Chalk Painting

   So, we have this great cottage....that needs some major designing.  We are renovating.  Looking for a rustic (ish) look, we came across chalk paint.  Chalk paint, I learned, is so easy to apply!  No primer needed!  I decided to take you along on the journey of chalk painting furniture...it's fun!

If your piece is smooth, you'll want to sand it just a little.  Just a quick sand.  

Using a wet rag, erase the sanding marks.

Fill a spray bottle.  If the paint gets to thick, this will help. 

Shake, shake, shake!  

Open up your paint can. 

Pour your paint into a cup.  (My paint color is blue, but appears green in the yellow cup.)

Pour in some water....very little.  This is only needed if you can't paint with the paint that thick.  If you can use the paint as is, go for it!

Dip it in. 

Start painting ONE coat.

Keep on painting, keep on painting.....

If the paint on the piece appears too thick, spray some water.

For a detailed piece, you can use a tinier brush to get in the small spaces.  

Add more than one coat if needed.  Let dry.  Sand the edges for a rustic look.