We love using chalkboards as backdrops for displays and parties (like this one here!). So we were super excited to learn that you can create your own custom colors-and it's really easy! We first learned how from Martha Stewart whose tutorial you can read here. She recommends that you use latex paint, but we tried it out with acrylic paints with much success. Here's how you too can create your own chalkboard paint...
Supplies: 1/2 cup acrylic paint (choose any color you like, or mix colors together to make the perfect shade!), 1 tablespoon unsanded grout (this can be purchased at most hardware/home improvement stores, we got ours at Home Depot), mixing cup or bowl, spoon, paint brush and an object or board you plan to paint on.
1. Measure out your paint and grout. The unsanded grout is a fine powder so be sure to work in a well ventilated area.
2. Stir the grout into the paint until no lumps remain. 3. Paint your surface with your new custom chalkboard paint! The paint will begin to harden once it is mixed, so only mix what you need at one time as it won't store as well as other paints.
Once your chalkboard has fully dried be sure to slate the surface before using it for the first time. To slate a chalkboard lightly rub chalk along the surface and then lightly rub it off.
Have fun creating any color combination you like!! xo. emma and elsie
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! We have an old little table in our living room that is coating in so much gunk that I've had no idea what to do with it except stare at its ugliness...until now :) This is a great idea, thanks girls!
I love this! I had bought some chalkboard paint recently so I might have to put some color in mine. Thanks! Congrats! You have been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award. To read more about it please visit my blog: http://www.pozniaks.com/
i bought some chalkboard paint a while back and it is sooo expensive. super tip gals, as always!
happiness...
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This is so perfect! When I finally move, i'm going to have a studio space, and multicoloured chalkboards will be perfect to add a little useful pizazz!
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Holy shamoly, who knew! I love chalkboard paint, what a great post!
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Posted by: Jillian | February 28, 2012 at 07:33 PM
I love this! We are doing a room redecoration for my son-- this technique will be a perfect addition~*
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Posted by: Tabetha | February 28, 2012 at 07:34 PM
This is really surprising and totally genious! Where do you find this sort of project?
Posted by: Material Fixations | February 28, 2012 at 07:45 PM
I have this saved on pinterest to try. It looks pretty easy breezy. I need to give it a try.
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Posted by: Rachel | February 28, 2012 at 07:53 PM
You're so smart.
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Posted by: sécia | February 28, 2012 at 07:53 PM
how cute are you?
how cute is this??
I. LOVE. IT.
Posted by: kenna | February 28, 2012 at 07:56 PM
I love the idea!, great colors!
Big hugs!
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Posted by: Inés | February 28, 2012 at 07:58 PM
Love the colors.. Added to the to do list
Posted by: Laks | February 28, 2012 at 07:58 PM
I've seen this on pinterest and wanted to try it for awhile. Looks like fun.
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Posted by: Rachel | February 28, 2012 at 08:15 PM
Ah! This is so cool! I'm an elementary teacher and am thinking up so many ideas for this. Thanks!
Posted by: Kristian | February 28, 2012 at 08:44 PM
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! We have an old little table in our living room that is coating in so much gunk that I've had no idea what to do with it except stare at its ugliness...until now :) This is a great idea, thanks girls!
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Posted by: Liz | February 28, 2012 at 08:55 PM
I love this! I had bought some chalkboard paint recently so I might have to put some color in mine. Thanks! Congrats! You have been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award. To read more about it please visit my blog: http://www.pozniaks.com/
Posted by: Natalie Pozniak | February 28, 2012 at 09:11 PM
i bought some chalkboard paint a while back and it is sooo expensive. super tip gals, as always!
happiness...
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Posted by: dannelle@nestenterprises | February 28, 2012 at 09:17 PM
love it!!!! totally!!!!
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Posted by: cristina | February 28, 2012 at 09:21 PM
Omg that was such a fab fresh d.i.y! I love it when you do projects that encourage more and more creativity! http://www.gingerandlace.blogspot.com
Posted by: Steph | February 28, 2012 at 09:22 PM
Neeeeed to this so badly!
Posted by: Crissy | February 28, 2012 at 09:55 PM
I had no idea that you could make your own chalkboard paint colors so this is a fun find. Great photos!
Posted by: CrochetBlogger | February 28, 2012 at 09:58 PM
So fun! Thanks.
Posted by: Jonesy @ miss savvy chic | February 28, 2012 at 10:19 PM
This is great! I can't wait to try it! Thanks so much for sharing :)
Posted by: Kat | February 28, 2012 at 10:30 PM
This is so perfect! When I finally move, i'm going to have a studio space, and multicoloured chalkboards will be perfect to add a little useful pizazz!
Posted by: Nicole | February 28, 2012 at 10:35 PM