Re-silvering an Old Mirror

In this video we explore all the common questions about re-silvering an old mirror. We also walk through the process step by step to re-silver a flat mirror. We use our Mini Silver Kit in the process. Here are some alternative processes if you do not have a medium sized flat mirror. To silver a medium sized flat piece of glass see our Mini Silver Kit here: https://angelgilding.com/silvering/po... To silver small or slightly irregular shapes check out our 3-D Mirror Kit here: https://angelgilding.com/silvering/po... To silver larger or very dimensional pieces check out our Pump Spray Silver Kit here: https://angelgilding.com/silvering/sp... Other products used in this video: Multi-Strip: https://angelgilding.com/shop-supplie... Paint Scraper: https://angelgilding.com/shop-supplie... Cerium Oxide: https://angelgilding.com/shop-supplie... Maple Felt Polisher: https://angelgilding.com/shop-supplie... Pump Spray Bottle for Water: https://angelgilding.com/shop-supplie... Bench Kit: https://angelgilding.com/shop-supplie... We did not show the Waste Treatment Process, but you can see the kit and instructions here: https://angelgilding.com/shop-supplie... Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - FAQ and How to know re-silvering is right for you 04:00 - Different silvering processes for different types of mirrors 06:53 - Removing old mirror backing paint 08:15 - Removing old silver layer 08:45 - Cleaning the glass 10:13 - Measuring chemicals for silvering 11:25 - Rinsing and applying the Tin for Silver 12:20 - Applying the silvering solutions 13:47 - Painting the back of the mirror 14:09 - Cleaning the front of the finished mirror 14:36 - Wrap Up We love to display our Customer's work! Please share photos of your finished pieces using our products via the Contact Us link on our website. Follow us here: Instagram:   / angel_gildi.  . Facebook:   / angelgilding