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Msj812 on Sep 09, 2016You can make your own chalk paint, several options on the internet. I think if you dilute it down more of the brown will show through. I made my own chalk paint was easy and the piece came out great. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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The Garden Frog with C Renee on Sep 09, 2016You could probably get away with 2 small jars of paint samples (they are about a cup each) and make your own chalk paint Here's my recipe and I use this on many different woods and projects. http://www.thegardenfrogboutique.com/2016/02/...Helpful Reply
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Linda on Sep 09, 2016You can buy chalk paint in Walmart in the craft department. easier than making it.Helpful Reply
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B on Sep 09, 2016Credit:Lowes Mix 1/3 cup of plaster of Paris and 1/3 cup of cool water; stir until completely smooth. Mix that with 1 cup of latex paint and stir thoroughly. This will make enough chalk-finish paint for one coat on a six-drawer dresser. Chalk-finish paint should not be stored and reused.Helpful Reply
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Pam Lewandowski on Sep 09, 2016I've made my own Chalk paint for years ---- plaster of paris (big ol' tub for $4 at Hobby Lobby ---- THEN use coupon)!!!!Helpful Reply
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Sandra on Sep 09, 2016Hi, I wouldn't paint it,.. I would maybe sand it a little to get the wood grain back in and then polyurethane it for a nice finish,.. I love the wood look,..Helpful Reply
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Jackie Byrd on Sep 09, 2016I'm with Sandra. Really, not every DIY project needs chalk paint.Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Sep 10, 2016I to agree on not painting . I love the look of wood.Helpful Reply
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Lizzy L on Sep 11, 2016Chalk paint.Helpful Reply
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Teri on Sep 16, 2016Ok I was actually trying to get some direction on how to paint like I said I got a dark blue so I thought put it on the edges of the raised area then paint it white with a white wash of white then sand in area to bring out the blue is this ok to do or am I totally wrong on how to do this thxHelpful Reply
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