The last thing you want is gritty chalk paint. By doing this it will practically melt the Plaster of Paris and then when you stir it up the consistency will be very smooth. The best tip I would give is to make sure you add scalding HOT water! I leave the hot water running for a few minutes before adding it. I use a plastic 1/3 measuring cup to do all of my mixing and will usually double or sometimes triple the recipe to ensue I have enough to use on the project I’m working on. Sometimes I may need to add a little water to thin it out a bit first. I store the chalk paint in mason jars or old pickle/spaghetti jars and stir it up before using again. This way I have the custom color available if I run out and need to quickly whip up another batch of chalk paint. Use what you have at home and follow this simple recipe to make your own DIY chalk paint How can I make my own chalk paint You can easily make your own chalk paint at home. Don’t buy it, when you can make it instead. I create a lot of custom paint colors so when creating a homemade chalk paint recipe, I will make sure to mix enough of the custom color FIRST before turning part of it into chalk paint. Create your own DIY chalk paint to give a soft, matte finish to any surface. The only problem is that chalk paint can be pretty expensive to buy and with us all being at home, it may not be easy to get. You need water-based paint, in flat or eggshell finish, Plaster of Paris and water.
It only requires three ingredients that you probably already have. You dont need to measure anything exactly, learn to. You can easily make your own chalk paint at home. This recipe is super easy and won’t break the bank either. Most of the time you will want to mix in a 3 part paint to 1 part Plaster of Paris ratio, but be flexible. There are several DIY chalk paint recipes out there and I felt it was time I post the recipe that I use: 1 Part Plaster of Paris + 1 Part HOT Water + 3 Parts Paint. DIY sidewalk chalk it is cheap to make and you can make any shape you want You only need three ingredients and a mold and you are on your way to non-stop summer fun Author: Jennifer Fishkind Ingredients Plaster of Paris dry powder, not mixed. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning, if you click through and make a purchase we may earn a commission.
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