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Handmade Charlotte Chalkboard Menu and Placemats

Now here is an inexpensive way to not only decorate but also to get your family’s attention to the daily menu and place settings! project created by Chris Williams.

At a Glance:

#4928 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • FolkArt Chalkboard Paint Logo
  • FolkArt Painting Stencils Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Chalkboard Paint - Black, 8 oz. - 2517

Number Needed: 1 $6.99
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Stencil Decor ® Brushes - Stencil Brush, 5/8" - 34058

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
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Number Needed: 1 $-1.00
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz. - 938

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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instructions

Other Supplies

Cloth placemats, 12” x 12” wood plaque, Brush basin or container for water, foam plates, paper towels, ¾” Flat brush, Pencil, Paper, Ruler, Cardboard

Instructions

Menu Board:
1.    Make sure plaque is clean and dust free.

2.    Tape off a ½” boarder around plaque. Use flat brush to paint border with Licorice.  Let dry.

3.    Position plate stencil on plaque and tape in place.

4.    Load a stencil brush with Black Chalkboard paint.  Tap on paper towel to remove excess paint.

5.    Use a pouncing motion to stencil. Carefully remove stencil

6.    Allow to dry and reapply for opaque coverage.  Allow to dry.

7.    Use pencil to trace “MENU” on paper to create a spacing template.  

8.    Use template to position word on plaque.

9.    Stencil MENU on plaque with Licorice one letter at a time.  Make sure each letter is dry before laying down another stencil to avoid smearing paint. Let dry.

10.    Prepare the chalkboard following the instructions on the bottle.

Placemat:
1.    Lay place mat on a piece of cardboard to protect surface from paint seeping through and secure with tape.

2.    Position cloud stencil on plaque and tape in place.

3.    Load a stencil brush with Licorice paint.  Tap on paper towel to remove excess paint.

4.    Use a pouncing motion to stencil.  Allow to dry.

5.    Repeat with Black Chalkboard paint. Allow to dry and reapply for opaque coverage.  Allow to dry completely.

6.    Use pencil to trace words or a short message on paper to create a spacing template.  

7.    Use template to position word on placemat.

8.    Stencil word or message on placemat with Licorice one letter at a time.  Make sure each letter is dry before laying down another stencil to avoid smearing paint. Let dry.

Project Tip:  Use different words and messages on each placemat.

 

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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