17th c Padded Mirror Case Finishing Instructions

Detailed Instruction!

   For those who have purchased a padded mirror case, I am setting up a new dedicated blog that I will be posting detailed instructions for finishing the case onto as I complete my own.  Can we say FUN!?  YES!!!

I will still post progress pictures here, but only those who purchase a mirror case will have access to the mirror blog. It will be in progression, with detailed step by step photos and instruction  for

*gilding/ applying gold leaf

*papering the outside & inside

*inside silk linings and tufted paddings

*how to choose trims & types of trims

*how to choose the right period correct marbled paper pattern

*ground fabrics

*applying your finished embroidery to the top & face

~ and since I am beading mine~

*3 dimensional padded beadwork 

*beaded figural stumpwork (people)

*laid/couched beadwork

*wired edge Twilling  (the technique used in my beaded basket)

~ and I'm sure plenty more!~