SGO Designer Glass Blog

We recently completed an interesting project where the client wanted to use mirror to create the illusion of transoms in a large, high ceiling foyer.   Using our Antique Mirror product, leading and some gold film, we were able to build two quite beautiful faux transoms.  By using Antique Mirror instead of regular mirror we were able to give the look of stained glass. 

The client is very happy with the outcome.   

How did we do it?

We started by picking the Antique Mirror that best matched the colors in the home.  This mirror product is a chemically "antiqued" mirror and comes in a variety of colors depnding on the chemical used to create the reaction.  This one has a copper tone to it.   Get more information on this product here.

Next we made a template for the size and shape we wanted.  Then we leaded the glass with a satin antique lead using two widths - 3/16" and 3/8".  We used a transparent gold SGO film to add interest to the leading.  

The mirror is 1/8" and was attached to the wall above the opening with a mirror mastic.  A flexible moulding products was then curved around the mirror onsite and nailed to the wall.

The final step was to paint the moulding to match the existing trim and Viola! Faux Transoms.