LED Infinity Mirror, 32 LEDs, Selectable Patterns, Quality Frame

Step 2 Frame - Front

 
Starting with two of the front pieces. Look over all the images first.

- On one edge apply a very thin even coat of glue.
To much will ooze out the joint and make the seems look messy later.

- Place both pieces flat on the table.

- Hang both edges off a table or platform so if it does ooze it will be easier to fix.

- Carefully press the to edges together and very slightly slide them back and forth a few times. Pressing in firmly. If there is to much gap between them you can either pull them apart and add more glue, or wait till its dry and a best side has been chosen, and apply more glue to the back of the joint.

- Line up the corners, the  Inner Corner is the most important to get the closest.

- If it oozed, wait till its completely dry and carefully remove with a razor blade or exacto knife.

- keep flat and don't handle it till its dry.  Stressing the seem will cause weakness.

Repeat with the second pair of front pieces.

Then, when you have your 2 halves, repeat the process on a corner and then wait till it has hardened  ( a few hours at least ). Then glue the final corner joint. It may need to be force a little to become square, just position it and tape it in place till it dries.

You'll be left with a nice 12" x 12" square with a 8" x 8" inner square.

Take a look at both sides seems and pick the one you think is best, as it will be facing outward.

Re-glue any seems your not sure about from the back. Just run a bead of glue along it.

Final step for the front of the frame is to give it a coat of paint.

I have found Krylon Fusion is best for Polystyrene,( better than Rustoleum for plastic )
I would suggest Krylon Fusion for acrylic as well.
And Hardboard can be painted with most anything.

Black is the usual, but any color will do.

Place on a flat surface with the best side facing up. You don't want paint on the back side.
Clean off the surface with Isopropyl Alcohol or some other weak solvent. To strong and it will melt the plastic.


Do quick even sprays, don't try to apply to much paint at once. Apply a few to several even layers, letting dry inbetween. Ensure to get the outside and inner edges.