Hi. The easiest one is 1 part plaster-of-paris to 3 parts paint. For a thicker paint to cover deeper scratches, just increase the plaster by 1/4 part at a time.
We use 1/3 cup Plaster of Paris with 1/3 cup cool water. Mix well. Add 1 cup latex paint. Mix well. This will cover a 6 drawer dresser one time. You also need a good polyurethane to cover it and protect it. Do not try to save the chalk paint, it doesn't keep. Hope this helps.
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This was posted by another DIYer... https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/make-your-own-chalk-paint-recipe-37878819... it is the recipe I've used.
Make Your Own Chalk Paint Recipe
Hi. The easiest one is 1 part plaster-of-paris to 3 parts paint. For a thicker paint to cover deeper scratches, just increase the plaster by 1/4 part at a time.
We use 1/3 cup Plaster of Paris with 1/3 cup cool water. Mix well. Add 1 cup latex paint. Mix well. This will cover a 6 drawer dresser one time. You also need a good polyurethane to cover it and protect it. Do not try to save the chalk paint, it doesn't keep. Hope this helps.