Make Entire Wall Mirror In Sketchup

Make an Entire Wall Mirror in SketchUp

A well-placed mirror can make a room look larger, brighter, and more stylish. If you're looking for a way to add some glamour to your home without breaking the bank, making your own wall mirror is a great option. And with SketchUp, it's easier than you think!

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to create a simple, yet elegant, wall mirror using SketchUp. We'll cover everything from creating the basic shape to adding the finishing touches. So whether you're a beginner or a seasoned SketchUp user, you can follow along and create a beautiful mirror that will be the envy of your friends.

Step 1: Create the Basic Shape

The first step is to create the basic shape of your mirror. To do this, use the Rectangle tool to draw a rectangle on the ground plane. The size of the rectangle will depend on the size of the mirror you want to make. Once you have drawn the rectangle, select the Push/Pull tool and extrude it upwards to create the thickness of the mirror.

Step 2: Add the Frame

Next, we'll add a frame to the mirror. To do this, select the Rectangle tool again and draw a smaller rectangle inside the first one. The size of the smaller rectangle will depend on the width of the frame you want to create. Once you have drawn the smaller rectangle, select the Push/Pull tool again and extrude it outwards to create the thickness of the frame.

Step 3: Add the Mirror

Now it's time to add the mirror itself. To do this, select the Rectangle tool and draw a rectangle that is slightly smaller than the frame. The rectangle should be centered within the frame. Once you have drawn the rectangle, select the Push/Pull tool and extrude it upwards to create the thickness of the mirror.

Step 4: Add the Finishing Touches

To finish off the mirror, you can add some finishing touches such as a bevel to the edges of the frame or a reflective material to the surface of the mirror. To add a bevel, select the Line tool and draw a line along the edge of the frame. Then, select the Push/Pull tool and extrude the line outwards to create the bevel.

To add a reflective material to the surface of the mirror, select the Paint Bucket tool and click on the surface of the mirror. Then, select the Material Browser and choose a reflective material from the list. Once you have applied the material, the surface of the mirror will be reflective.

Step 5: Save and Export

Once you are finished with your mirror, you can save it by clicking on the File menu and selecting Save. You can also export the mirror to a variety of file formats by clicking on the File menu and selecting Export. The most common file formats for exporting SketchUp models are DWG, DXF, and STL.

Congratulations! You have now created your own wall mirror in SketchUp. With a little practice, you can create even more complex and beautiful mirrors.