{"version":1,"atom":{"id":"59e1e280-8125-5f86-aa30-79b5455b10ac","slug":"twig-sunburst-wall-mirror-59e1e2","title":"Twig Sunburst Wall Mirror","teaser":"Create a rustic sunburst mirror with natural twigs and a simple cardboard backing.","category":"home-interior","time_bucket":"weekend","budget_bucket":"under_50","difficulty":"intermediate","kids_friendly":false,"mess_level":"medium","supervision_level":null,"indoor_outdoor":"indoor","estimated_time_minutes":300,"topic_tags":["home-interior"],"occasion_tags":["everyday"],"materials":[{"name":"clean dry pest-free twigs","quantity":"80-120 pieces in mixed lengths"},{"name":"corrugated cardboard circle","quantity":"1 source backing"},{"name":"pen or marker","quantity":"1"},{"name":"hot glue","quantity":"enough for each twig and a mirror"},{"name":"round mirror","quantity":"1 "},{"name":"wall anchors or acrylic mirror clips","quantity":"1 complete hanging set"}],"steps":[{"index":1,"body":"Break a bundle of dry branches into short twigs of varying lengths. 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the twigs in place until they form a complete, irregular sunburst 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mirror over the bare center to conceal the inner twig ends and most of the 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DDaria Mikhailova · Senior Home & Interior Editor
Twig Sunburst Wall Mirror
Create a rustic sunburst mirror with natural twigs and a simple cardboard backing.