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During the l8th century, mirror glass was scare and very expensive; consequently mirrors were rare and highly prized. The decorative frame of a country Chippendale mirror, with its elegant scrollwork, introduced a playful, yet graceful element into an otherwise spare room setting and the reflective glass amplified available light and brightened dim interiors. Today these mirrors are considered the perfect accent for a period room. This compact and elegant mirror makes a great weekend project. In addition to going home with an attractive piece, students will learn how to create complex moldings on the router table, cut accurate miters, easily manage a picture-frame glue-up (no small feat), and produce elegant scroll work. It all adds up to a great weekend of fine woodworking. |
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