DIY Colored Chalk Paint Recipe / Easy and Affordable | Beginner's Guide

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Is plaster of Paris the same as the plaster you get at the craft store?

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Great idea. I'm surprised the plaster of Paris lasts so long. I guess it's because it's so watered down.

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[@angelanieuwenhuis6344]

When I started making chalk paint, I went to thrift store and bought a little hand mixer. It works great in a round bowl. ❤🇨🇦

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Oh yes that’s a great idea if you can find one for cheap it would work great for mixing paint

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Simply beautiful and easy ! Thank you for sharing ❤️

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[@lindaf6722]

I have painted a number of furniture pieces with this recipe for Chalk paint. It last and stays on great.

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[@ttv7294]

I was wondering if I could do furniture. Did you prep it at all? I know she said you don’t need to but not sure? Did you seal? Thank you!

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[@vickiemorgan8654]

I just loved you showing how to make chalk paint. Now I can start doing some small items.

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This is my first tutorial that I'm watching from you, may I just say thank you for your nice calm tone voice and that you're not rushing through the project. I say this because I am a beginner in a lot of different crafting projects. I am going to subscribe I already hit the like button and left a comment and I would like to say I look forward to going through your tutorials and seeing what I can learn or maybe enhance my project a little better because again I am a beginner and I'm proud to say that. I do have a question and you possibly already have done something like this but I love chalk paint and I've been using cornstarch and it works really well for me as it's just a backdrop color and then I create out of napkins I make them into rice paper and then I Modge Podge them on top and it's beautiful in my eyes. I do apologize for going into a very long story but with me being brand new I figured it would be okay this one time to let you know a little about myself and that's why I went into the pretty good detail in what I like I am a scrapbooker but I also love pretty much everything when it comes to the DIY world. N I just seen that I can hit And subscribe to your email I'm going to do that right now. It would be nice to hear back from you it doesn't have to be on this channel you could just send me an email if you would like did you ever work with cornstarch and paint on possibly small projects as the composition notebooks are my favorite and they turn out great in my eyes so have you done anything like that and if so maybe you can tell me where how far along to go to find it or maybe you haven't I think if you haven't maybe try it and see because I've done the plaster and it it got really do Beyond me and so I don't think my ratios were correct from a different KZbinr that of course I just type it in and it pops up I'm truly excited to go back in to see what you've done and I look forward to your projects and also again let me know what you think about the paint with and I pick up the Dollar Tree paint also Walmart has the same pain for a dollar you don't get great colors but you know like I said I turn it into the chalk paint let it dry and then I do the rice paper from my napkin, and I will let you know a little bit more about that as it's regarding a business question oh, I'm so excited I love just seeing new people for me the first time and just supporting that way because it takes a lot for anybody to get up and do anything and then edit in all of that so congratulations with your Channel again I don't comment a whole lot of things and also I'm Italian so it's really hard to stop a conversation with me but I enjoy this I love meeting new people this way and learning new craft so thank you again and I'll get on that email list and hopefully I can send you that business question I was going to put on here but that's very unprofessional thank you so much Debbie

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you found me! Love new crafting friends. Hope you find lots of great content Debbie. I have not used cornstarch but It sounds interesting so I am going to give it a try! Your english is great and thanks for the note and DIY questions just ask away :)

[@khursheedtuli729]

Thk u! I learned something from you too today! The rice paper being modpodged over the cornstarch paint background sounds intriguing too!

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Wonderful idea Deirdre, really enjoyed this tutorial ... and your tweeting bird in the background! 🧡🐦

[@angelabritten48]

THANK YOU SO MUCH !!! I have been in a dilemma a out buying chalk paint and trying to find sample size chalk paint, 90ml pits were $10.00, way too much so now I can do my own. Yay !!!

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Thank you for showing a color chalk plaster project. Really nice,

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[@kathybray7156]

Thanks ery much for sharing this great tip an recipe to make colored chalk paint I m going to try some for dotting projects hope I do it correct thanks and have a great day ❤

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Yes, the graphic is so cute please share! I was not expecting you to rub off the paper, I was mesmerized.

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[@sylviajones4907]

Thank you for this tutorial.

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I LOVE your style

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[@debrakeazer1540]

I am going to try this. I went to Home Depot and found the small 8 oz. And had them mix up black and I picked up white. They were $5.48 each.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That’s great have fun creating

[@Bonbon03246]

Thank you so much for the home made chalk paint recipe. I will be using it!. ❤️

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Glad it was helpful thanks for watching

[@patriciacrocker9481]

I have heard of using baking soda to make chalk paint

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I love the cricket sound 💕💕sooooo much better then that loop music 😖😖

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Summer nights!

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Awesome! Thank you! 😊

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Love this!!☕️

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Love this!🧡

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[@elsy326]

Hola muy lindo proyecto. Qué tipo de pintura es, acrílico?

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Latex

[@cherylbee9899]

Love this. Beautiful

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[@heatherbrown4336]

Thank you Diedra

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Thanks for watching

[@maggiesmith604]

Thank you so much for this. I made some chalk paint yesterday and when I opened the container this morning, it had water floating on the top. Shall I tip this away, or stir it in. Many thanks xxx

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Stir it in❤️

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You are the best! I have learned so much from you. Thank you!

