or both!
Choosing the best standard mirror for the bottom layer
One huge advantage to use Acrylic on the bottom layer is if you want to add a unique shape inside. Acrylic is easy to drill into, so you can hide the wires and plug it in . Any of the semi-transparent two way mirrors can be used to get a wide variety of special effects.
Custom Mirror:
The Custom Mirror has an excellent chrome polish that allows light to surround a room. This is to create the effect of a larger space. Brighten up your room by letting natural light bounce throughout your area.
First Surface Mirror:
The Glass First Surface Mirror has an optical grade mirror coating on the top of the glass. This minimizes distortion for the best reflection possible. This is ideal to use when you want to avoid double images or ghosting appearance.
Acrylic First Surface Mirror:
The Acrylic First Surface Mirror has a mirror coating on top of the glass. Standard mirrors has the mirror coating on the bottom. This mirror prevents ghosting, and a double image-standard mirror provides.
Choosing the best lighting & frame options
You can’t achieve your perfect illusion without picking your lights! LED lights provide quick and convenient results when applying it.
Lighting Choice
LED Lights are a must-have when you create your Infinity Mirror since that is a big part of the illusion. With their small size, LED lights are easy to measure to the length you need and cut down to size for your piece’s frame. They come in a variety of options in both size and color. You can buy single-colored, multicolored, and remote-controlled colored LEDs. Most can even pair with Alexa and Google Home for voice command. Plus app-controlled features.
Choosing which lighting would be best for your next project comes down to what you’re looking at. Any LED Light stripe with work, but we recommend using a very bright light strip.
Framing Options
If you’re content with a predefined size, the IKEA Ribba is the right choice for an inexpensive frame. Or, you can buy shadowbox frames molding. You can make this simple by buying a premade shadow box with an inch depth to display your lights. The only change you’ll need to make is carving out a slot for your battery to pack its wires out of your frame.
If you’re more of an adventurous designer, you can build your frame from scratch. You will need to grab extra materials to do this type of custom framing for your mirror display. Start with the kind of wood you want to work with using. We chose to keep things simple and use a pre-made frame to save time during our building process.
Check out this video to create the perfect shadowbox frame for your project.
Building your infinity mirror is the fun part of the process. First, you need to know how. Watch this helpful video which is the ultimate guide on how to build your own Infinity Mirror. From where and how to choose your frame to even creating your own. This video will tell you the type of equipment you will need.
Once you know all the steps of building an infinity mirror, the possibilities are endless! You can do whatever you want! You can make your infinity mirror clothing, tables, or even jewelry and accessories.
Two Way Mirror Film
The Two Way Mirror film used for any Illusion is a directional one way mirror film. This has a mirror on one side with a non-reflective on the other side. You can use this film for all the projects above! All you need to do is apply this with a film solution on clear glass. This will transform the glass into a two way mirror. The film is excellent for budget projects!
Different types of Infinity Mirrors
There are so many different types of Infinity Mirrors, from dresses to tail lights! The illusions and possibilities are endless.
Bottomless Pit Illusion
This Mirror Illusion consists of a standard infinity mirror. Along the sides is a rocky texture vinyl that gives the illusion of a pit that never seems to end.
Infinity Mirror Chess Set
The Infinity Mirror Chess set is an Infinity Mirror below the actual board. The spots can be created by sandblasting or etching of the glass. The illusion is super neat and brings chess to another level!
Infinity Mirror Beer Pong
The Infinity Mirror Beer Pong table is standard table but built into an Infinity Mirror. You can replace the standard mirror with a two way mirror then pop some LEDs in there. Then use a standard mirror on the bottom; add in a battery pack, and you are good to go for a Saturday night.
Infinity Mirror Hypercube
The Infinity Mirror Hypercube is my personal favorite! When you look into it, it’s as if you are looking into another world, another galaxy. There is nothing like this. It is a “must need” for any space.
Infinity Mirror PC Case
The Infinity Mirror Hypercube is my personal favorite! When you look into it, it’s as if you are looking into another world, another galaxy. There is nothing like this. It is a “must need” for any space.
Infinity Mirror Dress
The one we have all been waiting for, The Infinity Mirror Dress! The dress is a wearable dress that has small circles of Infinity Mirrors!
Infinity Mirror Kaleidoscope
The Infinity Mirror Kaleidoscope is super fun and easy to make! This illusion is one of the smaller ones and so worth it to try out!
Infinity Mirror Room
Imagine a full size Infinity Mirror. You can walk in and look around and see nothing but an Infinity of you and the lights!
Dodecahedron Infinity Mirror
Image a Hypercube, but with 12 sides. The Infinity Mirror Dodecahedron is on the top of the list for Infinity Mirror Projects. It takes the cake for an illusion!
Infinity Mirror Table
The Infinity Mirror Table is a great project. Looking for a cheaper project? You can order a cheap glass table from Amazon and transform it into your dream table!
Infinity Mirror Cube
The Infinity Mirror Cube is a smaller mirror illusion. You can make one following a DIY Guide, or you can order one from Amazon!
Infinity Mirror Tail Lights
Many people are getting very creative with DIY Infinity Mirrors like Tail Lights! Yes, that’s right. The only downside to this is that you will need your mirrors cut for the taillight size and shape.
Ceiling Infinity Mirror
The Ceiling Infinity Mirror brings infinity to another level. Imagine having a ceiling that’s an Infinity Mirror and looking at that every night. Now, that’s taking the illusion to another level.
Two Way Mirror Projects
How to make an Infinity Mirror — Top DIY Projects
In this video, Hannah demonstrates how to make your own DIY Infinity Mirror using a one way mirror. By using a cheap Amazon table to turn it into a DIY Infinity Mirror table using a tempered two way mirror. Hannah also shows some of the other DIY Infinity Mirror projects such as Chess Set, a pumpkin, and so much more!
How to Make a Cheap Infinity Mirror
To get started with your infinity mirror project, Krista explains all the tools you will need. She shows us how to place it together! If you are getting started on your project, then this is the video for you.
Infinity Mirror Film for Hypercube & Dodecahedron Projects
Jessica shows us how to make an Infinity Mirror with Infinity Film! She also gives us pro-level tips, and tells us more about LED Lighting. She tells us more about the film and what it is used for. Throughout the video, Jessica shows us some projects that they have used the film for!
Rave Clothing: Unboxing Etereshop’s Infinity Mirror LED Vest
Hannah shows us the unboxing of a LED Infinity Mirror Vest. To make a statement, you need something that will catch everyone’s eye! The Infinity Mirror Vest is in action; Hannah breaks down the components that go into the vest.
Matrix Infinity Mirror DIY Project
In this video, Jessica shows us an Infinity Mirror but with the theme of the Matrix. She goes through all the parts, the step-by-step guide, and so much more!
Infinity Mirrors explained: Different Effects you can make
In this video, Krista explains different Infinity Mirror Effects you can create.. She goes through all the effects that they have created to give us a full run down.
Infinity Mirror Quick Live Demo
In this video, Krista shows us a live demo on Infinity Mirrors. They put together a bunch of cool projects to show the ins and outs.
Infinity Mirror Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Glass
In this video, Harley explains what a infinity mirror is exactly, as well as the best glass to choose. She explains the difference between various types of transparent mirrors on the market.
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