Showing posts with label chalk paint. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chalk paint. Show all posts

Oct 18, 2011

Chalk-Paint Wine Glass



Tired of drinking someone else's wine? Solve that problem with a little chalk paint on the base of the glass. Then your guests can write their names or draw pictures to mark their wine.    Here's how it's done!
  
Cost: You can do a full set of 8 glasses for less than $30 (assuming you're getting the glasses at Target...) This was free for me since I already had a glass and the paint.

You will need:
A wine glass (or many wine glasses)
Primer
Chalkboard paint
A place to dry the glasses. I recommend wax paper. 



Step one:
Take your wine glass outside and spray the base and a bit of the stem with your primer. Let it dry outside.


Step two:
Open up your can of chalkboard paint and literally dip the bottom of the glass into the paint.   ** Note: doing it this way is easy, but takes a long long time to dry. If I did it again, I would use a paint brush instead. **



Step three:
Pull it out slowly and let some of the excess paint drip back into the can.

Step four:
Let it dry... this is where I did NOT plan ahead. I sat at the table holding the glass in the air until it was just dry enough to set down on a magazine. I recommend getting some wax paper ready!

When it finally dries, you can start writing with chalk!! Now, I have no idea if the glasses are still dishwasher safe. I will be handwashing this one. Good luck, and Happy Hallo-wine!

Sep 23, 2011

Put some chalk paint on it! Part One: The door




I decided to paint my closet door with chalk paint when I moved. It's so easy, and looks kind of awesome in my room. Super easy, too. (since this was a long time ago, I don't have step by step photos, but I believe in you! You can do it!)




*You need to get chalk paint-- $15 ish at home depot.
*You also need a primer. I use Kilz in spray form-- $8ish at home depot.

You obviously also need a paint brush, and some painter's tape around the door handle helps too.










Now.... take the door off its hinges, and move outside! 
*Spray your door down evenly with the Kilz. Let it dry.
*Then, paint 2-3 coats of the chalk board paint on top. Let it dry between coats!
*Put the door back on the hinges, and start writing!
I've seen some sites that give you instructions on how to make your own chalk paint. Feel free to do that if you're feeling extra crafty. But this stuff is easy, and I have TONS left!