How to make chalk paint?

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How do I make chalk paint to paint a dresser?

Angie Woodyard · Answer

I've heard if you mix plaster of paris in with your paint it'll make chalk paint. don't know ratio of paint to plaster. should be able to find online. good luck!

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Heres one way. www.wikihow.com/Make-Chalk-Paint

Deb · Answer

Miss MustardSeed has a fabulous blog on chalk paint and milk paint and what the difference between the two are. In suggest that you look into her blog and I am sure that you will receive all the answers that you need. I am most definitely going to give it a try, as soon as the weather breaks...ughhh!! Good luck...but be prepared for it to be addicting. Have a great day :)

Brenda Nealy · Answer

Chalk Paint
Makes 8oz Paint
2 ½ T plaster ofparis
1T water (or more asneeded)
Mix until VERY smooth paste, then add to 8 oz of paint
Stir until very smooth with no lumps

Jean Myles · Answer

Brenda beat me too it LOL

Conni owensby · Answer

Home depot has the recipe in their paint department.

Valerie · Answer

There are a variety of different methods (and tips) on this board: I hope it helps. http://www.hometalk.com/b/5198219/chalk-and-faux-paint

Shelley S · Answer

Pinterest is the number one source for this. :)

Eloise · Answer

There are a ton of recipes on Pinterest. Type 'how to make chalk paint' into the search block. Here's one: http://inmyownstyle.com/2012/08/testing-1-2-3-versions-of-chalk-paint.html

The Garden Frog with C Renee · Answer

The recipe I use 5 tablespoons Plaster of Paris, sample of paint (about a cup of paint in flat) I first put in a container 5 tblspns of Plaster of Paris and mix in 2 tablespoons of very warm water and mix into a smooth paste adding a couple drops of water at a time to get it smooth. Do not make it too runny. Then I add the paint and mix until well blended.

Heather McKinney · Answer

Personally, I use #2. http://salvagedinspirations.com/best-homemade-chalk-paint-recipes/

Country Design Home · Answer

The recipe I use: http://countrydesignhome.com/2014/02/25/colonial-country-cupboard/ The Plaster of Paris gives it the chalky effect but I believe the calcium carbonate (in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint) provides the bonding properties.

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