Stagedrighter Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Hi there, Wondering if you can help I am currently working on a production where a magic mirror is needed. I am looking to source a material that reflects like your conventional mirror - but when light is put behind it you can see a person standing behind the 'mirror' so a bit like a gauze only it reflects :) would really appreciate all help Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuddy Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi, Try this guy kngnet on ebay he sells all sorts of films coatings including 'one way' mirror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatman Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 If a soft reflection is OK for you then Lee 270 will do the trick. I've used it a few times. It's surface is a bit crinkly so will reflect light but not give a sharp mirror image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagedrighter Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 Thank You Both For Your Replies If a soft reflection is OK for you then Lee 270 will do the trick. I've used it a few times. It's surface is a bit crinkly so will reflect light but not give a sharp mirror image. coudl you possible send me a link or a retailer I can't seem to find it on google Thanks Again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatman Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I don't know where you are, but I get all my filters from Black Light in Edinburgh. Call 0131 551 2337 and ask for Karen. Linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I have a couple of old bits of decent 2 way acrylic mirror (solid stuff so good reflections) that I will happily give to someone that wants them. They are in london pm me if interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarus Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I've actually done an amdram performance of Scrooge which needed something like this. Essentially what we did was use a sheet of perspex at an angle (Actor was out of sight to provide a ghost-like image) you need to light the actor quite strongly, and it doesn't reflect the surroundings particularly well unless they are strongly lit too. But it's certainly a fairly cheap alternative that may work. Depends how much of a reflective mirror you need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidLee Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I am looking to source a material that reflects like your conventional mirror - but when light is put behind it you can see a person standing behind the 'mirror'"Rosco Shrink Mirror" film used to be perfect for this purpose. However you will need to check a sample before you buy as I've heard a rumour that it may now have an opaque packing. Rosco also make a "Thin Silver Mirror" which may do the trick but I don't know whether it is shrinkable. Try emailing Rosco UK - they are very helpful. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Available in just about every car accessory shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagedrighter Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 Thank You Very Much For All Yor Help I Shall Get In Touch With Both Of The Above Contacts You Have ProvidedThanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 http://www.theplasticshop.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luminophile Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I had some results wilth a survey cover ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyromark Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Mirrorworld Proper acrylic 2 way security mirrors - not too expensive too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitlane Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I am looking to source a material that reflects like your conventional mirror - but when light is put behind it you can see a person standing behind the 'mirror'"Rosco Shrink Mirror" film used to be perfect for this purpose. However you will need to check a sample before you buy as I've heard a rumour that it may now have an opaque packing. Rosco also make a "Thin Silver Mirror" which may do the trick but I don't know whether it is shrinkable. Try emailing Rosco UK - they are very helpful. David Sadly you are correct, Rosco Shrink Mirror now has an opaque backing. I have had great success using solar film; the material used on office windows and/or to pimp ones ride. It is designed to be applied to glass(obviously) but it also works on plastic. Moreover, if you are really careful with the hairdryer you can stretch it on a frame and heat shrink it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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