You may be asking yourself, what is chalk paste? That’s okay—I only learned about it recently from my friend Debbie (Refresh Restyle). She’s been doing fun chalk paste projects on Facebook. It’s sort of like stenciling, but oh so much better. I’m really excited to start using the Chalkology Chalk paste on my thrift store projects! I signed up under Debbie to be an Independent Designer for Chalk Couture.
Read all about our new Chalk Couture Club Couture (sort of like a transfer of the month club)
So, what is Chalk Paste?
Chalkology Paste is a water-soluble crafting paste that goes on wet, dries hard and washes off of nonporous surfaces with water, if used on natural wood that is not painted, there may be residue that cannot be removed. It is used with our Chalk Transfers to give a beautiful, unique design each time. Once it is dry it will not smear or smudge and has a durable yet smooth finish. It can be layered, glittered (while it’s wet) and even written on once it is dry.
You use Chalkology Paste with a Chalk Transfer
The Chalk Transfer is a reusable adhesive silkscreen that can be used on chalkboards, windows, mirrors, tile, whiteboards, appliances, painted furniture and so much more.
Chalk Couture Starter Kit
These are some of the things I received in my starter kit. My kit was slightly different because of the Club Couture transfer. (It’s different each month). As an independent designer for Chalk Couture I can sell products in my online store, at shows and even Make & Take parties in your home! Can you tell I’m excited about my new venture? Just so you know, I have a new persona for Chalk Couture. . .
Yep! That’s me! The Junky Chalker!
The easy project I’m showing you today is with the Aiden-Antique White Chalkboard {9x12}
I LOVE it! The chalkboard came in my kit. I ordered the transfer on the very day I signed up to be an independent designer. I love this sentiment. It’s sooo me! The great thing about this chalk paste is it can be permanent if you spray it with a sealer. Otherwise you just leave it until you feel like something different—then just wash it off.
How to do a Chalk Paste Transfer
I did a video of this – my second project.
Definitely need to do more videos so I can get better.
There is a closed Facebook group for The Junky Chalker, and it is FREE to join! All you have to do to join is sign up for The Junky Chalker Updates Here. After you sign up for the newsletter, head over to Facebook to join the group. I have uploaded several other videos there including my very first chalk paste project. The closed group members will get the newest updates and there WILL be giveaways. You can also see some other great projects that I’ve done.
There are so many possibilities for the Chalk Paste. It would look fabulous on some of my repurposed chalkboards, don't you think?
Ohhh and they also have Chalk Ink. You can hear about that over on the facebook group.
Have you heard about our new Club Couture subscription service?
What would you decorate with Chalk Paste?
gail
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amanda williams
silly questions...if it's water soluble and you apply it to a towel won't it wash off?
Gail Wilson
No silly questions at all Amanda!
Paste is water soluble and temporary (unless you want it to be permanent) To do that, you spray it with a sealer.
For a towel, we use Couture Ink, and heat set it with an iron. For pottery or glass, you would heat set it in an oven. After doing that, it's totally permanent. š
Let me know if you have any more questions.
gail
Jillian
What type of sealer? I have a ton on paste and would like to try canvas and t shirts
Gail Wilson
Chalk paste is for projects such as wood or chalkboards. For Canvas and especially t-shirts you would use couture ink. It gets heat set and is permanent.
Hope that helps!
gail
Julie@followyourheartwoodworking
You are too hard on yourself, you do a great job on video. I wanted to put my hand into the video to hold down your chalkboard as you peeled off the transfer! Maybe clamp it down?
Gail Wilson
ohhh, thank you Julie! I wish you had been here to hold it. š
I'm going to do more and more videos until I feel more at ease.
It's all so challenging to get the camera, lights and shot right. I'm not sure I can get it clamped too! hahaha
Katherine Rothgeb
Great job, and especially for just a second attempt! I love your comments. Glad you left it just as it was...even with the TV on in the background. Makes me think I could do this myself. Love your honesty, Gail.
Gail Wilson
Thank you so much Katherine. I appreciate honesty too, that's why I try to keep it real. This is really so easy... if you FUZZ it. š Plus if it doesn't turn out, just wipe it off and redo it.
gail
Jennie
Hi Gail,
I may have the solution to your sliding around while pealing problem. When I worked with glass they make a waffle plastic work board, that had a bottom to catch the shards. But this is about the same thing it's a waffle floresent light cover. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Plaskolite-4-ft-x-2-ft-Suspended-Light-Ceiling-Panel-1199233A/202025149. I never could find the little plastic holders for the glass, so I used the caps from old markers, or dowels to stick in a waffle and hold what I needed held.
This really looks like fun stuff to work with.
Gail Wilson
hmmm I'm not sure how that would work.... I think I just need to make sure I fuzz the transfer better. Everyone makes it look so easy. š
gail
Claudine
This turned out beautifully, Gail!
I saw Donna's chalk couture and I was thinking it sounded very cool, I'm happy that I'll get some more information about it from you! š
Gail Wilson
Thanks so much Claudine! I'll have some Chalk Couture projects this fall at Glendale for sure!
gail