Q&A for How to Make an Infinity Mirror

Yes, you can. A cirlcle, square or rectangle with LED lights around it would work.

No. You need some type of light source inside. Because what an infinity mirror is, is two mirrors facing and reflecting on each other. This way, the light source inside keeps reflecting on both mirrors creating the illusion that it goes on and on.

The rear can be any glass mirror you'd buy just about anywhere. You're basically making the special "one-way" mirror yourself by using the window tint. That's the "magic" part of it. If you want the "infinite" effect to go deeper, use brighter lights inside, and turn off the lights outside the room so that each progressively dimmer layer is still visible.

You can use any LEDs. I think it would be perfect to use NeoPixels by Adafruit, as they are programmable and you can make them different colors.

It's a funny DIY project to impress your friends with an optical trick. You could use it as the top of a coffee table and it will give the impression that the coffee mugs levitate over a bottomless pit.

You will need: a mirror, a glass or PVC clear pane, the same size as your mirror, a set of LED string lights or fairy bulbs, mirrored window film (available at car shops and online), a picture frame for the mirror and another for the glass, some wooden spacing splines for the frames and bulbs.

Any auto parts store will stock a range of window tint films of different shades. Choose one that will allow you to see through it and clearly view the LED reflections in the inner mirror, but not so light that you can actually see the LED strip inside.

You could just buy tinted glass and use it instead of making the glass tinted by yourself. Except from this, you can't use anything else.

Yes. The mirror and window film need something to reflect back and forth, so without the lights, it would just look like a framed mirror.

It would actually make the hole get smaller every time it will get reflected, so it will look like some kind of infinite funnel.

No. Remember, the inside six inside walls of the box are either mirrors or lights, so not much wall is showing.

Yes, it can work outdoors too as long as the lights are bright enough to be seen in the sun.

The type of lights you use will not change the overall effect of the infinity mirror. LED lights are fairly cheap, good quality, and easily obtainable. They also can be obtained in multiple colors.

The age of the mirror does not change the effect, but it needs to be clean and intact.

LEDs. It would be perfect to use NeoPixels by Adafruit, as they are programmable and you can make them different colors.

Ikea RIBBA frame is with all you need, outer and inner (LED ) frame, available in black and white 25 x 25 cm or 50 x 50 cm.

Any auto parts store will stock a range of window tint films of different shades. Choose one that will allow you to see through it and clearly view the LED reflections in the inner mirror, but not so light that you can actually see the LED strip inside.

Yes, it will be fine. You will have some issues viewing the effect, depending on the size of the hole.

This is optional, and spray may cause the desired effect but it's best if you use foil.

It doesn't really matter as long as you have followed every step of the instructions.

Yes. The difference is that the well is made with a round object instead of a square.

Yes. Adding tint is the same as using a two-way mirror -- a small amount of light should pass through your mirror, and the more reflective side should be facing inward.

Yes, and yes. Although you can use tinted glass for both of the sides on the inside, you'll have to put something on the back of one of the panes of glass, or else it will just be a clear piece of glass with lights inside it.

You would have to use something semi-transparent, like colored tape or film on the inside, or have them suspended evenly between the two mirrors.

Not necessarily. Anything transparent will do. PVC is also a good option if glass is unavailable or not wanted.

The back mirror is a regular mirror. The front mirror is a tinted mirror so that you can see through it from the outside but it reflects on the inside.

Yes, you can use Christmas lights. As long as they fit it would be fine. Some Christmas lights won't work but you just have to find the right ones.