Carving mirrors

[justinshort010]

I chipped my mirror just a tiny bit I’m not trying to sell it just practice I don’t know if it’s ruined I’ve been reaching out to some companies and not reply does anyone hear have anything to say it’s a 6 inch glass 

[justinshort010]

Hi I’m hoping to find someone to help solve my problem I chipped my mirror during construction did I ruin it I’m just going to practice with it not selling 

[saac]

That chip should have little to no effect on the mirror's optical performance. I would not worry about it, if you are still grinding the mirror you could just dress it down. 

Jim 

[justinshort010]

Great news thanks Jim

[Peter Drew]

Using a sharpening stone or something similar produce a bevel on the chipped edge similar to the one on the mirror. Use strokes at 45 degrees downwards away from the mirror surface and use plenty of water.       🙂

[NGC 1502]

Even if this was a finished mirror that chip would not present a problem other than you know it’s there.

If a finished mirror has an edge chip like that, just cover it with a regular mirror clip.