Description
2-Way Mirror
This is an 11 15/16 inch x 11 15/16 inch x .04 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 it 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 would 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 Dremel, 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.
11 15/16 inch x 11 15/16 inch x 0.04 inch see-through acrylic (approximately 30% transparent). Can be used for a smart mirror, surveillance, or theatrical application. Shatter-resistant, unlike glass. Slightly bendable.
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.
2nd photo monitor is off. 3rd photo monitor on, bright room. 4th photo monitor on, darkroom. 5th photo reflection of ceiling light. 6th photo ceiling light seen through a mirror. 7th photo demonstrates the nature of the two-way mirror.
Be sure to remove the thin protective film from both sides before use. Side with blue protective covering may have a 2nd clear protective covering underneath. Protection may be scratched, but the underlying mirror should be unscratched. The blue covering is on the back of the mirror; the clear covering is on the reflective side.
Acrylic can scratch fairly easily. Please treat it with care. If you expect some wear, face the back of the mirror so that it will receive the wear. If the back receives wear, you can potentially buff it out; however, if the front receives wear, it can remove the reflective coating. Please see FAQ in the description area below for more useful info.
