How can I make my own chalk paint?
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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
Here's a recipe
Wrenda, I make my chalk paint with one part baking soda and 2 parts paint. For example, If I want a cup of paint, I use a cup of paint and half a cup of baking soda. Just use half as much baking soda as you do paint. It really works well.
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These Chalk paint recipe from Hometalk might be helpful
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/how-baking-soda-can-change-the-way-you-paint-in-just-5-minutes-30024176?expand_all_questions=1
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/how-to-make-your-own-chalk-paint-recipe-2-4059185
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/make-your-own-chalk-paint-recipe-37878819
How Baking Soda Can Change the Way You Paint—in Just 5 Minutes
How to Make Your Own Chalk Paint. Recipe # 2
Make Your Own Chalk Paint Recipe
Here is a complete guide for you, with a free ebook. https://bushraslifestyle.com/how-to-chalk-paint-furniture-plus-chalk-paint-recipe/
I hope it helps!
Bushra