5 Need-To-Know Chalk Calligraphy Tips

[@billyndagriffith2897]

The bonus tip was my favorite.... Spit on your challboard. I never would have thought of that! 🤣🤣🤣

[@aditri5582]

My favorite was the shadows tip

[@atanasiamandru8188]

Another helpful tip is for when you need to really clean your chalkboard : use a soft cloth or non scratch sponge, dampen it in vinegar and wipe away... repeat if necessary. At the end you will have a residue free, chalk free, streak free board

[@belindalonso1]

OMG!!! Just today someone asked me if I could write their menu on their new blackboard. Isn't it a serendipity or what??? Thank you sooo much, this is going to make my work much easier. I didn't know any of the tips but the sharpener one. Love you to the moon and back, Becca😁😘

[@microice031]

Love from India Becca I just don't know how many fans you have from India...but I suggest your work even for kids who are so curious to learn handlettering even I'm inspired a lot from you...

[@evonnesakhrani9515]

I'm also from India!

[@dharanrx1008]

I am also from India

[@yulandachng360]

I've never know all 5 tips before. Game changer!!

[@radhikabahl-radycreations9210]

I literally LOVE ALL THE FIVE TIPS, you are amazing Becca ❤️

[@MeeLiLee]

Becca, love how you teach- simple and to the point, step by step. I loved Tip #1: seasoning the chalk board.

[@LisaCushman]

I’ve been a teacher since 1997 (when we still had chalkboards in our classrooms). I’ve used quite a few of these tips, but it was fabulous to have them confirmed by an artist!!! Number 5 I did not know at all!! I’mexcited to try it!!!

[@juanarrivillaga]

I knew none of the tips you just shared, all of them are game-changing ideas. thanks!!!!

[@abeyler]

First time chalker here...this was beyond helpful! I am trying to make my own bridal shower chalkboard sign and I feel super confident I can do it. Thank you!!

[@christinak8737]

Sharpening and the eraser shadows are amazing! Thank you!!

[@eiyiyiyi]

Making a shadow with an eraser! I was a painter so doing the chalk transfer was something we did with drawings. I never thought about using it with chalk. Great video, thanks.

[@CindyRoadman]

Ok, love number 5 and yes mind blowing but oddly enough even being a teacher I never thought to sharpen my chalk. Duh... I feel both stupid and enlightened at the same time!!! Thank you!!!❤️

[@jasyjas1707]

Same here..like how can I be a teacher and not know that

[@sarahlemmon4128]

I love how comfortable you are getting making videos and being yourself. Also great tips! I can't believe I've never thought of sharpening my chalk.

[@basavadhyan103]

Me too

[@julianagaines1336]

I agree

[@patricehemmi9101]

3,4,& 5...👍🏻. I’ve used tip # 5 in other media, nice to see it work so well here; tip # 4... will dig out my quilt marking chalk pen 😎... ; tip #3... what a difference! Going to try it out now 😎😎 thanks for another fun video !

[@beckybohrn4262]

Hi Becca! Love love love all of your tips! I don’t know if this question really applies to this but.. how can you prevent ghosting when using a chalk marker/pen? I season every board but when it comes time to take off the marker-it always shows up! No matter how I clean it off!! If you know/could show us a quick tip video of this you would be a life saver! (I end up having to re-paint them with chalk paint to get a clean background... sooo time consuming) Thanks for all you do! I love learning new things from you-so easy to follow.. and I feel like we’re friends bc you mess up and laugh about it. Keep it up girl!

[@vickybuckelew4241]

I have never seen the trick to transfer your work to the chalk board. I love it!!!

[@keroniabooth]

Thanks Becca I want to paint one wall in my office in chalk paint to be able to add my lettering and this tips came just in time 😃

[@lisadmonte9889]

Hey Becca tip №3 blew my mind. I didn't know about this before!! Also I love how natural you are in your photos instead of just editing things out you edit your mistakes in and I love that.

[@robertr6675]

All 5 tips are new to me. Huge thank you. You are saving my Art (and fighting my depression).

[@patriciareed5204]

All so useful! Wonderful as usual - I’m just finishing 2023 drills with you.

