Create Your Own Chalk Paint: Simple 3-Ingredient Recipe

DIY Chalk Paint recipe / 3 Ingredient / Cheap EASY / BEGINNER tutorial

Looking to transform your furniture or home decor with a trendy chalk paint finish, but don't want to break the bank? Look no further than this easy and affordable DIY chalk paint recipe! With just three simple ingredients and a few basic supplies, you can make your own high-quality chalk paint at home, perfect for beginners or anyone looking to upcycle their old furniture. Follow along with our step-by-step tutorial and learn how to make your own chalk paint, saving money and reducing waste while creating a beautiful and unique piece. Our upcycled life is all about finding creative ways to repurpose and reuse items, and this homemade chalk paint recipe is just one of our many tips and tricks for sustainable living. Whether you're a seasoned DIYer or just starting out, our chalk paint recipe is sure to be a game-changer for your next furniture makeover project. So grab your paintbrush and let's get started!
Happy Crafting
Deidre

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[claricechrisp]

I have recently discovered that pouring boiling water inside the bottle melts the adhesive on the back of the label. It takes less than a minute to pour it in and remove the labels. They come off in one piece most of the time.

[annodnostaw]

I have used this recipe as well. It does make a really fine chalk paint.
Just make sure that you don't wash the paint residue, if you use glass measuring cups, in your indoor sink. Plaster of Paris is bad for your plumbing. I use old plastic jugs that can be thrown away or rinse the residue off the glass cup outside.

[MissMolly]

It works with acrylic paint, too. I used some shiny, thin, old, acrylic paint that I had, and it worked great.

[afvasquenz]

I thought this recipe was a great idea, and I'm sure it works well for most, but I wanted to add my experience for anyone who might be doing a similar project to save them from the hassle. My husband has also met another sign maker who ran into the exact same issues. I used this recipe to white wash the background on a bunch of my wood signs, and I applied the paint to the surface using this exact recipe and scraping the excess paint off the wood according to another Upcycled video to get that washed look. I don't know what I did wrong because I made this recipe according to the instructions several times. If ANY moisture touches this paint after it has dried and cured, it fades horribly and comes right off. So definitely seal it! I even hot glued some twine around the edges of a few signs and after about a week, it looked like there was grease all around the sides of the twine. So I tried sealing it. I did some research and found that water-based spar urethane works great for painted wood surfaces because it won't cause white paint to yellow. I tried that in both spray cans and brush on, interior and exterior. Spray worked great and did the trick wonderfully! However, the brush on urethane caused the white wash to thin so bad that I wanted to quit white washing anything altogether. But, it is water based spar urethane after all, so I'm sure the "water base" is what caused it to thin out. I've since stopped using this recipe in favor of the more expensive store bought chalk paints and there is a world of difference. We were recently advised by a professional wood worker to switch away from the spar urethane and spray on a crystal clear lacquer instead. He swore by it and said that is the only thing he ever uses, so we'll see. Maybe that will help seal this homemade chalk paint better. The other issue I've noticed is if you are using this chalk paint over pine wood, the knots tend to bleed quicker and heavier through this paint. Sometimes the cheap solutions end up causing long term headaches, and I feel like my product quality with this cheap paint has cheapened my work considerably.

[jacostalester]

When you have never heard of plaster of paris, it is intimidating. I am thankful to God that you showed the container.

I was dreading an Amazon order. I now know that I can go to Lowe's.

Blessings.

[chrisem]

I really appreciate that you explain the materials as well as the techniques so well! Thanks!!

[sherryroberts]

I would have reversed it. Put in the Plaster of Paris first, then the water. Easier clean up! Thanks so much for the hint ! I have all of these ingredients in my house at this moment! I'll get at it! Thanks, again!

[mommascooby]

I found it! Can’t wait to try it. All other recipes I’ve seen use baking soda. I’ll be heading to Hobby Lobby ASAP to get Plaster of Paris. Thank you!

[candyalexander]

Paint Flat or egg shell..1.cup..and1.3 c water..and1.3 c ok of paris add pofp to water then to paint..use any color paint chalk paint..thanks a mill

[AliceWonders]

New subscriber and love watching you! Can I ask if I can add acrylic paint to this in different colors to change the paint color? Thank you!

[tracymizell]

Thank you for sharing! Chalk paint is very expensive!

[JudyMassey-tfby]

Thank you! I read a whole lot of comments to another of your awesome videos and finally found a link to your chalk paint recipe. Now, I’m hoping to find some effective Mod Podge substitute recipes to save money for doing image transfers. I’ve seen some that would cost as much to make and others that would be very inexpensive but I’m not sure of the lasting results. Do you have a recipe that you like? Thank you. Btw, I really enjoy both your expertise and your teaching style.

[p.jacobs]

Yes..I've painted many pcs of furniture using this recipe.It even takes wax well after painting!

[TheSunRiseKid]

Well to answer your community post again, it’s seems I do enjoy your tutorials very much! Another great video!😊

[laurafesmire]

I use calicium cabornate. Have you ever tired that it’s alit more thicker and. Is so a wonderful looking chalk paint Just wanted to share with you.

[skppy]

Looks great. I can't see all of your recipe because part of it is covered by one of your preview images of another video. Can you please add the ingredients in the description?

[DVD]

Country Chic is a brand I’ve tried & been happy with, for one of the less expensive chalk paints

[hawthorngrove]

Thanks for sharing this. My local craft store doesn't carry chalk paint but I'm sure I can get my hands on plaster of paris.

[vickiocass]

Thankyou Deidre. I live in Australia and chalk paint is expensive. This recipe is very helpful.

[nelliemartinez]

Can you add more paint to darken the color? Thank you so much for posting your recipe I’m trying it at this time.