Live Edge Dogwood Mirror

[John Michaels]

Just made this mirror over the weekend. The wood is dogwood and it measures about 33" by 29". This is the first time I've made something from dogwood, and have to say it's a wonderful wood to work with. Sands, cuts, and finishes great.


P1010367_2.jpgP1010370_2.jpg

[Pat Barry]

That's cool. What did you use for a finish?

[John Michaels]

That's cool. What did you use for a finish?

Several coats of Minwax wipe on poly, then Daly's BenMatte.

[Troy Turner]

Very nice!!!

That is some awesome looking grain. What type of joinery did you use?

[John Michaels]

Very nice!!!

That is some awesome looking grain. What type of joinery did you use?

I use my doweling jig to join the corners, and a router to cut the dado for the mirror to fit into.

[Pat Barry]

I like the Minwax wipe on finish also. Its easy to control and builds up nicely

[Andrew Kertesz]

Did you put a back board on the mirror or just use clips for mounting?

[John Michaels]

Did you put a back board on the mirror or just use clips for mounting?

I used trim pieces of wood around the edge of the mirror, then attached them with screws.