I found a set of three mountain pictures at a garage sale about a year ago. They weren’t my taste, so they sat in my closet until inspiration finally hit– chalkboard paint!
What You Will Need:
- An unused piece of art. Before you use your art, though, make sure it isn’t by a famous artist or anything!
- Chalkboard paint. Chalkboard paint isn’t exactly eco-friendly, so consider making your own chalkboard paint using this tutorial from Martha Stewart and zero VOC paint.
- Painter’s tape
- Sand paper (optional)
How To Do It:
- Clean the surface of your piece of art. I got so excited about the chalkboard paint that I forgot to take a before picture.
- Depending on the surface of your art, you may want to sand it to help the paint stick better. I didn’t have to with mine, but it’s definitely something to consider, especially if it’s a piece of art with dimension.
- Tape off the frame of your art with painter’s tape.
- Paint over your artwork with chalkboard paint! This is what mine looked like with the painter’s tape:
Each chalkboard paint is different, so be sure to read the label for how many coats you need to paint, drying times, the curing process, etc. Now I have three adorable chalkboards for my kitchen. My roommates and I love coffee, so right now they have a coffee theme! What piece of art could you transform into a chalkboard?
Other Ideas using Chalkboard Paint:
Upcycle an old globe into a chalkboard globe. Make a decorative chalkboard tin. Create a mason jar seed starter like this one from Eat Drink Better! Upcycle regular building blocks into chalkboard blocks.
