Home made chalk paint recipe.

For those of you who asked for my chalk paint recipe. 

1 Cup Flat Latex Paint 

2 1/2 Tbsp Plaster of Paris

1 1/2 Tbsp cool water

Mix the cool water and plaster till smooth. Then add your FLAT latex paint in your favorite color. Mix well. (I used a stir stick and plastic measuring bucket from lowes). Now start painting. I would highly encourage you to apply a thin layer of chalk paint for this acts as your primer. on your furniture. 

Once your last coat of paint is dry, lightly sand with 400 grit sand paper then add your soft clear wax or lacquer. I thin my wax down with a smidge of mineral spirits so the wax goes on smooth and wasy. When applying the wax, load your rag or preferably your annie sloan paint brush sparingly and work quickly to get a thin coat. 

When applying the dark wax alway apply the clear wax first or the dark wax will penetrate into your paint and it'll be uneven and hard to work with. Now while applying the dark wax I prefer to go light first then darker as desired. If you find to many dark spots, just add clear wax to the area and rub off. To make dark wax with your clear wax then add dark mahogany wood stain to your wax and mix well. Have fun. 

I found this wax at Miller Paint store. Its soft like the leading brand. Best of all it costs $12.00 verses nearly $30.00. Any questions?