WebIt's the simplest DIY chalk paint and is a good recipe to use if you're on the fence about making your own paint. Mix a third of a cup of plaster of pairs with a third of …
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Ingredients for Chalk Paint Recipe for Furniture Using Calcium Carbonate 1 3 tablespoon of calcium carbonate 2 3 tablespoons of water 3 1 cup of latex paint
However, it does work well for making chalk paint because of how easily it dissolves in liquids. Pour 1 cup of matte or flat latex paint into a quart container. Sprinkle in 4 tablespoons of calcium carbonate, one tablespoon at a time, mixing as you go. Mix ingredients thoroughly until the calcium carbonate is completely dissolved.
Add 1 cup of paint to the blender. Add 4 tablespoons of calcium carbonate to the blender. Turn on the blender at its lowest setting. Blend for one to two minutes. If the chalk paint is too thick to brush on, add a tablespoon or two of water at a time, then blend. Repeat as needed until you have enough paint. Pour the paint into your measuring cup.
This means when you dip a finger into the paint it will stain your hands. By mixing the food coloring in the water first to make our chalk paints we can dilute the food coloring so it no longer stains once you add it to the cornstarch.