tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post8567497187599751652..comments2024-03-12T04:01:28.002-06:00Comments on Red Hen Home: Cedar Chest with DIY Chalk PaintKorrie@RedHenHomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18012994436386838304noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-60389507881872536872012-05-01T13:26:30.006-06:002012-05-01T13:26:30.006-06:00I sent an email to Annie Sloan and asked to be sen...I sent an email to Annie Sloan and asked to be sent the Material Safety Data Sheet for their paint (MSDA). (Federal law requires that it be provided upon request). As I suspected, one of the listed ingredients of the chalk paint is calcium carbonate. It stands to reason that this might be the best additive to achieve a result most like ASCP. It can be bought at some health food stores (make sure it is pure calcium carbonate, not the ones with other ingredients). It is around $4.00 for 12 oz. You can buy 5 lbs. at www.dudadiesel.com for $16.50 and free shipping (mine came in 2 days!!!) I find a good mix is to use 2-3 tablespoons CC per pint of paint, and also add 1-2 tablespoons inexpensive artist's gesso to the same mix.Nice and smooth, and not gritty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-68016447330156876682012-03-01T09:53:39.478-07:002012-03-01T09:53:39.478-07:00I have been "SPRAY PAINTING" a ton of he...I have been "SPRAY PAINTING" a ton of heavy, dark furniture that was given to a client, with home made chalk paint. YES, it works! I used plaster of paris, sifted it into the paint, mixed it with a hand mixer (from my kitchen) until it was smooth and creamy, and then added water to make it thinner. I made it a little thinner than regular paint. As long as it was thin it went through the Wagner Sprayer beautifully. It takes 3 coats to really coat it well, but with a sprayer that is a BREEZE. Just be sure to clean the sprayer extremely well when you are finished. I am THRILLED with the end results.Laurie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03898925539453308499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-77937649486446998562012-02-16T13:18:13.455-07:002012-02-16T13:18:13.455-07:00I too, used the chalk paint recipe I found on Pint...I too, used the chalk paint recipe I found on Pinterest, except I used Calcium Carbonate powder. It made my latex paint very thick, but not gritty. You can see my pics of the black vanity I painted on my Facebook page, Distressed, But Not Forsaken. It is in the photo album entitled "Fun Things I've been making". And not by any means are you the only person who can't afford the real thing. I've been looking for a way to make it for months!!Judy (Distressed, But Not Forsaken)http://www.facebook.com/pages/Distressed-but-not-Forsaken-Right-Stuff-Antiques/166766823378681?ref=tn_tnmnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-58255798659642509082012-02-12T13:05:01.566-07:002012-02-12T13:05:01.566-07:00I was practically screaming at you when you posted...I was practically screaming at you when you posted this, telling you how much I loved this project and the chalk paint idea - four months later I've finally tried it and I love it! I used your recommended recipe and I love it! Thanks for the how-to!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06882018017145142567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-35115995733889151512011-10-25T22:22:46.489-06:002011-10-25T22:22:46.489-06:00Lisa @ A Vintage Vine told me about you and encour...Lisa @ A Vintage Vine told me about you and encouraged me to try this! I used plaster of Paris and was VERY happy with the results! Thanks for visiting my blog and for your kind comments. I'm following you now! LOVE your blog! :)Alicia @ Sweet Ava Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16022841001268671918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-23809039398999100362011-10-10T10:29:16.954-06:002011-10-10T10:29:16.954-06:00I love how it turned out; I'm determined to gi...I love how it turned out; I'm determined to give this a try myself now. I'm your newest follower and I will definitely post to let you know the results. Thanks for sharing <br />http://decortingwcents.blogspot.comSherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16767906908963958013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-60567242191299774352011-10-10T06:40:15.635-06:002011-10-10T06:40:15.635-06:00I featured this today at Mod Mix Monday!I featured this today at Mod Mix Monday!Nita Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833196166679983378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-41908392140880351082011-10-04T19:36:07.305-06:002011-10-04T19:36:07.305-06:00Looks great! I have made this paint to use on a c...Looks great! I have made this paint to use on a chalkboard, but never considered painting a piece with it. :)<br />super job<br />gailgail@My Repurposed Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06169865526245609703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-52288223767701724042011-10-04T15:59:26.365-06:002011-10-04T15:59:26.365-06:00it looks awesome! i need to try this, too- thank ...it looks awesome! i need to try this, too- thank goodness for sherry! :)Cassie Bustamantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07848936864799611251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-70056503518989270092011-10-04T15:12:46.567-06:002011-10-04T15:12:46.567-06:00Wow, I never even thought to try and make my own c...Wow, I never even thought to try and make my own chalk paint! I just bit the bullet and paid out the nose for the stuff. Not that I mind it, but once I bought 3 quarts I'm trying to figure out how to make this last forever so I don't have to buy more anytime soon! What a great solution! I think the buffet turned out great. Love it and wonderful job!Megan Gunyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09261137266900736578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-37167928642395628342011-10-04T08:38:20.517-06:002011-10-04T08:38:20.517-06:00Hi again,