[@veronicahodges]

The chalk transfer was interesting. If you want your chalk to stay on the menu board longer, I wet it and it shows up more vibrantly. Especially coloured chalk.

[@poppedarts]

You wet the chalk, or the board? 🤔

[@momthecool6812]

Wow! Just wow! I knew about doing a transfer, to get an image onto your paper. Never in a million years would I have thought to do it with chalk. And - you can sharpen chalk, without breaking it? Wow! This is such amazing fun, thank you so much for sharing.

[@LeeAnnMcDougan]

You're such a good teacher! Tip 5 is fantastic--and it was brand new to me. I also didn't know about sharpening the chalk. Great idea! So there were two tips in your video that were new to me. Thank you, Becca.

[@gurnandank]

Becca you are so funny and I love how you explain everything. Regarding your question… I didn’t know any of these tips as have never done chalkboard, but always wondered when I saw them at shops… now I know 😘

[@thepaperchemist3494]

1 and 5... Total game changers!!! Thank you Becca

[@madisparkles]

The tip I didnt know about was the eraser! Never thought of putting a shadow so clever and I also had no idea about the seasoning the board, that'll make it much easier 😁

[@sina188]

The eraser ✏️ is a game changer along with seasoning your board. Thank you much

[@beverlyross3057]

Didn't know about sharpening chalk! And I made the inside of our garage door a whole chalk board to keep up with my son's work schedule or whether he did this or that. It has been very handy.

[@smkvolleyballgirl7747]

I learned about seasoning the board and sharpening the chalk from Mabz' class during workshop week this year, but I didn't know about the eraser shadows or transferring the chalk - great ideas!

[@charlinebosse1099]

My favourite is the pencil eraser to make shadows. Thanks for all the tricks.

[@ShatteredElegance]

The humor in this made my entire day.

[@helencantwell6800]

The pencil eraser tip is life changing ❤ I am familiar w the other tips and using a pounce wheel to transfer designs. Each tip is very helpful.

[@Sun21Cat]

the only tip I did know was "seasoning" my chalk board. I love these tips, thank you for taking the time to share. I painted, using chalkboard paint, 2 of the storage doors on the outside of my camper, so my Grandson can make his masterpieces for me, but now I want to play on them myself :D

[@svincent16]

I've been doing chalkboards for a few years now and the Tip 3 was one that I had never thought of! So thank you!

[@melaniemays4573]

#3 was my mind blower! I have pretty much given up on chalk but now I want to try it again. Thanks!

[@cordialgreetingsart]

I recently learned about the transfer technique because I had a hard logo with some serifs that were tricky. I searched on youtube and couldn't find it within your videos but found it elsewhere. The eraser technique I never knew about and duh sharpening chalk would be a game changer! Nice tip! I love your videos and how you're completely down to earth.

[@maggiew5192]

Great video! The tip that was totally new to me was using the eraser to shadow. Genius!

[@JeanneNelson]

All five of them are very helpful. 1,3,4,5 are new too me. Thank you for them.

[@lyndamcclary1941]

Loved learning about the eraser for shadows. Also did not know about 'seasoning' your board. Great video - thanks!

[@unrulymuse764]

I didn't know about sharpening chalk, seasoning the chalkboard OR chalk transfer. Hugely helpful!

[@judig.9690]

Mind blowing tips...didn't know any. My favorite one I think was the eraser making shadows. Also I'm heading out for some supplies. I want the white mechanical pencil. Love the help Becca.

[@sandrahurst2794]

All your tips are so helpful, Becca, but it was fun to learn how to create finer details with the chalk pencils! Yes, I too would like to know why you save the chalk dust when you sharpen ;your chalk?? THANK YOU for your wonderfully shared tips! ~Sandie

[@DonnaCorp-y4z]

I didn't know any of them. Thank you for all the tips and tricks you always provide.

[@conchitatorres2382]

The 5 tips are very useful. I didn’t know 1,2 and 3. Thank you.

[@gummydorky]

Just about to do our sign for our wedding, and these tips were super helpful!! Do you mind me asking what you save the chalk dust for?

