3. Nordic Pleated Paper Arch Mirrors
Adding a pleated paper arch surround to a simple frameless mirror adds soft architectural dimension and a high-end designer look to dressers and entry consoles.
- What This Idea Means: A tactile, sculptural frame accentuating mirrors with soft ridges that play with natural room light.
- Materials Needed: Heavy kraft paper or pastel watercolor paper (200 GSM), frameless arched mirror, PVA glue, rotary cutter, scoring board, mounting tape.
- How to Make It:
- Score parallel lines at precise 1-inch intervals across long strips of paper.
- Accordion-fold the entire length into crisp, uniform pleats.
- Adhere the base fold along the outer perimeter of the mirror backing board, fanning the pleats evenly around the top curve.
- Secure the assembly with strong mounting tape against a solid backer board.
- Tips & Variations: Lightly brush the edges with matte metallic bronze or leave the paper completely raw and uncolored for an organic Nordic feel.
