By Rev. Mother Mary Kateryn
Measure the mirror on the cardboard where you want it, then draw a circle around it. Set the mirror aside.
Determine the outside shape you want. Draw around the outside shape (at least 0.5" or even 1" bigger than the mirror) in a shape that pleases you.
Measure at least 0.5" smaller than the mirror and draw a circle around that point for the inner circumference.
Measure one last time and then cut the exterior shape from all four layers of cardboard.
Cut the inner circle out (the marked circle smaller than the mirror's circumference) from only one piece. Set that piece of cardboard aside.
Glue the three back pieces together; this is your frame base with the E6000 glue. Set aside to dry.
Mix a bit of water with Elmer's glue.
Tear the paper towels into pieces or strips.
Coat the entire front piece with the paper towels and glue mixture, covering all the cardboard.
Set aside and let dry.
Mold the clay and let it dry.
When the base is dry, coat it with paper towels and the glue mixture, leaving the place where the mirror will go bare. Set aside and let dry.
Base paint the back of the frame (I used black) and let it dry.
Base paint the front of the frame (the piece that will go on top). Set aside and let dry.
If the molded clay decorations are dry, paint them (I painted mostly the fronts of mine). Set aside and let dry.
Using the E6000 glue, glue the back of the mirror to the place it goes on the base of the frame. Set aside and let dry.
Glue the front cover to the mirror with the E6000 glue. You can use clips if desired. Set aside and let dry.
With paper towels and Elmer's glue mixture, finish the outside edge and fill in any gaps. Make sure it is completely covered. Set aside and let dry.
Finish painting the decorations. I used black antiqued with gold, and on the pearls, I did black, black pearl, and then gold. Set aside and let dry.
Base paint the edges of the frame and any spots you may have missed, being sure not to get paint on the mirror itself. Set aside and let dry.
Figure out where and how you want your decorations. I put rick-rack around the outside of mine, but you can use anything your imagination comes up with.
Using non-diluted Elmer's glue (or a hot glue gun), glue the clay decorations on. Allow to dry.
Cleaning – Do not clean with commercial cleaners! Ammonia will destroy magick, so use plain water or mugwort and water (1 tsp mugwort to 1 cup water).
Once dry and clean, cover with a black cloth and leave undisturbed until the full moon.
On the night of the full moon, expose the mirror to unfiltered moonlight, if possible. If not, use direct moonlight through a window.
Charge the mirror with these words:
Lady of the Moon
You who sees all things,
And knows all knowledge,
I consecrate this mirror
With your glowing rays
That it may illuminate my works
Of magick and my life.
As I Will So Mote it Be