How can I make my own chalk paint?
I am learning to stencil and have found that chalk paint works well, but don't want to buy a dozen colors of chalk paint. Can I just add white powdered chalk (from Home Depot?) to my existing colors? How much? Also, you guys have told me I can make my own wood icing using joint compound. Can I use plaster of Paris instead of joint compound? I have a lot of it already. Wood icing is really great for stenciling. Any suggestions on adding something to the wood icing to make it sparkly? Stenciling is really cool! When I am good enough at it, I want to do an entire wall. Thanks so much for all the knowledge you guys have.
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I want to make my own chalk paint.
Here is a recipe and you can add any color paint: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/make-your-own-chalk-paint-recipe-37878819
Make Your Own Chalk Paint Recipe
Here is a recipe
Plaster of paris is probably best choice but here's several different recipes https://www.dummies.com/home-garden/home-painting/3-ways-to-create-your-own-chalk-paint/ WOOD PASTE RECIPE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEDIUrI3o0E WOOD ICING IDEAS https://designeddecor.com/wood-icing-make-dresser-look-like-wood-carving/ MORE http://paintandpattern.com/wood-icing-projects/ You could just use glitter in wood icing recipe