How do I mix paint with baking soda to make chalk paint?
How do you mix baking soda with paint to make chalk paint
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Here's a recipe for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-Iou2c-NbA
I do not use baking soda, but here is my recipe, hope it helps Ricka. 1/3 cup Paster Paris and 1/3 cup cool water. Mix well. Add 1 cup latex paint any color. Mix well. This will cover a 6 drawer dresser once. Do not save this left over chalk paint. It does not keep.
Hi Ricka, I find baking soda causes chalk paint to be gritty.
I use calcium carbonate (chalk) which is really cheap to purchase on Amazon. Here is a link: https://amzn.to/2ly1YMD
I mix 1 cup of latex paint with 4 Tablespoons of calcium carbonate and 2 Tablespoons of water. The chalk paint is perfect each time.
Here's a recipe:
I'm afraid of inconsistency. Dont want to waste my time. I just use Rustoleum brand chalk paint and top coat. Very affordable and can be made into any color. Plus it has a longer shelf life than home made.
Here's how I made DIY chalk paint: https://www.bybrittanygoldwyn.com/make-homemade-chalk-paint/