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Mirror #5...mirror cutting mini tutorial...

Let's say I got this awesome  frame at a yard sale for $1!   I needed a mirror that would fit it: 12 X 16" The glass place I called said a mirror that size would cost $16... I could not justify. what to do? I found this Ikea mirror at the  DI thriftstore for $3! I can do that! I also found my husbands tile popper...what? Glass is like tile right? I figured if I totally shatter the thing, I'm not out much. Worth a try. so, I used a piece of heavy cardboard to lift the mirror  to the height that tile would normally be. I measured and scored the glass... I remove the cardboard and use the pressure thing to pop the mirror along my score line. Doesn't take much pressure...easy does it! Pretty great cut! Onto the next side! Did I mention, I'm barefoot...no gloves,  eye protection...nothing! don't do that at home! On the other cut, the scoring worked, but didn't pop it all off... Never fear... Pliers are here. slid my mirror to the edge of the t...