Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Thrifty DIY Christmas Gift: Metal Decorative Chalkboard Tutorial

Another simple quick gift!

Supplies:
-metal tray or a plate
-chalk board spray paint
-painters tape
-1” ribbon
-hot glue gun and glue sticks
-chalk




Tape off your edges and cover with newspaper any surface you don’t want dirty.  Find a well ventilated area and evenly spray the future writing surface.  Allow to dry and then apply a second layer of chalk board paint.

Since it is so cold in my garage I was finding it was taking a really long time for the paint to dry, so I used my hair dryer to speed up the process.

After both coats have dried, attach a ribbon to the back with hot glue so the chalkboard can be displayed on the wall.  Or use a decorative stand as I have.


Before you use the chalkboard you will have to “condition” the board by using a piece of chalk and rubbing it over the whole surface.


If you have messy edges that need cleaning up use your finger nail or a handy dandy Magic Eraser to rub off the excess.

I have used this little board so much since I have made it.  It has been a great little message board in our home.

Happy Gifting.  Merry Christmas!




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