Let's talk chalk...

Hi guys,

Thought I would just give a quick heads up on home made chalk paint. 

This is my go to recipe that I ALWAYS use:

Easy peasy. 

First thing you need to get is plaster of Paris. 

I buy mine at The Range. 

It is £5.99 for 2.5 kilos. 

They come in .5 kilo sachets so is good for a crafter to have as you only ever need a bit at a time. 

 

So here goes, you should have your plaster of Paris, a good quality emulsion (I prefer eggshell paints but ANY paint with an excellent coverage will do) and hot water. 

First, add one part plaster of Paris into a container (that you can throw away afterwards):

Then pour in one part hot water and stir briskly to dissolve the POP:

Next, quickly add three parts of your chosen paint and mix thoroughly:

That's it!

You are ready to upcycle ANYTHING!  

It really IS that easy. 

A tip I would offer is to make small batches at first. 

It is so quick to make up that I only ever use a small batch at a time as it tends to dry up quickly. 

Now stop procrastinating and go and have FUN!

Toodles