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Homemade Chalk Paint For All Your Craft Projects

November 23, 2015 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations42 Comments

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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.

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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.

How to make homemade chalk paint from one household ingredient

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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?

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  1. Mary says

    November 23, 2015 at 9:33 am

    Thanks for sharing this recipe . When I make mine I use plaster of Paris I’m going to give your a try
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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      November 23, 2015 at 9:50 am

      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!

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      • Vivian rexrode says

        January 25, 2021 at 12:08 pm

        I found plaster of Paris at Lowe’s

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        • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

          January 27, 2021 at 7:59 am

          Thanks Vivian!

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      • Susan says

        March 15, 2021 at 2:38 pm

        My local Walmart carries plaster of Paris you might try that. My local Ace Hardware also carries it.

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        • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

          March 16, 2021 at 6:07 am

          Hi Susan! Thanks for the info. I will have to check it out.

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    • Linda says

      June 5, 2021 at 8:57 pm

      Hey thanks, this idea is gonna I bet just me ,I think its gonna save a lot of people ,a lot of $$.

      Reply
  2. Kathy says

    November 23, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    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!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      November 23, 2015 at 7:17 pm

      Thanks Kathy! I hope that you find it works as well for you as it did for me.

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  3. Jacki says

    November 23, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    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.
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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      November 24, 2015 at 6:11 am

      Cool! I think we have some drywall mud. I will have to give that a try too. Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. Renee Fuller says

    November 25, 2015 at 10:52 pm

    I use Plaster of Paris but I will have to try this recipe for sure!
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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      November 26, 2015 at 8:39 am

      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!

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  5. Evelyne says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:35 am

    This is great! I can think of a few places I’d like to use chalk paint….thanks!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      December 7, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      Thanks Evelyne! I love chalk paint it sticks to about everything. You just got to make sure each coat dries throughly.

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  6. Brittney says

    December 7, 2015 at 5:23 am

    Ooooo i will have to give this a go! I love chalk paint but it is so pricey. Thanks for sharing!
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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      December 7, 2015 at 8:00 pm

      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!

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  7. Nikki Frank-Hamilton says

    December 9, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    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!
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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      December 11, 2015 at 7:54 am

      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.

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  8. Mila says

    December 12, 2015 at 10:35 am

    Definitely pinning!
    I need this paint in my life 😉
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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      December 13, 2015 at 12:58 pm

      Thanks Mila! It is cheaper to make your own. And the baking soda works great.

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  9. Denise/DIY Crush says

    December 15, 2015 at 9:41 am

    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.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      December 15, 2015 at 2:07 pm

      I love chalk paint! It sticks to about anything and is easy to distress. I will be there, Thanks!

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  10. Sam - Raggedy Bits says

    January 18, 2018 at 6:30 pm

    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

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      January 22, 2018 at 5:34 pm

      Thanks Sam, and Thank you for inspiring me to try the chalk paint bottles myself. I love how they turned out!

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  11. scarlett says

    May 22, 2018 at 4:49 pm

    can u use this on bigger furnatures?

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      May 23, 2018 at 3:16 pm

      Hi Scarlett! I’ve never tried it on furniture just on my craft projects.

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  12. Kris says

    October 8, 2019 at 10:54 am

    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!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      October 14, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      Hi Kris! That is an idea that I haven’t thought about. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the chalk, and stopping by!

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  13. Sara says

    November 28, 2019 at 4:49 pm

    How much would you mix to make a gallon?? And when you say acrylic paint, are you referring to the acrylic craft paints??

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      December 30, 2019 at 8:44 am

      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.

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  14. Hollie kelley says

    December 24, 2019 at 8:33 am

    I use Indian healing clay with reg. Paint. I bought sample paints ..you can fun awesome colors..
    The clay works really well

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      December 30, 2019 at 8:19 am

      Wow, I would have never thought of using Indian healing clay. Thanks for the tip!

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      • Lesley says

        January 11, 2020 at 8:16 pm

        Just wondering what method you used for stenciling on the tins?

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        • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

          January 14, 2020 at 1:51 pm

          Hi Lesley! I would base coat the tin with chalk paint or spray paint then use chalk paint for stenciling.

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  15. Cold Factor says

    September 22, 2021 at 10:11 am

    Wow! Thanks for the recipe!

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  16. cindy walton says

    March 29, 2023 at 2:47 pm

    is this recipe and method washable?

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      March 30, 2023 at 12:40 pm

      Hi Cindy! If you mean wash out, then I don’t believe so. I haven’t tried it though.

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