4 Chalk Paint Recipes Tested: Calcium Carbonate vs Baking Soda vs Plaster of Paris vs Grout!

[@katzbaugh9806]

Great tutorial, Jennifer. Thank you Greg for getting the Calcium Carbonate and washing the paint brush. I now can find my favorite colors in chalk paint by making my own. Thank you again.⛄️🎄👍

[@karenadamson2288]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. My daughter wanted 12 jars painted for her wedding. I had heard about making your own chalk paint before. I watched a few other videos, but the information was still pretty vague. I am grateful that you let us know that everything except calcium carbonate would cause the paint to dry quickly. Although I like the idea of using calcium carbonate, I did not want to go shopping again, or wait for an online order. I painted them this morning using baking soda and acrylic paint made for painting glass. I think they look really nice with just one coat. I only mixed a little paint and baking soda at a time, and I did need to add a little water on the brush from time to time, but it worked out well.

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so happy it all worked out!! 😊🌻

[@janetgant5572]

08/12/23 3:54 pm It’s been a long time since I’ve watched you, Me Jennifer and I love everything you do! I’ve had a couple rough years but God is good! I love your old desk and thank you for going through all the recipes for chalk paint! I realize this is a older video but you’re still the bomb! ❤

[@JenniferMaker]

Awww, thank you so much and I'm glad you are here watching and learning with me! 💗

[@kathyshorter8150]

Love the reverse canvas ideas. The projects have been great during this Maker Mingle. Thank you so much.

[@skai500]

Calcium Carbonate is actually a calcium vitamin supplement and also a fertilizer ingredient. You can buy NOW brand Calcium Carbonate powder in an eight ounce container in just about any drug store or health food store. I supplement my dogs home cooked diet with it so I just happen to have the makings of chalk paint in my pantry! Thanks for the tutorial.

[@JenniferMaker]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@kcastillo0319]

Fascinating. I had no idea we could do this. What an amazing amount of energy, planning, and creativity you're sharing this month. And I'm not even a Circuit user - I have a Scan N Cut. Thank you.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you enjoyed it!😊🌻

[@Kraf-TYaya]

Thank you, Jennifer, for testing the different chalk paint ingredients. As an artist, I make my own gesso so I keep plenty of calcium carbonate on hand. I plan to try this recipe. What a great find -- your desk! You did a great job painting it!

[@daniellemiller5252]

I think baking and art go hand in hand in the creativity world!

[@bridget3027]

Very informative. Thank you. Hey! I was your1000 thumbs up!

[@brendanugent1849]

I am new to using chalk paint. But I really appreciate the recipes for homemade chalk paint. Thank you.

[@monalisa2004]

What a great tutorial! I actually painted 2 leather couches with chalk that were peeling this past summer. They turned out great!

[@thecalmingtreeRMS]

Never thought about making my own chalk paint! Easy and more cost effective!

[@ruthpearson8231]

In the UK, we call Latex Paint - Emulsion paint. I love the idea of making my own chalk paint. Thanks so much Jennifer.

[@dianastrauss2847]

The desk is lovely, and I am so glad I found you.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@twetter1]

Thank you. Never knew what made chalk paint different from other paints.

[@annkratofil9775]

You are amazing and so generous! Thank you for teaching me about my explore2. You are constantly teaching and encouraging me to unleash all those ideas floating around my head!

[@karenpippin6486]

I want to make the snowman and the vase with the cardinals on it!! Love these videos! Thank you, Jennifer and Team, for all you do!! ❤️

[@Hollyrose03]

I'm in Northern Wisconsin and I try to watch during my lunch or after work! I'd love to make a porch sign!

[@gerryannbrown9645]

I have never worked with chalk Paint but I do want learn how to make it, I missed the live chat today so i'm watching it now and learning to make the chalk paint with you. Thanks so much Jennifer !🥰

[@susanward709]

I love the diy chalk paint. I have never used or even heard of chalk paint. I will definitely be trying it.

[@jozeedz9549]

Gosh! Didn’t realize chalk paint was so easy to make. Thanks 👍🏼

[@lawrenesolberg6118]

Your patience is amazing! Thank you for teaching us. ❤

[@nancygibson9644]

Watching replay due to prior appointment. Instead of trying to cover up the staple holes, I think I am going to try distressing the frame a little more with like a small tack hammer and chain or something similar, then stain or paint. Thanks for todays lesson. I will be watching tonight.

