How can I make chalk paint?
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Here's a couple of tutorials on how to make it
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/make-your-own-chalk-paint-recipe-37878819
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/how-to-make-your-own-chalk-paint-recipe-2-4059185
Make Your Own Chalk Paint Recipe
How to Make Your Own Chalk Paint. Recipe # 2
Baking soda and a little water. Plenty of recipes in Pinterest
Here is our recipe: 1/3 cup Plaster Paris, 1/3 cup cool water. Mix well. Add 1 cup laytex paint any color. Mix well. This will cover a 6 drawer dresser one time. Do not try to store or reuse chalk paint. It does not keep well for use later. Cover with a polyurethane to seal
I'm a big fan of calcium Carbonate Powder. You can find it on Amazon (prime shipping). Here's what you need and how to mix it: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZoz5lZlRfw/?hl=en&taken-by=withinthegrove
There are a lot of recipes out there to try out. We have many people that come to us after they have made their own because they like making their own but they love our high quality and low price. We have so many different products that go along with the chalk mineral paint too that adds so much character to your piece.
Teri - www.dixiebellepaint.com If you ever need help or have any questions you can feel free to call us at 813-909-1962 during business hours. We have a full staff here eager to help you!