When your out of chalk paint! No problem, you can make your own homemade chalk paint like I did for these cute bottles and tin cans. You can make your own chalk paint in whatever color you desire with one ingredient found in most households.
Recently I ran across some bottles/jars over at “Ragged Bits” and fell in love with them, and had to make my own. One problem, I didn’t have any chalk paint in the colors that I wanted. If you’ve bought chalk paint before then you know it’s pretty expensive.
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How To Make Homemade Chalk Paint
So I compromised and made my own homemade chalk paint, this way I can make it in whatever color that I want.
I seen a recipe on Pinterest for homemade chalk paint a while back where the crafter used something most people already have stocked in their kitchen, baking soda (affiliate).
So I played around with it till I got the consistency I was looking for, which came out to about 2 tablespoons of acrylic paint, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda, mix well. I just mixed a little bit because each bottle was going to be a different color, and I didn’t want any leftover.
Each bottle recieved two coats of paint, and once dry I lightly sanded the bottles and cans to give them a worn look, then I stenciled my numbers and heart on.
I then added a coat of Mod Podge (affiliate) for protection, and when that dried I added a piece of jute around the top of each bottle and can.
I love how my homemade chalk paint bottles and cans turned out. Do you have a homemade chalk paint recipe?
More Projects with Chalk Paint You May Enjoy
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Thanks for sharing this recipe . When I make mine I use plaster of Paris I’m going to give your a try
I have found any plaster of Paris. Thought for sure Hobby Lobby would sell it. But mine said they no longer carried it. Then I ran across a recipe using baking soda. Works for me and it’s cheap. Thanks for stopping by!
I found plaster of Paris at Lowe’s
Thanks Vivian!
My local Walmart carries plaster of Paris you might try that. My local Ace Hardware also carries it.
Hi Susan! Thanks for the info. I will have to check it out.
Hey thanks, this idea is gonna I bet just me ,I think its gonna save a lot of people ,a lot of $$.
What a great post! Thanks, I will be trying this. I have wanted to use chalk paint but didn’t like the price to this is a very timely post!
Thanks Kathy! I hope that you find it works as well for you as it did for me.
I made my chalk paint with left over drywall mud and latex wall paint, which worked. I’m going to have to do a comparison.
Cool! I think we have some drywall mud. I will have to give that a try too. Thanks for stopping by!
I use Plaster of Paris but I will have to try this recipe for sure!
Hi Renee! I couldn’t find any plaster of paris when I went looking for it. My hobby lobby no longer carries it. So when I ran across this recipe I tried it and it worked well for me. Thanks for stopping by!
This is great! I can think of a few places I’d like to use chalk paint….thanks!
Thanks Evelyne! I love chalk paint it sticks to about everything. You just got to make sure each coat dries throughly.
Makng chalk paint is that hard on the chalk stencils.Also they say never to use arycilc paints on stencils .Curious!!!
Hmm I haven’t heard that before. I have used both chalk paint and acrylic paint with stencils. I just make sure I only use a little or it can run under the stencil.
Ooooo i will have to give this a go! I love chalk paint but it is so pricey. Thanks for sharing!
I know what you mean, so I was so happy when I found out that I could use baking soda to make my own. Worked great. You will just have to experiment to get it the texture you want, but be sure to let each coat dry throughly. Thanks for stopping by!
This is so cool! I have heard of plaster of paris and so I was a bit off put, I’m scared to mess it up, but this sounds right up my alley. I have tons of craft paint, I’m going to have to give this a go, obviously it adhered to your bottles well, and they turned out adorable! I love them!
I was going to try the plaster of Paris buy couldn’t find any. Hobby Lobby said they quit caring it. So I went to my friend Google (-; and found out about using baking soda and gave it a try. Worked like a charm and less expensive.
Definitely pinning!
I need this paint in my life 😉
Thanks Mila! It is cheaper to make your own. And the baking soda works great.
Never thought of using chalk paint but what a great idea! I love how you stenciled numbers onto them! Lovely project! I pinned your entries! Thank you so much for sharing at my craft party on Thursday! Would love to see your newest posts this week, which starts at 7pm EST.
I love chalk paint! It sticks to about anything and is easy to distress. I will be there, Thanks!
These turned out so beautiful, Linda!! I’m so glad that you had fun making them!! Thank you also for tagging me in your post! xx
Thanks Sam, and Thank you for inspiring me to try the chalk paint bottles myself. I love how they turned out!
can u use this on bigger furnatures?
Hi Scarlett! I’ve never tried it on furniture just on my craft projects.
Hi! Thanks for the chalk paint recipe! Now I’ll just have to do the math to make a larger amount. I’m also wondering if anyone has actually tried to mix chalk with the acrylic paint? Maybe just crush it up and use the same amount as the baking soda? Maybe something to try? Thanks again!
Hi Kris! That is an idea that I haven’t thought about. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the chalk, and stopping by!
How much would you mix to make a gallon?? And when you say acrylic paint, are you referring to the acrylic craft paints??
Hi Sara! Yes I am using craft paints and I only mix up a small amount at a time. So you would just have to play around with it until you get the desired color that you are seeking.
I use Indian healing clay with reg. Paint. I bought sample paints ..you can fun awesome colors..
The clay works really well
Wow, I would have never thought of using Indian healing clay. Thanks for the tip!
Just wondering what method you used for stenciling on the tins?
Hi Lesley! I would base coat the tin with chalk paint or spray paint then use chalk paint for stenciling.
Wow! Thanks for the recipe!
is this recipe and method washable?
Hi Cindy! If you mean wash out, then I don’t believe so. I haven’t tried it though.
I enjoyed reading your article. I am a senior and ex teacher from South Africa. Please send me info how to get the different colour’s shown in the Pic.
Thanks
Hope to hear from you soon
Pe
Peggy
Hi Peggy! For about 2-3 tablespoons of acrylic paint I used 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Just play around with it till you get the consistency that you desire. Thanks for stopping by!
Great interior design and; a solutions
Thanks Rocky! Glad that you enjoyed the post.