[@annsalman-do7wq]

Possibly for erasing it to make shadows?

[@TeklaB34]

3&5 were new to me. You said “buckle up!” I did, thankfully, because my mind was blown. I justified the exact same way, 5 isn't cheating.

[@SUNNIEYVONNEWILSON]

Hello Becca, I only knew tip #1. This is my first attempt a chalk board calligraphy. I really appreciate your sharing, thanks.

[@TerriCZT16]

all of them! I've used the last time with pencil and ink but not chalk. Brilliant!

[@bookartbyjanine6020]

Sharpen your chalk. As a person who is new to chalk boards I'm not sure I would have thought of that from the outset on my own. I appreciate you, Becca!

[@janiceshepherd4873]

I did not know any of these! You are an excellent instructor and I enjoy all your tutorials, many of your classes, and your entertaining emails! Keep up your good work.

[@张虾面]

I have to say these ways to use chalk are so new, thanks for your share.

[@nicolelayton73]

Yes! Exactly what I needed. I'll be doing chalk for the first time for my own signs as a vendor! I didn't know #3 and #5 and my mouth was wide open. Especially when you said to transfer the logo, cause that's what I wanted to do and this is going to save me so much time just like you said. Thank you so much! Love this video! It made me laugh and smile and I learned.

[@susie1216]

Great Tips! Who knew about the transfer? All I’ve seen is to trace the letters, then use a projector, blah blah blah, way too complicated. And my fave is “season the board.” And the pencil eraser trick for shadows. Brilliant!

[@karis_H.2000]

I didn't know about any of these tips! Tips 2, 3, and 5 really blew my mind!

[@genevievecaissiee9967]

#3-4 and 5 but just because I bought the chalk book you recommended in a previous video... total game changer !!! thanks so much for sharing

[@carriestrong591]

So........ how do you “use” the dust from the sharpener?

[@TheHappyEverCrafter]

If you erase a spot and there isn't any dust there anymore but need to add it back! :)

[@dianemarieevans9145]

Wow, you just Blew my mind. Sharpening chalk...Who knew. I can't wait to try it. What an Awesome Idea. Thanks Becca, You never disappoint. Be well and have a great day.

[@karencole5062]

I did not know about the pencil eraser or #5... I have tried and wanted to do chalk designs and every time Ive tried...it's a huge mess. Thank you for these extremely helpful tips. Now I know what Ill be doing today!!! Thank you!!!

[@nikkiejones4606]

Thank you so much. I didn’t know about using a rubber for shadows! Awesome 👏 I just love your channel keep em coming please! God bless & much love from me 🙏🏼♥️

[@heynsenene]

The transfer! What a clever thing!

[@yulin9080]

all of the tips are new to me! i'm a beginner. thanks for all the methods which are so useful

[@Wowsheeka55]

Hi Becca! I honestly didn’t know any of the chalk tips. As a kid, I learned about penciling the back of a design on paper then tracing over the front to transfer the design ( works similarly to using carbon paper), but I never considered using that technique for chalk-that’s cool. I love the seasoning then shadows ideas.

[@enfleurageorganics]

I’m new to chalkboard art. I’m preparing a sign so EVERY tip was very helpful. Thank you 🦋

[@cararedman8900]

Sharpening the chalk. Brilliant tip 😊

[@desychristina3046]

I didn’t know any of them hahaha.. I came from an old generation where teachers still wrote on the blackboard. My favorite thing is to help teacher wrote notes on it for everyone to copy. Though it meant I had to write them again on my note book. But what I like the most is the sharpening the chalk board. Never thought about it. Thank you!

[@tinatimos6959]

LOL Becca you are hysterical. Who spits on their chalk board and admits to it live on youtube. Love watching you on your videos. 🤣

[@TheHappyEverCrafter]

Right?! 😂

[@reneeconnors8885]

All of the tips were great and eye openers. The one that I was like duhhh was sharpening the chalk. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@user-kt1po5xm5v]

All 5 tips so cool! I loved them all, thank you much for sharing!!😊

[@m0rganh0ffmannstudi09]

all of them....................... I'm so excited to use these tips during my sign project I have to start today! Thank you! :)

[@mariatrivera8788]

All these tips are new to me. #5 is my favorite

[@ReinventedDelaware]

I haven't seen the tip about the pencil eraser and it is my favorite tip! I make my own repurposed frame chalkboard for my vendor spot and I like to have words on them when I take them to my shop to sell. I will def use your tips!!

