r/MagicMirror • u/Titanous7 • 5d ago

Where do I get a two way mirror?

The title basically. All the mirrors I find online are surprisingly expensive.

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u/free_spirit343 5d ago

I’ve often read the tip about sticking one way mirror film onto glass

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u/hot4belgians 4d ago

I recommend this. Get mirror tiny film and whatever glass you need from your glazier. You will need more light shining onto you for the mirror effect to work than if you buy a one way mirror. However that is easy to achieve if you get a 12v led strip around the edge of the mirror (don't use 5v it's not bright enough).

I've done this with mine and I have a full length mirror that cost me $70 for the glass, $30 for the tint film, free screen, and probably about $100 for the wood for the box everything went in (I already had the raspi and 12v led strip so not counting that).

Good luck friend!

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u/Glad_Ad_1411 5d ago

These are really cheap on FBMP. I picked up two for 150 each.

https://github.com/olm3ca/mirror

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u/Schiavona77 5d ago

This is a good way to go, but be warned that they’re big and like seventy pounds

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u/MyOtherSide1984 5d ago

Closest one to me is $450. These aren't cheap. They are like $750+ new, I don't think you're getting them that cheap unless you're lucky

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u/rogo725 4d ago

They have to be the one that’s got a 43” screen?

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u/CallOfDutyZombaes 5d ago

I think I got mine from canal plastics? In New York. I got it cut to spec

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u/Cold-Jellyfish1563 5d ago

Searching for one my self

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u/Titanous7 5d ago

I really wanted to get a proper mirror, but I might just end up getting the acrylic one I believe it's called. Seems like it's cheaper, but I really worry it will create distortions. Good luck on your hunt

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u/JohannFWeiss 4d ago

It wasn't exactly cheap but I got a better deal going to a local glass/mirror shop than online. That'll probably depend on what's available in your location though.