How do I make chalk paint with acrylic paint?
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Using acrylic paint as main ingredient
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Here's a method that uses acrylic paint Kathy
https://www.instructables.com/id/Chalk-Paint/
Hello Kathy,
Here are a few links on how To Make Chalk Paint with baking soda
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-make-chalk-paint-diy-recipe-256162
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/how-to-make-chalk-paint-with-baking-soda-26085922?
Affordable DIY Chalk Paint: How To Make Your Own With Baking Soda
This is my recipe for making it (number 2 on list) Very simple: https://chemistrycachet.com/chemistry-tips-that-save-time-and-money/
I’m adding my short video with two recipes of homemade chalk paint, in case you decide to try.
https://youtu.be/eA5pztr4X80
I've made it using approximately 3 parts paint to one part Plaster of Paris.
You slowly mix a bit of water with the Plaster of Paris till it's smooth, a bit like pancake batter. Then slowly add the paint and stir well. It will keep in an air tight container for quite a long time.