DIY Modern Boho Mirror

2 min read September 14, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Add a touch of the modern boho look to your office wall with this DIY Mirror.  With just a few crafty supplies and an inexpensive round mirror you too can make a DIY Modern Boho Mirror that would bring a touch of the bohemian flair into your home.

Project Time
50 to 60 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Using acrylic paint and a flat bristled paintbrush to paint a Medium Embroidery Hoop.   

DIY Modern Boho Mirror step 1
Step
2

Next, tape of half of a Round Table Mirror with washi tape and a piece of cardstock.  Spray paint the mirror with metallic gold foil spray paint.  Once the paint is dry, remove the tape and cardstock

DIY Modern Boho Mirror step 2
Step
3

To attach the Natural Cording, fold a 3 foot length of cording in half and place it under the painted embroidery hoop.  Gather the ends of the cording and pull them through the loop connecting them to the hoop.  Repeat this step until the bottom third of the hoop is covered with cording.  Trim the cording into a V-shape. 

DIY Modern Boho Mirror step 3 part 1
DIY Modern Boho Mirror step 3 part 2
Step
4

Use a strong craft glue like E6000® Craft Adhesive Glue to adhere the painted mirror to the embroidery hoop.  Follow the manufacturers instructions on how long to let the glue dry before working with your project. 

DIY Modern Boho Mirror step 4
Step
5

Once the glue is dry, combine a mixture of black acrylic paint and water in a 50:50 ratio into a paper cup.  Dip the ends of the cording into the cup and allow the paint mixture to soak into the cording.  Once you have achieved the desired effect, carefully ring out the excess water and allow time for the cording to dry. 

DIY Modern Boho Mirror step 5
Step
6

To attach the pre-made tassel charms, use jewelry tools to connect the jump rings to the weave in the cording. 

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Step
7

Adhere a faux leather cording hanger to the back using hot glue or E6000® Craft Adhesive Glue and allow time for the glue to dry before hanging.  

DIY Modern Boho Mirror step 7
Step
8

For other modern home office ideas, be sure to check out our post, 14 Ways to DIY A Boss Babe Office here

DIY Modern Boho Mirror step 8

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