[@SoyLetrista]

Becca I didn't know about number 1, 3 and 4. Specially number 3 blows my mind!!

[@sophiaespinoza1644]

Seasoning the chalkboard and using the rubber for shadowing was new for me. Thanks as always for the tips 😀

[@anijol76]

Thanks so much, Becca. I only knew about sharpening the chalk.

[@SarahHayden-h7k]

Love knowing I can sharpen chalk!!!

[@marcieseckermoore2305]

Love your tutorial all is a new to me and have my very first big chalk job. I’m interested in what you think about well I’ve already painted 9 window so the will be chalk board and now the next is the menu for my brothers butcher shop do I have to season black board paint

[@kennymoore2741]

Thank you! I love your video. I have not ever did chalk calligraphy but I am an artist so I was interested in learning more about chalk. I didn't know any of the tips.

[@AbbyHendersonJ]

The eraser and the transfer. Of course I’ve only ever used chalk markers (for work /professionally) but they go out too quickly and I’m looking for new ideas! Going to try to use actual chalk on the specials board tomorrow. Hopefully it goes well! If so I’ll be using a lot of these tricks!

[@kajh.5549]

I feel like I have heard several mentioned briefly on other videos you have done...thank you!! But #3 using your eraser to make shadows was new and it is brilliant.

[@luvan2laff2]

the chalk transfer is amazing

[@homeagainonroute66]

I did not know about sharpening the chalk (why didn't I think of that!), or about using an eraser for shadows, or about the transfering (even though I do this all the time when I'm drawing with pencil!). Thanks for the tips!!

[@suzannelevis1979]

All of them. Did not know of any of these tips. Thank you for sharing them.

[@laurellajoie8587]

I don't think I knew any of these. So smart and helpful Becca.

[@marilynDUNNofMarilynDesigns]

I never thought of sharpening chalk in my pencil sharpener. great idea.

[@rosalyncasey8752]

. Hey Becca, More great tips, thanks!! I didn't know tips 1.2.3.or 4. You did share no:5 in one of the calligraphy tutorials - how to write on a window or mirror. Which I did try with good success for a first go

[@qveenissac]

7:50 If u don't have paper that's ez to see thru u can use parchment paper (I get mine at the 99¢ store). Makes it way easier to see thru esp fine details. If it curls on u just iron flat on low tho I usually don't both or just roll the opposite way a couple times.

[@susandietrich5908]

I've never done chalk calligraphy so I didn't know any of them. Now I can't wait to try all of them. Thanks, and I love your videos!

[@vickiegeary6754]

#3, 4, & 5! LOVE your teaching style. 🙂

[@wanderingcreativity]

Thanks for the help Lady Becca!!!

[@ingebelle]

I never realized the board needed seasoning. Love watching your videos :)

[@marysherman7446]

I didn't know 3, 4 or 5. Great Tips! Thanks Becca!!

[@wendymcgovern3900]

Tip #2 and # 5 was the two tips I learned today. Thanks, Becca!

[@sherriemartineau7757]

Using an eraser for creating a shadow is exciting to me! I’ll be doing that! Great video - I feel like you’re teaching a friend! 🌸

[@petiepiepete]

Seasoning the board was new to me... Thank you!

[@bonnieharvin333]

The only one I DID know was how to season a chalkboard. Loved the eraser and transfer tips!

[@grfxdesigner0339]

This was a great refresher. Step #5 I didn’t even think about for chalk board!

[@justjanem7874]

#4 is new to me! I so enjoy your videos! Fun and informative. Thank you, Becca!

[@amybiebel7234]

Never thought to sharpen chalk! Mind blown on that

[@shellyb5409]

#4 is the only one I already knew . Thanks Becca, our chalk board at the club is gonna be so much cuter now!!