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Sunday, March 6, 2011

What to do with 78 rulers?



Just finished a new mirror and am happy with the results. The Steel Ruler Mirror along with The Pencil Mirror will now be part of  'The School House Series'? not 100% sure about that name so if you can think of a better one I'm always open to suggestions:)
The Ruler Mirror is 40" in diameter, weighs 30lbs and is made with 78 stainless steel rulers, 78 nuts and 78 screws. As with ever new mirror it has given our living room a whole new look.
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22 comments:

  1. SueMarch 6, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    THAT IS SO COOL!!

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  2. LiamMarch 6, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    OMG, awsome

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  3. JesseMarch 6, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    That is so amazing.

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  4. RyanMarch 6, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Ryan said nothing. He smiled and fell to the floor.

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  5. MMarch 7, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    All the superlatives have been taken but I can add it has an awe effect seeing it in person.
    I like the name and look forward to your next inspiration.

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  6. Design FixationMarch 10, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Love this project... and WOW, what a beautiful living room! I especially enjoy the flowering branches, they really make the room feel friendly.

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  7. Rashon CarrawayMarch 10, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    This one is certainly a favorite of mine.

    Mr. Goodwill Hunting

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  8. LindaBMarch 11, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Do you have instructions/suggestions on how to make a similar mirror somewhere on your site and I missed it? What are the rulers attached to?
    Thanks!!

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  9. Karen JMarch 11, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Hi LindaB,
    I don't have instructions (hmm, maybe something to consider?) but I'm full of suggestions (lol).
    The base of all my mirrors is 3/4" ply (wood types vary). And before I start any project I begin with a sample board. Actually I've been meaning to do a post about my sample boards for some time now...perhaps I'll get on that one sooner then later!?!

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  10. lindsayMarch 11, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Where did you manage to find all those rulers?!

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  11. Emily BeldenMarch 11, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    How did you punch the holes in the ruler?

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  12. Karen JMarch 11, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Hi Emily,
    They came with holes in them.

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  13. Georgie GilmoreMarch 12, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I LOVE this! what a great idea and a great blog :-)

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  14. Karen JMarch 12, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Thanks Georgie Gilmore (love your name, BTW)!
    Glad you stopped by.

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  15. Salty GalApril 15, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I pretty much love this idea...I had to share on my blog:
    http://www.esbechic.com/1/post/2011/04/metal-ruler-mirror-what-to-do-with-78-rulers.html

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  16. JillApril 15, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I'm going to do this, but with wood rulers...love the metal look, but I have a TON of wooden ones :)

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  17. Karen JApril 15, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Hi Jill,
    It works great with wooden rulers.
    http://mosaicworksca.blogspot.com/2011/04/meet-steel-ruler-mirrors-sister.html
    Good luck!
    Karen

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  18. MalisamsSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    gorgeous. did you start with a round mirror and bolt through it (is that even possible?) or did you actually make the mirror itself and then add the rulers? i'm in awe. and super curious.

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  19. Karen JSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Hi Malisams,
    Thanks.
    I start with a wood frame.
    The mirror is placed in when the frame is complete.

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  20. MalisamsSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    ah, i get it. makes way more sense that way...i just kept wondering how you bolted through the glass without it cracking.

    clearly it's friday and i'm tired. :) thanks for the clarification...

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  21. UnknownOctober 9, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    i love this, and i would love to feature it on my blog! please let me know if this would be ok with you.
    lauren

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  22. Machinery BlogMay 9, 2016 at 11:48 AM

    VERY CREATIVE! As a local photographer I enjoy seeing different ways artists take everyday object and making something beautiful.

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