Homemade Chalk Paint!

Okay, I've stopped my jumping for joy long enough to type this post.  But I'm just so dang excited...more jumping for joy - because I JUST MADE HOMEMADE CHALK PAINT!!!  I got the idea and recipe from Sherry at No Minimalist Here.  Thank you Sherry!

There are a few versions of the recipe and I decided to try the Plaster of Paris - mainly because I knew I could find it easily and I'm impatient - ha!  I bought the above supplies at Home Depot.  The 4-pound container of Plaster of Paris was $6.78 (and it will last a long time).  I bought the plastic container and lid for easy measuring and storing.  I used 8oz. of Plaster of Paris and 16oz. of paint - oops paint that cost me $1.  It's best to run a plastic fork or something thru the Plaster of Paris before adding the paint.  I stirred well and added a little water.  Stirred more and added a little more water.  There were some small lumps and I thought it was going to be a disaster.  I got a board and tested it out.  The lumps just went away as I used the paint brush.  It is remarkably similar to the expensive name brand chalk paint - the way it goes on, the way it dries, the way it sands - amazing. 

The best part, of course, is the price but the second best part is the endless color possibilities!  I'll be sure to share the results when I paint an entire piece with my homemade chalk paint!