I ended up sanding that little table w...Hi again,<br /> I ended up sanding that little table with 220 grit paper and it smoothed right up. It's perfect now =) I'm going to try the wax you suggested. Thanks for comparing notes! Have a wonderful day.<br />ShannonShannon Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17327314550194073890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-70756623371632464122011-10-02T17:00:37.329-06:002011-10-02T17:00:37.329-06:00Great job, thanks for sharing. I tried this mix, t...Great job, thanks for sharing. I tried this mix, though just a small amount to paint a clay pot. I was using black paint and it turned out more dark gray... I liked the finish but wanted black, any suggestions on how you can get it to stay dark? email me or stop by my blog<br />lorrierbrewer@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-39030937214356515782011-10-02T00:46:52.651-06:002011-10-02T00:46:52.651-06:00love the color and the finish. the chest turned ou...love the color and the finish. the chest turned out beautfulAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04433658474869391159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-23174484331203808822011-10-01T21:22:43.360-06:002011-10-01T21:22:43.360-06:00So glad I saw your post at Funky Junk sns! I'v...So glad I saw your post at Funky Junk sns! I've been looking for a knock off version of ascp, but to no avail. I'll try this, cool, thanks for sharing!( I'm frugal too!)Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12864872922894944705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-88989410097773462072011-10-01T20:05:05.382-06:002011-10-01T20:05:05.382-06:00I'm so excited to hear that this actually work...I'm so excited to hear that this actually worked! I'm just like you and I can't justify spending so much money on paint when latex has worked just fine for me. I love how this piece turned out - I'll definately have to give this a try!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06882018017145142567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-30418809824867348812011-10-01T19:09:32.548-06:002011-10-01T19:09:32.548-06:00I just finished a table with diy chalk paint made ...I just finished a table with diy chalk paint made with plaster of paris. It definitely felt chalky/texture-y but not gritty, and after finishing it with was it was baby-smooth. I think I'm going to try the gesso technique next to see how it compares!<br /><br />LOVE the way your piece turned out, it is just lovely!Kristybellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08500639235728752833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-50449903550615221852011-09-30T19:45:39.512-06:002011-09-30T19:45:39.512-06:00I am going to have to give it a try. The recipe th...I am going to have to give it a try. The recipe that I have calls for mixing 1 tablespoon of unsanded grout into 2 tablespoons of water. Make sure that it is mixed very well then add to 1 cup of paint. Stir very well. I saw a demonstration for the expensive kind and it gave a wonderful result. I'm just too cheap.<br /><br />SMiles,<br />TeresaAttic Rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06883922873998359043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-89020117813627700372011-09-30T16:19:59.152-06:002011-09-30T16:19:59.152-06:00You're too funny! I am cheap, um, I mean FRUGA...You're too funny! I am cheap, um, I mean FRUGAL, too. I just saw someone else mention the homemade version of ASCP this morning and thought that I might look into it as I do love the way the pieces look. <br /><br />XoXo,<br />KristalKristalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687738709538002776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-49947601104130474422011-09-30T15:19:27.868-06:002011-09-30T15:19:27.868-06:00Your chest looks really pretty! It's good to k...Your chest looks really pretty! It's good to know that latex with an additive is a good alternative to chalk paint. <br /><br />I tried to make chalk paint from scratch with a recipe I found online. Glue, water, whiting chalk, powdered pigments~it was a disaster!Suzanne@Meridian Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01777399766297152142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-89988023958874122011-09-30T13:52:23.619-06:002011-09-30T13:52:23.619-06:00Awesome piece of furniture, and it looks great.
H...Awesome piece of furniture, and it looks great. <br />Happy Fall<br />Hugs,<br />EllenEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789607863891062851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-49872674852732691742011-09-30T12:05:57.481-06:002011-09-30T12:05:57.481-06:00I too used the homemade chalk paint and am in love...I too used the homemade chalk paint and am in love. I used spackling compound, use what you have I always say. Love your new piece.vikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06055887032215823433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-80899629201149781932011-09-30T06:18:11.573-06:002011-09-30T06:18:11.573-06:00I really like red its very hot & happening col...I really like red its very hot & happening colour...<a href="http://www.homefurnituresavings.com/" rel="nofollow">Living Room Furniture</a>Samual Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15955865199286775907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-38469857967764853602011-09-29T22:33:41.509-06:002011-09-29T22:33:41.509-06:00I love the color! thanks for the nice comment on m...I love the color! thanks for the nice comment on my blog. I have been looking at yours for a while!! I love your workAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467561805395817915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-53019966760056699812011-09-29T20:22:33.944-06:002011-09-29T20:22:33.944-06:00this is very interesting...however, I have experim...this is very interesting...however, I have experimented with mixing color into common gesso...dry powders, with acrylic or latex paint...you can develop many colors, altho not really dark. However there are gesso colors that are dark that can be mixed with lighter, and/or dry pigments to make most any color...texture can be added as well, everything from sanded grout to spaackle, or etc. this I am convenced is the basis of ASPC...gesso was originally a combination of rabbit skin glue, and whiting...I like this method very much, as it can be adjusted from super thick, to smooth thin, and sanding is a breeze...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310127754020898097.post-14744725304422612252011-09-29T19:14:15.913-06:002011-09-29T19:14:15.913-06:00So like me to be a day late and a dollar short...I...So like me to be a day late and a dollar short...I just bought 2 more cans of chalk paint today. I had used it before but had sworn I wouldn't do it again. Bug then I had some bleeding trouble (the furniture was bleeding - not me) and I broke down and bought it again. I will definitely have to try this method.eleven-o-onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10983619113116920258noreply@blogger.com