These are samples of the work that can be done as reverse painting on glass and mirrors. When working on mirrors, the backing must be stripped, the surface usually gets a patina, and the silvering removed in the design areas which are then reworked with various kinds of leafing and gilding powders...

Another example of reverse gilding on mirror. This piece has been patinated then leafed with gold and a tamise' flake mix then thoroughly sealed. Mirrors can be framed or hung in a variety of ways or used as table tops, on cabinet doors, or inside doors or windows. The same kinds of treatment...