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Family Rules Chalkboard

This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Sign Shop Logo

At a Glance:

Project #15911 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt Home Decor Chalk - Vintage Teal, 8 oz. - 99247

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
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FolkArt ® Sign Shop™ Chalkboard Multi-Surface Paint - Black, 4 oz. - 11986

Number Needed: 1 $0.00
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FolkArt ® Sign Shop™ Erasable Liquid Chalk, White, 2 oz. - 11987

Number Needed: 1 $0.00
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FolkArt ® Sign Shop™ Mesh Stencil - Family Rules, 2 pc. - 63356

Number Needed: 1 $0.00
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FolkArt ® Sign Shop™ Squeegee Set, 6 pc. - 36354

Number Needed: 1 $0.00
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Plaid ® Brush Sets - Wood Brush Set, Flats - 44219

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
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Other Supplies

  • Large Frame
  • Foam Core
  • Craft Knife
  • Ruler
  • White Chalk

instructions

  1. Paint your frame with Vintage Teal and let dry.
  2. Measure and cut your foam core to fit inside your frame.  Paint your foam core with Multi-Surface Chalk Board Paint and let dry. Once your foam core is totally dry, season your Chalk Board Paint by covering it with regular white chalk, then erasing it with a dry rag or paper towel.
  3. Cut out the words you’ll need from your mesh stencil packs to create your family rules. Arrange the words onto your surface. Remove the backing from your adhesive stencil and place them on your surface.
  4. Squeeze your Liquid Chalk Paint onto your squeegee, and apply the paint to your stencil by dragging the squeegee over your stencil. Replenish your squeegee with more paint if needed.
  5. Remove your stencils from your surface while the paint is still wet.
  6. Wash your wet stencil with warm water to reuse.

resources

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Introducing FolkArt Sign Shop

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Basic Stenciling Tutorial with FolkArt Sign Shop

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Using Multiple Colors with FolkArt Sign Shop

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Related FAQs

No, once fully dry, the paint has a no-smudge beautiful chalk effect.  As a matter of fact, if the message or design were sealed with a spray clear acrylic sealer, it would no longer be erasable and the surface could no longer be reused.  However, if the project is to be a permanent, non-changeable sign, then yes, of course, the surface can be lightly spray sealed with a clear acrylic sealer to seal and protect the design.

Yes, FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste will mix well within the colors of each variety set.  Simply squeeze out a small amount of each color to be mixed. Begin by adding a small amount of the darker color into the lighter color, then continue adding small amounts of the darker color, a little at a time, until the desired color or value is achieved. It is recommended to use a palette knife to mix two or more colors when creating a custom color. 

No, FolkArt Sign Shop Multi-Surface Chalkboard Paint should not be mixed with water, mediums or other acrylic paints.  Mixing will destroy the properties that make this paint work as a chalkboard surface.

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