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Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Denise

[@devdawg22]

I buy sherwin williams samples. $8 or less for a quart. Work great for chalk paint. Even just on its own it holds up good especially with topcoat on small stuff like pots ect. I also use calcium carbonate instead of plaster of Paris

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[@bobbie4163]

Your cricket made me nuts. Thought it was in my room, lol

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Lol! Sorry

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I just bought a 2 metal kettles at a church rummage sale today (saw them in corner on their flyer and wanted it so specifically went for that but got extra)… but I love the pumpkin idea. Also thinking of other things halloween theme now.

[@lilithleon9288]

Also thank you for color chalk paint. I know neutral is your go to. But I love (LOVE) Halloween. And already have so many idea. But I got a Cricut last Xmas and got myself a new computer pre-xmas for my special BDay present to myself with their coupon. So I’m all crafty. And i found you and I want to do your ink transfer (but I don’t have a printer- and HP computer only subscribes out inkjet printers though I’m not sure if there would any difference between reg name inkjet vs HP thermal inkjet… I’ve been back and forth in it because I originally look at it for stickers. And then your videos suggest laser for best result. Limited funds suck). Sorry for vent. Figure I would ask- does your ink transfer method (whether laser or inkjet) seem more small/ United with project compare to HTV (which I know can be used on certain things thus I buy mostly wood and metal so far). Also wanted to do some Xmas items (well a lot) due to my uncle and niece both born on Xmas. So that was another reason for wanting to do color chalk paint. And last question: if I did use Cricut- should I seal the chalk paint first. Worry about transfer tape or build in with the HTV damaging paint underneath if that is not an area I want to distress. Like pop in center and distress flare out.

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Can you spray water on your painted project when trying to blend on your piece of furniture. , so wasn’t sure if I could spray with water to blend, also how to make your paint self leveling too? Thank you

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[@faithbrown8739]

Just what I was thinking about today! Can you paint metal with chalk paint? Thank you very much! I’ll get to it then.

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[@doloressanders5036]

Thanks for getting back to me. Have a question. I understand 2 tablespoon plaster of Paris 2 tablespoon warm water but approximately how much of the tester paint. I am a beginner and would like to get it right if possible. Do love your ideas of repurposing old items

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That is a full jar of tester you would use❤️

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“Wicked cute”. 😜

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[@marjoriesharick5857]

In the video you said to use half of the tester paint. It was 8oz so you used approximately 4oz. But in comments you said to use the entire jar 8oz. So will I use 4oz 1/2 jar or 8oz entire jar? Thank you so much!!!

[@sandraolson1022]

Good questian!

[@kimzacharias9940]

The ⅓ cup of water/pop is equal to 4 tablespoons, so when she used 4 oz. of paint and 2 oz. each of water and pop, it is the same ratio. It got me until I thought about it for a minute. I'm anxious to try this. It seems pop would work better than cornstarch only because it is created to be used for industrial use.

[@begosanchezfotografia9304]

HI there, I don't see the link that you mention on how you make your graphics. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Great job!!!

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@@OurUpcycledLife thanks, but I meant the tutorial on editing graphics that you mention on the video, not your Etsy shop. I edit and reverse mine in Photoshop.

[@Mary_Dean]

Can you use this mixture on a wall? Would love to color-customize a framed chalkboard for my children's bedroom!

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Yes you can!

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Thanks!

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Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed

[@mikejackson1383]

You are inspirational, I love your projects. Please tell me how you create the graphics (words not images) on the printer. You mention that there is a link in this video but I cannot see it. I have a good quality Ink Jet printer.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You can use Canva to create all of your own graphics and you can do a lot with just the free version here is the linkpartner.canva.com/0JqkAL

[@barbaracole4314]

That's pretty easy , i use a lot of chalk paint for my projects

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Glad it was helpful thanks for watching

[@janetgraham953]

Beautiful

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Thanks for watching Janet!

[@cailinsuiledonn]

Sorry to ask suck a basic question, .....but here I go, to make black chalk paint can I add some black acrylic paint to my diy white chalk ? rather than having to buy a can of black latex/emulsion ? Appreciate your time, thanks so much

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You could try but it would take a lot and I don’t think you would have the same results

[@thevikkster9668]

so i want to mix a bottle apple barrel acrylic craft paint its 8 lf oz 236ml would i use same sizes of plaster of paris and water that you use? or how do i figuer out a ratios?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Works best with latex paint

[@kippytx]

So pretty

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Thanks for watching!

