Props, Scenery, Costumes and Makeup: Mirrors

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Mirrors

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Topic: Mirrors

Posted By: BeJa
Subject: Mirrors
Date Posted: 4/12/07 at 10:00pm

We're using hand mirrors on the set & they're glaring from our lights. We've tried hair spray to stop the glare, but it didn't work. Any suggestions on how to stop the glare. Thanks.

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Posted By: Nanette
Date Posted: 4/12/07 at 10:51pm

There's an entire post related to just this topic on the Archives board here in the Green Room. Look under "stage light reflection" in the closed topics. (Sorry, but I don't know how to link it.)

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Posted By: TimW
Date Posted: 4/12/07 at 10:55pm

Do you have to have the glass in the hand mirrors for an effect, or are they just props for the cast to use. If it's for the cast only, just remove the mirror (or get a cheep miror you can do this to) and spray paint it silver.

Posted By: Shatcher
Date Posted: 4/13/07 at 2:20pm

I paint them black. Just paint right over the mirror. when you are done you can clean the paint right off.

Posted By: red diva
Date Posted: 4/13/07 at 3:02pm

Originally posted by BeJa

We're using hand mirrors on the set & they're glaring from our lights. We've tried hair spray to stop the glare, but it didn't work. Any suggestions on how to stop the glare. Thanks.

There is a product on the market that does a really good job. It's in the Mylar line of spray paints, but I can't remember the name of this particular product......"Dull It", or something. I believe it's available in most stores that carry spray paints, but if it isn't, you can order it online from Mylar. It isn't terribly expensive.....under $10 for the can.

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Posted By: doublezero420
Date Posted: 5/04/07 at 12:43am

If the actors don't need to see the reflection, you can smear the mirror with Vaseline.