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Not everyone is blessed with the gift of being able to grow luxurious facial hair. With a little black nail polish you can add your favorite style of soup strainer to a mirror and make your 'stached wishes come true.


You'll Need. . .
  • A mirror - pocket mirror is used here for a glorious pocket 'stache but you could use the same technique on a bathroom or whatever other mirror you'd like (just remember they're pretty permanent)
  • Black nail polish (or another color if you'd like)
  • Adhesive label larger than your mustache image
  • An image of your favorite mustache style (a few examples are provided here)
  • Scissors or an Exacto knife
How To
  1. Select your mustache style and size your image appropriately for your mirror. I'm using a 4" compact mirror here, so the mustaches need to be smaller because the reflection of someone's face will be smaller. If you were using a larger mirror, you would want to make larger 'staches
  2. Print the image on your adhesive label
  3. Cut out the mustache portion to create a stencil
  4. Position the stencil on your mirror and stick it in place
  5. Apply nail polish in a few thin coats, letting each dry before applying the next
  6. Carefully remove the stencil and allow the 'stache to dry
  7. Gaze lovingly into the mirror and behold your newly mustachioed self
cecilomar says: Jan 24, 2012. 6:32 PM
I'm in the US Coast Guard and I like to grow a mustache every time we go underway. I made one for my locker onboard my cutter to remind me not to shave it.
shesparticular (author) in reply to cecilomarJan 24, 2012. 6:35 PM
Sounds like an awesome plan!
JKPieGuy says: Sep 12, 2011. 5:41 PM
Three words for you, "Mustache Cash Stash!"
carpfluff in reply to JKPieGuyJan 8, 2012. 10:12 AM
me gusta.
shesparticular (author) in reply to JKPieGuySep 12, 2011. 5:45 PM
Awesome idea! You should make one and post a photo of it!
JKPieGuy in reply to shesparticularSep 13, 2011. 10:22 PM
Sure thing thanks. Hopefully I'll be able to soon, I'm just really busy at the moment but I will get it posted soon. Hey also thanks allot for the patch, it really made me feel welcomed after just joining the site about a week ago.
shesparticular (author) in reply to JKPieGuySep 14, 2011. 3:51 AM
Not a problem at all, and I can't wait to see what you post!
JKPieGuy in reply to shesparticularOct 12, 2011. 6:09 PM
Hey I thought you'd might like to hear this but your project inspired me and my friends to all wear mustaches at school on Halloween. Ha maybe then I'll be able to do the "Mustache Cash Stash" thing.
shesparticular (author) in reply to JKPieGuyOct 12, 2011. 6:12 PM
Awesome!
osbaldofernandez123456789 says: Sep 15, 2011. 8:53 PM
woow good idea :)
shesparticular (author) in reply to osbaldofernandez123456789Sep 16, 2011. 3:48 AM
Thanks!
tjesse says: Sep 9, 2011. 6:52 PM
I'm going to cut some out of paper and post them on every public bathroom mirror I see!
shesparticular (author) in reply to tjesseSep 9, 2011. 9:15 PM
Just make sure you don't get into any trouble - and if you do, don't blame me :)
tjesse in reply to shesparticularSep 9, 2011. 9:19 PM
LOL, it's just paper. Who knows I might be the Banksy of paper mustaches.
shesparticular (author) in reply to tjesseSep 9, 2011. 9:21 PM
At least around here sticking stickers doesn't really fly with authority-types, but that doesn't make sticky or painted on mustaches on mirrors any less awesome.
tjesse in reply to shesparticularSep 9, 2011. 9:24 PM
Ahh, cut them from post-it notes so no harm no foul.
shesparticular (author) in reply to tjesseSep 9, 2011. 9:29 PM
Now that's a stellar idea if I've ever heard one!
mikeasaurus says: Sep 8, 2011. 6:10 PM
Ha, great idea!
You need to get a friend to take an action shot.
shesparticular (author) in reply to mikeasaurusSep 8, 2011. 6:17 PM
Thanks! Sadly photographs involving mirrors are way harder to take than I'd though :(
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