[@furnitureflipping101ca]

How long does the paint keep - what happens to it, does it harden? And have you tried calcium carbonate as the chalk base?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I keep mine in a sealed container and it lasts quite awhile. I usually try to only mix what I'm going to use for a project 🌸 no I have never tried that. I need too

[@annaburchfield385]

Can you store this then after you make it or do you need to use it right away and then throw the remainder? I guess I could always experiment.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Will last a couple weeks in a air tight container

[@patresehanson2412]

Thank you :)

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You're welcome! Thanks for watching Patrese

[@brandyhuckabee1382]

What is your painting table? I’ve been looking for something I don’t have to keep covering with plastic

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It is a big metal stand we found at a garage sale quite awhile ago but it makes a perfect painting area! I think it might have been a part washer bin

[@cplumlee8466]

Could you mix a small bottle of acrylic crafters paint to white chalk paint to get your desired color?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have never tried that. I always buy a tester size paint at Home Depot and mix into chalk paint but worth a try ❤️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2LKeGp_fMySbJY

[@carolfynn5440]

What qty is in the tester? We may have different amounts in South Africa! Thank you. X

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It is 229 ml Thanks for watching Carol

[@suecassel-ballhorst7774]

If you have white latex paint to make chalk paint, how can you color it?

[@jamesbarlowjr.3762]

Hello, on the graphics did you use an Inkjet or Laser Printer? Thanks.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I use a LaserJet printer to make my graphics but you can also use an inkjet I have a video comparing the twokzbin.info/www/bejne/mHjEmqKLf8xgpMU

[@maricelisfigueroa856]

Can I use any kind of paint?? Látex, acrylic, water paint, oil paint??

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! You can use any paint but I prefer Latex matte or eggshell. It has the best results.

[@bridgetbrock1797]

I have a project that won't use the full quart of paint. So my question is "Can you buy a quart of white and somehow color what you need"? If so how would you color it? Thx

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I just buy a tester at Home Depot to turn into coloured chalk paint

[@KMF3]

Can you use a semi-gloss or gloss paint and can you use anything other than plaster of Paris

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can but it wont have a flat finish. You can use baking soda but it is a bit more grainy

[@maryconnars3262]

hi i love all your videos, im new to chalk paint you say its 2 tablespoon plaster of Paris 2 tablespoon warm water your test pot is 8oz you used only half the test pot 4oz but approximately how much of the paint should i mix 8oz or 4oz :) i love your orange teapot so cute :)

[@OurUpcycledLife]

This recipe is for the whole tester! Thanks for watching

[@maryconnars3262]

@@OurUpcycledLife hi, thank you so much :)

[@Rachaeles72]

@@OurUpcycledLife but you only use half the tester pot in the video?

[@Rachaeles72]

at time 3.46.

[@martiemcmillan2553]

do you have a recipe for salt wash?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Sure do 😍check out diy playlist

[@MissMolly3377]

Chalk paint is nice, to work with, but I still have to sand everything, first. I don't know why, but I do. I guess, it just makes me feel better.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

If a project has a very shiny surface I have a tendency to sand a bit also ❤️

[@MissMolly3377]

@@OurUpcycledLife What is the best product to use, as a finish, on wood, so you don't get water rings, when you set a drink on it? I have some wood pieces, that are old, and they had a funky finish on them. I don't like a real shiny finish, on some things, so do they make the product in a matte finish, too?

[@susannobles9917]

Could you measure everything into a jar and shake until blended?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes sure could

[@JasminaBilic-cw5dj]

What kind of paint is it, for those of us out of US, and not familiar with brands/types of paint? I suppose that paint for walls, metal, wood are sort of different

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it’s latex

[@eileenconnors4240]

What exactly would half of the paint sample be in measurements. In cups or ounces. Thanks

[@OurUpcycledLife]

8oz sample

[@flowerchild777]

May I ask what was the surface you were working on? Thanks for the recipe👍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have a big metal table that I paint in it works perfect to contain all my messages thanks for watching Angela

[@suecassel-ballhorst7774]

Can you color chalk paint with acrylic paint or food coloring? I just want small amounts at a time.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, you can experiment and try that

[@suecassel-ballhorst7774]

@@OurUpcycledLife what do you use? Or do you buy every color separately? Very expensive that way. There has to be a way to color small amounts at a time from a gallon of paint.

[@michaelclendenen2032]

How is the graphic printed?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

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[@nessamargaret]

Chalk paint recipe: 2 tablespoons of plaster of Paris, 2 tablespoons of luke warm water, 1/2 cup of matte flat paint. Thank you!

[@gail5850]

Is it acrylic paint you use

[@jooosterbroek964]

I'd also like to know if its acrylic paint you use?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No it’s latex

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No it’s latex

[@lewisward3843]

What kind of paper was used for the image transfer?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

This is just regular computer paper

[@BootstrapLil]

Could I also add Elmer's glue and get the process of a distressed look done in one step?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No that will not give it a distressed like you have to do it in two steps

[@annelizaknoren9536]

Do i have to seal afterwards?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can!

[@nancyrionnr]

Can I use something besides plaster of Paris I don’t have any

[@OurUpcycledLife]

how to make baking soda paint: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoPTmn6Xj5KEfKc

[@jerrymcloughlin6798]

Cement

[@loripurcell7160]

Is plaster you get at the craft store the same as plaster of Paris?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I’m unsure about the Plaster at the craft store I always buy mine at the hardware store

[@mrgibbz]

Can I use milk paint instead? I have a rainbow of colors.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have not tried that so unsure