This is an 18 inch x 24 inch x 0.12 inch see-through acrylic mirror. It can be used to make a smart mirror, an infinity mirror, used for surveillance, for theatrical applications, or whatever else you can think of. This kind of mirror is also known as a two-way mirror or sometimes as a one-way mirror. It is made of acrylic which is naturally shatter resistant, making a safer alternative to glass. Note: Make sure you peel off the protective plastic covering from both sides before use.
FAQ:1. What is a two-way mirror? A two-way mirror is coated with a thin, almost-transparent layer of metal. The result is a mirrored surface that reflects some light and is penetrated by the rest. Light always passes equally in both directions. However, when one side is brightly lit and the other is dark, the darker side becomes difficult to see from the brightly lit side because it is masked by the brighter reflection of the lit side.
2. How do you cut it? The acrylic can be cut, but be careful not to damage it. I recommend leaving the protective covering on the mirror until you finish cutting and even then you may still damage the mirror in the process. You can use a plexiglass cutting tool, a razor blade, a dremmel, or a laser cutter. For a plexiglass cutting tool or a razor blade, use a straight edge and do 6-10 passes cutting all the way to the edge of the acrylic.Finally, please pay attention to care instructions on the information label attached to the mirror.
3. How do you clean it safely? The reflective side doesn't have a protective coating, so avoid wiping it with anything if possible. To decrease the need to clean the reflective side, face the non-reflective side outward. To clean the non-reflective side, use a completely clean microfiber cloth together with 50% isopropyl alcohol. Or, if you are able to, an even better option is Novus 1 Plastic Clean & Shine together with Novus Polish Mates or Kimwipes. Transparent acrylic. Look through from the dark side, the light side reflects. Approx. 30% transparent Can be used to create a smart mirror, monitoring or theatre application. Shatter-resistant, unlike glass. Easily Bendable 2nd Photo Monitor of. 3rd Photo Monitor On, Bright Room. 4th Photo Monitor On Dark Room 5th photo reflection of the ceiling light. 6th photo ceiling light is viewed through the mirror. Be sure to remove the thin protective film from both sides before use. The side of blue protective cover can have a second clear protective cover underneath. Blue coating on the back of the mirror. The clear cover is on the reflective side. Acrylic can be scratch quite easily. Be careful. If you expect a little wear, turn over the back of the mirror to make it wear and tear. If your back gets wear, you can potentially polish it off, but if the front gets wear, it can remove the reflective coating.