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Magic Mirror Mirror/Foil Question
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Hello everyone:)
I would like to implement my current idea and build a mirror. Unfortunately, I’m not the most skilled when it comes to crafting and DIY work, but I do have some knowledge in programming and scripting. Currently, I’ve watched various videos, and I’m feeling overwhelmed about what materials I need.
My goal is to build a magic mirror that looks very elegant and doesn’t reflect too strongly but still maintains the mirror aspect. It’s mainly used to display information like images and diagnostics.
So far, I have the following components:
Screen: LG 24MB56HQ, which will be disassembled. Wooden frame: Custom-made by a carpenter, measuring 70 cm in length and 50 cm in width.Now, I’m wondering if I need a two-way mirror, with the monitor (display) mounted behind it. Or is it possible to use clear acrylic and apply one-way window film to it and then attach the monitor behind it?
Aren’t the mirrors designed to be semi-transparent so that the monitor’s image can be displayed? What is the purpose of the films often used in the videos? Should they also be applied to the monitor?
I found the following product: Link to the glass-star.de product
Thank You very much
Syosse -
@Syosse the film just serves the same purpose as the mirror tinting applied to the glass…
the film is ‘less expensive’, but also ‘less quality’
the mirror reflection is behind the glass… but in front of the monitor.
its transmission rate defines how it exposes the content behind it…0% means nothing gets thru from behind… its a real mirror.
100% means everything gets thru, its glass…different companies provide different transmission rates, and the colors of the films can be different…
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perfect thanks for the information, so u can choose betweeen film for cheaper solution and less quality and a very good quality with only mirror. do u can recommend a glass with 60-80% transmission ?
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@sdetweil said in Magic Mirror Mirror/Foil Question:
@Syosse the film just serves the same purpose as the mirror tinting applied to the glass…
the film is ‘less expensive’, but also ‘less quality’
the mirror reflection is behind the glass… but in front of the monitor.
its transmission rate defines how it exposes the content behind it…0% means nothing gets thru from behind… its a real mirror.
100% means everything gets thru, its glass…different companies provide different transmission rates, and the colors of the films can be different…
perfect thanks for the information so u can choose between these 2 solution:
Film: less quality but cheaper price
Glass /Mirror with tinting better quality and cost more.u can recommend a glass with 60-80% transmission ?
thank u
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@Syosse there are two guys that are helping with mirror glass supply in Europe
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https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/15553/new-2-way-mirror-supplier-lower-prices-and-lead-times
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@Syosse - In my experience, the light transmission from film is very different than a one-way mirror glass. The film is a compromise for those on a budget. The film will not let as much light through from the monitor as a purchased piece of mirror glass. In my case, the film lets in about 30% of the monitor’s display and the mirror glass lets 50% through.
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@sdetweil said in Magic Mirror Mirror/Foil Question:
@Syosse there are two guys that are helping with mirror glass supply in Europe
and
https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/15553/new-2-way-mirror-supplier-lower-prices-and-lead-times
Perfect thanks i will contact him.
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@bhepler said in Magic Mirror Mirror/Foil Question:
@Syosse - In my experience, the light transmission from film is very different than a one-way mirror glass. The film is a compromise for those on a budget. The film will not let as much light through from the monitor as a purchased piece of mirror glass. In my case, the film lets in about 30% of the monitor’s display and the mirror glass lets 50% through.
Ok, now it’s clear, thank you very much. I’ve now ordered a mirror glass.
