Chalk Board Signs
I made a bunch of these for my wedding. I like the chalk board look, which was all the rage. But I LOVED the price. I learned a few things. And here they are in no particular order:
- Don’t bother buying chalk board markers. Instead use silver sharpie markers. They are easier to control, last longer, and cover better (you don’t need to go over them a second time).
- Recycle!!! I took a ton of old picture frames and spray painted them with a textured copper spray paint.
- Use cheap wood MFD board (you can get it at Home Depot or Lowes) and paint it with chalk board paint.
- Staple the boards into the frame with a staple gun AFTER you paint them.
- Foam rollers are a must! No clean up required, just throw them out when you are done! And they cover far more smoothly then brushes.
- Buy picture stands at your local craft shop.
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Wow, super helpful ideas on Chalk Board signs – thanks so much for sharing!
[…] Richie and IĀ incorporated a lot of chalk boards into our wedding. And despite the fact that I’ve been reading all over the place that chalk boards are “on their way out,” I’m not embarrassed to say that I still love them. They just have to be well done (good calligraphy) and a little different. If you are considering making your own chalk board signs, check out my DIY Blog here! […]