[@terrigwilliam276]

Love you so much. You are such a graceful artist. Thank you for the recipes. My favorite recipe is Calcium Carbonate. I love that finish.

[@Brendasts]

I have done glitter ornaments, holiday picture mugs, and sublimation pillowcases with Santa hats, Elves, and holiday-decorated antler ears.

[@annie68ish]

Thank you for your teaching classes, you break everything down to help everyone.

[@marias.learningallican3892]

Thank you! I have so many cans of paint from the discount section. It’s nice to know I can use these in place of chalk paint.

[@dolph091]

I did not know you could use it on canvas. Thanks for your demonstration.

[@bonniele6116]

Watching on your replay! Thank you Jennifer for your wonderful projects, tutorials, and fantastic prizes!

[@debraholuska7773]

This is an amazing tutorial! Thank you Jennifer for sharing these wonderful tips!

[@KeithRogers-uz5wb]

Love these ideas for the reverse frames especially the bell

[@kerstinluscomb8085]

I have the smaller once. But will look for the bigger once. Love all your videos

[@lkjones5006]

I am going to buy garden lime powder that is 100% calcium carbonate from any Lowes, Home Depot etc. thanks for sharing these recipes.

[@cherylharrison6801]

Jennifer, you inspire me so much. I absolutely love watching all of your wonderful videos. I have also tried some of them. Keep up what your doing by helping others. Love you Jennifer! Happy Holidays to you and yours

[@pennysterchi9760]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@jeanclarke1224]

watching the replay I am loving all the projects Jennifer thank you to you and your team x

[@jenniferorr8413]

I made the Merry and Bright sign,. Its so cute!

[@CherylJ2023]

Thank you for yet another awesome day of fun.♥🌻

[@cherylharper769]

Watched on reply today. I always wondered how to do these reverse canvas!!👏

[@barbbrown295]

I’m a potter (I use my cricut for my pottery pieces) and its funny that I have both plaster & calcium carbonate in my garage!

[@Brendasts]

The red is beautiful

[@cindiwall7398]

Gingerbread Houses is my favorite so far.

[@grammyet]

I need to try the chalk paint! Thank you for sharing all this fun! 😊 I will be back tonight!

[@genakovach6008]

Soo upset I missed another live! I'm working on my light up Angel still, going to print the gingerbread houses today. AND I just got the supplies to make the wreath. Still just need the 18" Christmas tree, have everything else-- just might make the darn tree with the garland ties lol. I also have a vase to paint with chalk paint and almost everything to make this year's sign

[@JenniferMaker]

You are very busy! 😃

[@helenallen1924]

These reverse canvas signs look great! Guess I need to go check out our Dollar Tree for arts and crafts supplies.

[@BlaineMcCafferty]

I love those shoes!! So fun and festive.

[@sonjaschaefer9155]

I am loving all these projects! Thank you for all you do.

[@annthrockmorton3885]

I will be making the wreaths from yesterday. I loved them.

[@caitlyntitus5823]

Memorial ornaments that can be displayed all year.

[@michelebriggs7510]

Loving all of the crafting projects!

[@patreiss5241]

Can't wait to make my own

[@donnajeffrey5598]

Thank you so much for sharing. This is such a great idea!

[@sharonlorenz8781]

Thank you for a great and fun idea!

[@lawrenesolberg6118]

Desk is lovely

[@karonastraub9848]

Some super cute projects

[@kathyearley16]

Thank you! You are so good at teaching.

[@renewilliams3661]

For small amounts, I just grind up antacids like Tums they are food-grade calcium carbonate. I buy it at Dollar stores.

[@JenniferMaker]

That's a great idea!

[@renehouchin4627]

Watching the replay now, can't wait!

[@reneedickerson4489]

Love the chalk paint recipes

[@mariapontikou4245]

Sweet lady 💕 Thanks for sharing

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks for watching!

[@PennyThompson-qd5qv]

thank you for the recipes

[@annie68ish]

Love your shoes

[@renehouchin4627]

Watching from central Texas

[@pricklypear389]

Loving - Merry Mingle

[@annrosie1803]

If anyone in the UK is wondering, emulsion paint in the UK is the same as Latex paint.

[@MA-ts9qt]

Thank you sO much, great to know

[@suspow1267]

Hi everyone I'm from Wales UK

[@kathiemorrison6344]

Love Love Love!

