How To Make A Two Way Mirror Film

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How to make a two way mirror film.

Smart mirror maker johann reyes has been making some great smart mirrors and used a two way mirror film in one of his projects. A one way mirror film can give glass the capability to act as a one way mirror but it is the surrounding lighting conditions that actually dictate whether the mirror effect occurs and the strength of the mirror. Standard glazing without one way mirror film already produces somewhat of a one way mirror effect. A custom led mirror tv is an investment and a long term decor item in the house that is functional art on top of that.

So if you want to make a smart mirror on a low budget you could try the film way. Two way mirror film also known as one way mirror film is a privacy film that blocks 95 of light and delivers the highest level of privacy. Especially in a bathroom environment. It is so worth it to splurge.

We manufacture transparent two way mirrors and dielectric beamsplitter mirrors for applications including smart mirror tv mirror and teleprompter products. Measure the sides of your glass or windowpane and jot the measurements down on a separate sheet of paper. Two way mirror film is an adhesive film that you apply to a clear glass or plastic surface to create a two way mirror effect. However the film often blocks a bit too much light so not enough light passes through to the other side making text.

You can check out photos from the build here. Lay out a section of two way mirror film on a flat surface then cut out a section of film that roughly matches the dimensions of your glass or window. And here is a video of his mirror in action. Over time the mirror film may peel or bubble.

Trim two way mirror film to match the size of your glass. The two way mirror film we sell is 5 transparent so you are losing almost all of that light through the mirror.