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reflective backing?

Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2022 7:41 pm
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Any suggestions on how to apply a reflective backing or coating to flat fused glass?

Thank you.

Re: reflective backing?

Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 6:33 am
by Eric Bloom
Rust-Oleum makes a spray paint for this. It gets applied to the back, after firing. Also needs a clear coat after the reflective finish is applied. Read and follow the directions. It doesn't give a mirror-like finish but it does reflect. It also seems to highlight every little imperfection in the glass.
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Re: reflective backing?

Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:41 pm
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Terrific, thanks.
Do you think if I apply an adhesive to that final clear coat( to apply glass to another surface), it will not disturb the coatings?

Re: reflective backing?

Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:46 pm
by Eric Bloom
If the adhesive will stick to a painted surface it might be OK. But if the adhesive instructions say to remove any paint, then it probably won't work.

Re: reflective backing?

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2022 11:33 pm
by Buttercup
Bonnie, depending where you live there might be a company in town that does silvering (mirror finish on glass), if you want a mirror-type reflection. There was a company in Vancouver,BC, Fish bros., I think, that would silver your glass for you. Good luck