[@KeithRogers-uz5wb]

Thanks for your email Jennifer. Looking forward to today’s show.

[@micheletrine5702]

having to catch up but was great. thanks

[@michelevv9719]

What about corn starch? Have you tried using it?? Also, if we made a white paint, what would you suggest for colouring individual containers?

[@JenniferMaker]

We used the mixtures in the video 😊🌻

[@colleenromeo414]

Loved this video and looking forward to watching the tutorial! Oh Han Solo was frozen in Carbonite 😂

[@PEACEKEEPER-mm3js]

Number 4 : So standard & durable its nearly "Gel Coat" for painted boat.

[@JenniferMaker]

😊 ❤️

[@Brendasts]

I am making the Mickey for my niece Hallie & nephew Tommy.

[@MyMissymo]

Mary McClain hello from Texas

[@kimmcaulay-ellis4985]

hi jennifer...just signed on as i was at work....crafting in Renfrew Ontario..just thought i would say hi

[@kimmcaulay-ellis4985]

I would love to message you, but I don't know what telegram is

[@kimmcaulay-ellis4985]

Figured it out

[@marianedesagun2163]

hello, from Canada

[@lawrenesolberg6118]

What do you think about wood vs.canvas? Maybe different recipes work differently on different mediums??? I am experimenting too.🙏🙏

[@JenniferMaker]

That would be a good experiment.

[@marymarie8820]

Hi from Medford, Oregon

[@katherinejones5565]

Is it possible to start with white latex paint and then add colors? If so, what ingredients would you use? Food coloring . . . Or what?😊

[@JenniferMaker]

Test it out to see what works for you. jennifermaker.com/make-liquid-chalk-diy-recipe/

[@vickihaney5161]

Hello from WA State

[@denasewell]

You should do the Kanolin Clay or White clay powder it is my favorite chalk paint medium

[@JenniferMaker]

Oh, nice!

[@2Bs_scrapsNcrafts]

Finally able to join in for a bit 😊

[@2Bs_scrapsNcrafts]

@jennifermaker did you make this response ?

[@hjburroughs983]

doormats are fantastic

[@lisahughes3012]

i like this video😁

[@diannaveenhof5600]

Have you tried baby powder?

[@JenniferMaker]

No, we haven't. 😊🌻

[@nancygibson9644]

After painting with chalk paint, does it flatten out like regular paint? I've been wanting to try this for so long.

[@HeatherWard-nl2qo]

Hi Heather for the UK

[@thetipsyrabbit5758]

What can you use to tint your homemade white chalk paint?

[@millanahorner3942]

Can you mix the carbonate with store bought acrylic paints, for example Amsterdam paint. Thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

You can give it a try to see what the outcome will be.

[@Hollyrose03]

Which would you recommend for a project that will be outside? I'm making a porch sign and will seal it as well

[@JenniferMaker]

I use permanent vinyl for outdoors.

[@Trishajones]

I’m having so much problems finding the bonus entry page also getting the live videos while live. The times maybe I’m in Louisiana right now my time is 6:53

[@JenniferMaker]

Here is some help for you. jennifermakeracademy.com/25daygiftaway/

[@reneedickerson4489]

Cute

[@edjakubiak3443]

Have you tested how well each rubs off or sands for the distressed look?

[@JenniferMaker]

Not really but there are other tutorials out there for distressed chalk paint. Here is another tutorial where chalk paint was used. jennifermaker.com/diy-door-hangers/

[@CherylJ2023]

I am from Texas

[@849teresa]

I know this was 10 months ago, but I am just watching today. Curious, with the baking soda recipe you put in 1/4 cup of water and then added paint up to that line. So you actually put in 1/4 cup less of paint. Am I understanding correctly?

[@JenniferMaker]

That is correct 😊🌻

[@849teresa]

@@JenniferMaker sweet Thank you

[@849teresa]

@@JenniferMaker can enamel paint be made into chalk paint?

[@lindatenney5616]

I use Jelly jars to store

[@mskerrbear5]

I'm watching the replay, have to work.....

[@sharonapple77]

Miss the actual video watched later from Oklahoma.

[@oldpioneerfarm5673]

can acrylic be used?

[@JenniferMaker]

These are the four recipes we've tried that have worked well, you can definitely experiment. 😊🌻

[@karenridgill7202]

Which of the chalk paints are most durable and last the longest?

[@JenniferMaker]

Are you referring to different brands? I don't think it really matters which one you use.