I was searching online to try to find a hitchhiking ghost mirror to purchase. I stumbled across this blog and decided to try to create my own. Blog that gave me the idea: https://www.cre8tivecompass.com/diy-haunted-ghostly-mirror-with-krylon-looking-glass-paint-tutorial/
Materials I used:
- Vintage style picture frame https://amzn.to/2NVmFhv
- Looking glass spray paint https://amzn.to/32DeydD
- Vellum paper https://amzn.to/2NaGbHo
- Mod Podge https://amzn.to/32Cc9jg
- Glow powder https://amzn.to/2LummsB
- Elmer’s spray adhesive https://amzn.to/2NaCEsu
How to:
I found the Hitchhiking ghost image online
Print 2 copies of full-color image on Vellum paper or thin paper (Tip: to ensure vellum paper will feed through your printer, you can tape it on to regular paper)
Mix some of the green & aqua glow powder with some mod podge for paper. Paint the mod podge glow mix over entire image on ONLY ONE of the images
Let dry completely
Layer untouched image on top of the glow in dark painted image, attached together using elmer’s spray adhesive
Cut around the image removing the excess vellum paper. I cut along the silhouette of the ghost.
Remove glass from the frame. Spray one light layer of looking glass over entire BACK of the glass. (Tip: if using frame with real glass, suggest heavy gloves when handling glass from picture frames. Glass may have sharp edges that can easily cut your fingers and hands)
Make a paper pattern with similar shape of ghost image you are going to use. Place the pattern on mirror where you want the ghostly image to peak through the mirror and then spray the rest of the glass with a few more layers of looking glass until you achieve the look you want. I wanted the look of an old mirror so only did about 4-5 light coats.
Once glass is completely dry, carefully position your ghost (I used small piece of tape to attach to side of glass and frame, then carefully placed the back on frame) Tip: If you spray too much looking glass spray in the area where you want to place your image, you can use a brillo pad to gently remove some of the paint.
Image is visible in regular light, however using it in area with a blacklight creates a great effect. It has a glow very similar to haunted mansion ride.