Today we have a guest post written by the very talented Julia Morrissey. She’s a writer and content creator living in New York City. She covers a variety of topics ranging from business to lifestyle. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her rescue dog Maya, playing tennis, and jogging in Central Park. Take it away Julia!
Chalk paint is a decorative paint that is made by mixing together a few basic ingredients. The paint can be used on many different surfaces, including outdoors on sidewalks or on chalkboards. Keep reading to discover how to create and use homemade chalk paint. You’ll find three fun stencil packs as well as a step-by-step guide for creating DIY chalk paint below.
Who Can Use Chalk Paint?
Chalk paint is tons of fun for people of all ages to use! Kids can use it to create sidewalk masterpieces that impress the neighbors and teens or adults can use it to create beautiful chalkboard signs. The paint washes away from clothing and surfaces easily, so clean up is a breeze! Below are a few ideas for more ways you can use chalk paint:
On a sidewalk or driveway:
- Paint people, animals, and places
- Craft summer-themed masterpieces, such as boats and rainbows
- Paint constellation art using the star stencils
- Create games, such as hopscotch or four square courts
- Practice spelling or counting using the letter and number stencils
On a chalkboard:
- Create display daily or weekly menus for the family
- Write a daily affirmation that speaks to you
- Display a funny joke
- Countdown to an important date
Step-by-Step Guide to DIY Chalk Paint
Making your own chalk paint is simple! To do so, you will just need three basic ingredients: water, cornstarch, and food coloring. Check out the guide below from Apartment Guide to learn how to create and use DIY chalk paint.
Also, make sure to download one or all of these fun stencil packs to use with your chalk paint!
- Sidewalk Stencils for Kids
- Chalkboard Stencils for Adults
- Letter & Number Stencils for Kids and Adults
Before you get started, here are a several tips to keep in mind:
- DIY chalk paint is easy to make, but it doesn’t keep well. Make your paint the same day you plan to use it.
- If the chalk paint seems to be thin or runny, add more cornstarch.
- It can take some time to dry, even up to a few hours.
- If the chalk paint goes on looking clear, don’t fret! The color will show through when it dries.
- Be sure to use a thin layer of paint so that it doesn’t peel.
Thanks Julia for sharing this fun post with us here at Design Fixation!