Black Mirror

[nevermore_2008]

ok, some of you may have heard of a tool called a "Black mirror". it is used for scrying.
i was thinking of makeing my best friend one and i just wanted to know first if it is a dangerous tool or if they are ok to use.
pardon my spelling, its 12:00 and im tired. :)

[LadyAriana]

ok, some of you may have heard of a tool called a "Black mirror". it is used for scrying.
i was thinking of makeing my best friend one and i just wanted to know first if it is a dangerous tool or if they are ok to use.
pardon my spelling, its 12:00 and im tired. :)

I've never heard of them being dangerous, but then again, I suppose when you're dealing with anything magickal, there could be a 'dangerous' aspect. I've only used one once and it was a very exciting and scary experience. I'd never scryed before, and my friend suggested I tried using her black mirror. I remember the sensation of falling into the mirror, rather like falling into a pool of cool water. That brought me out of my trance, and I haven't picked up one again.

[Mouse]

They can be dangerous I spose, but no more so than a crystal ball or scrying stone.
Go ahead and make her one. I think it's a great idea. :)

[Silent]

May I ask how a black mirror is made.

[misschief]

no they're not dangerous. the nature of the tool is determined by the person using it, not the tool itself.

[Bec_W]

I'd be interested in finding out how to make one too.

[misschief]

you just get the silver stuff off the back and paint it black, it's not hard.

[acorn elf]

You can just get a picture frame and paint the back black too. Mirrors are just metal with glass on the front, so forget the metal entirely.

[Trithemius]

I have a question about making scrying mirrors also. Pretty much all the instructions I've found on the internet recommend using flat black paint as opposed to gloss black. But some of the mirrors I see for sale through various occult shops seem to be highly reflective, almost like polished obsidian. So my question is, does it matter whether the paint is glossy or flat, or is it more personal preference?

[Rick]

May I ask how a black mirror is made.
http://mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=1853&highlight=cheap+quick+easy (http://mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=1853&highlight=cheap+quick+easy)

I recommend gloss paint, & not the cheap stuff (you get what you pay for).

[nevermore_2008]

in order to make a black mirror, you can just buy a picture frame w/ glass in it. take the glass out and spray paint it black on one side. wait till it drys and then, put the glass back in the frame with the shiny side showing. then light incense or candles and scry like normal

[Trithemius]

http://mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=1853&highlight=cheap+quick+easy (http://mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=1853&highlight=cheap+quick+easy)

I recommend gloss paint, & not the cheap stuff (you get what you pay for).

Thanks Rick!

[WOGIT]

I also made my own black mirror and have had some luck with it.There not that hard to make.Just make sure the paint you get will stick to glass.I used the high gloss paint.

[Rick]

Thanks Rick!
:smile: I do what I can

[Silent]

ThX so for the info on how to make...cuz I really wanted one but did not know how to get my hands on one.Cuz I cant order and pretty sure the there is no one that sells one here.

So now I know how to make one and it is so EASY :smile:

[Jenne]

Thanks for the tips, folks, and for asking the Q in the first place--this would be a great tool to make for someone who'd want/need one.

:p

[WOGIT]

Keep us posted to how your mirror comes along :) I am hopeing to have a pic I can post of my alter with my mirror very soon.

[Bec_W]

Thanks all :)

[Rick]

Here are pics of how mine came out... http://mysticwicks.com/showpost.php?p=267250&postcount=2 (http://mysticwicks.com/showpost.php?p=267250&postcount=2) :smile:

[stella01904]

MM ~ Raven Grimassi, Ray Buckland, and who knows who else all recommend a concave mirror. Get an old glass clock face and paint the convex side. That's the best and the most traditional. But a flat one works, too.
Rick's are stone gorgeous!
BB, Stella

[Meadhbh]

MM ~ Raven Grimassi, Ray Buckland, and who knows who else all recommend a concave mirror. Get an old glass clock face and paint the convex side. That's the best and the most traditional. But a flat one works, too.
Rick's are stone gorgeous!
BB, Stella

Mostly because thats how mirrors where made back in the day. But either way works and mirrors now come glued into the frames, so unless your sure your can get the mirror out without breaking the frame I'd go with a picture frame. As far as paint goes I would buy high quality gloss. The flat could work, but not as well, since the gloss would reflect the late sort of they way a bottom of a scrying bowl would do.