KIT 12th scale 18th century Rococo Frame for Mirror
Sold unpainted
Mirror is not supplied
This has to be one of most favorite of all my mirrors. I love Acanthus leaves and I love flowing style so combining the two in the rather gorgeous copy of an 18th century mirror is heaven. 
You could really have some fun with your finishing techniques. Why not gold leaf it and then age it back to give it that Italian Rococo finish or maybe be more reserved and paint a soft grey as a background colour and then rub gilding wax over the top. You could even go Scandi with this Mirror and introduce an off white slightly aged and chalky (white wax works really well!)
 
 
Size
Internal - 47mm x 84mm
External - 86mm x 133mm
 
The main body is made from Pewter Alloy and is highly detailed.
 
Supplied unpainted in its raw state ready for painting. 
 
Mirror
If you want an old mirror then its all about Patination (aging). Some acrylic mirror has a removeable backing. Simply carefully peel it off and then apply a diluted wash of steel patination fluid (50/50 with water)....as you apply it you will see the mirror turning black and disappearing so you dont want your solution to be too strong or to stay on for very long. After 10 seconds or more dip the mirror into water and wipe away moisture. On the rear of the mirror paint over with a dark brown black solid coat of paint then protect with a layer of paper or card. You could be very creative with the rear of the frame and make it look 18th century. 
When you turn over your mirror remove the protective layer and "hey presto" you have an aged mirror. 
 
Tips
Remove any tiny casting sprues before priming with a metal primer.