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Chalk Paint Recipe with Calcium Carbonate (UK Version)

A much more afforable homemade chalk paint using calcium carbonate mixed with any matt emulsion paint of your choice. This is great of tester pots too.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time3 minutes
Servings: 1 pot of pain
Author: Vikkie Lee

Ingredients

  • 530 g matt emulsion paint (colour of your choice)
  • 2.5 tablespoon calcium carbonate
  • 2.5 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • In a tub big enough for your paint, first mix together the water and calcium.
  • Then pour in the paint and give it a thorough stir.
  • Apply to your project, wait to dry, then seal with a clear wax using a lint free cloth.  I use Rustoleum furniture wax

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