Some Facts About Mirrors And Their Many Uses
Today’s mirrors serve many functions and have come a long way since our ancestors had to be content looking in a dark pool of still water to gaze upon their reflections. A mirror can be defined as any item having at least one reflective side and they are most notably used as an aid in personal grooming. In this instance the term ‘looking glass’ fits well but mirrors have many other uses besides just self-admiration.
Mirrors of various sorts are used in many industrial applications. They’re found in flashlights and lasers, cameras and telescopes. They are required by law in cars, trucks and motorcycles and will even be found on many bicycles. Here they’ve become an incredibly important safety device. They’re also used as simply decoration.
Mirrors of a wide variety are found in people’s homes all around the globe and nearly every bathroom will contain at least one. They’re also commonly seen in living rooms, bedrooms and hallways. Adding a mirror to an area will not only make the space appear larger than it actually is but will also bring more light into the space. In fact, putting a lighted candle in front of a mirror will nearly double the amount of light radiated into the area.
Adding a mirror to your home’s dcor can make a big aesthetic difference and there are countless types and styles from which to choose. While many mirrors will have a rectangular shape, other shapes are available or can be custom made for your particular application. Some of the different styles include wall mirrors, the popular arched mirror, over the door or overmantle mirrors. There are plane mirrors (flat surface) as well as convex and concave models.
The first ‘manufactured’ mirrors were probably made from polished obsidian, which is a very hard and shiny volcanic rock. Evidence shows that these were in use approximately 6000 B.C. Then, a few thousand years later, we learned how to create these reflective devices from polished copper or bronze. These mirrors worked, but not nearly as well as those made with modern processes.
Mirrors range in cost from a low or just a few dollars to many thousands for an especially intricate of ornate unit. All are meant to provide the user with a reflection, although not necessarily for the purpose of personal grooming. My favorite (in my modest abode) is an inexpensive rattan-framed model sitting in my living right above the papasan chair cushion where I usually lounge. It’s nothing fancy but fits in perfectly with the room’s tropical furnishings.
For any number of choices there are tons of websites offering every option imaginable. Some will even custom make a unit from your own design. It’s all out there. Have a look.
Bob Proctor has been writing articles since 2006 and is an expert on contemporary mirror, however he also likes to write about papasan chair cushion
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