Final Report part 1 : vanity mirror

Seeing as this is my first kind of physical and functional project, I want to keep it pretty simple while still challenging myself to learn things like wiring the lightbulbs and make them have dimming capabilities. I wanted to create something I knew I would use. I am a big fan of Pinterest and DIY…

Final Stretch: Vanity Mirror

Time has gotten away from me a little bit on this project. I need to get going on this again! I have been researching ways to mount my mirror in a really sturdy way, however I have really strict rules about hanging stuff on the walls of my apartment. I also will be moving out…

Design Review- Vanity Mirror

After deciding I was going to for sure make a vanity mirror, I looked into the process and found that Youtube has come to save the day. There are many DIY Vanity Mirror videos on youtube giving me step by step instructions. Realistically, it isn’t too difficult. The idea is pretty straight forward. However, it…

Top Five Constraints – Vanity Mirror

Aesthetic: Right now I am stuck between two aesthetics. One, (first image below) is a classic, sleek rendition of a vanity mirror. This is the most common design for this type of mirror. The second aesthetic I’m considering reminds me of a sort of delicate/natural aesthetic. (see second photo) The sort of wildflower design makes…

Upcycle Final Report: Nail and Thread Art

PROJECT INSPIRATION Photo sources: pinterest.com/pin/470344754815433809/ pinterest.com/pin/237635317816986795/ pinterest.com/pin/305822630929377089/ PROJECT VISION For my upcycling project, I was wanting to make something more visually pleasing rather than functional. I have been obsessing over interior design lately, so I decided I wanted to make some sort of decor for my apartment. This nail and thread art came to mind.…

Upcycling Progress- nail and thread

(source: pinterest.com/pin/30188259982318117/) For my upcycling project, I was wanting to make something more visually pleasing rather than functional. I have been obsessing over interior design lately, so I decided I wanted to make some sort of decor for my apartment. This nail and thread art came to mind. I plan on taking recycled wood pieces to…