How to Make Chalk Paint

​Today I have a simple, easy to make recipe for chalk paint.  Why spend the higher price to buy chaulk paint for your country project?  Make your own!  It is not complicated or expensive!
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Chalk Paint

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup latex paint (any color)
• 1 tablespoon plaster of Paris (shift or stir well to break up clumps before using)
• 1/4 cup hot water

Directions:

1. Add plaster of paris to paint and mix well. I use a spoon so I can press any clumps against the side of the bowl to break them up.
2. Slowly add hot water (must be very hot) and stir well until smooth. ​
3. Stir extremely well and use!

You can also make chalk paint by adding 1/2 cup of baking soda to 1 cup of paint, or by adding 4 tablespoons Calcium Carbonate to one cup of paint.  I have tried all three ways and I prefer the plaster of Paris recipe best, because it is cheapest and you can use the plaster of Paris for other projects.

If you are wondering why people prefer chalk paint over regular paint there are three basic reasons:
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1. You do not need to use primer, as chalk paint is self-priming and will adhere to most any surface without sanding.
2. Chalk paint is the best paint to use if you plan to distress the wood you are painting.
3. The finished look of chalk paint gives  your project an old, vintage look.  It is the most popular paint for getting the perfect rustic country or shabby chic look.

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Enjoy your next craft project using chalk paint and know you have saved a ton of money by making your own!

Jade    :)
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