Don’t have access to a projector? Download free chalkboard print
ables from Pinterest. Although these print in an 8.5 x 11 format,
you can take printables to a commercial copy center such as Staples
and ask that they be enlarged to an engineering print size (there are
several sizes with the largest being 36 x 48).
If you decide to transfer by means of paper, these tips will have you
transferring effortlessly in no time. It takes practice, so ask for a few
copies of the image and always remember, if you mess it up, erase
it and try again!
• Rub the entire back of the image with chalk, completely coating
the surface. Turn the print over and tape it to your chalkboard
wall. Using a dull pencil, trace around the images or text. Remove
from the wall and you will have a chalk outline of your design. Fill
it in with chalk for the perfect design!
• Another method is to tape the image to the wall, slide white artist
graphite paper under the image and trace the outside of the
image. Once traced, remove the original and the graphite paper
and fill in the image with chalk.
Paint Yourself Into a Corner – Ideas
for the Ultimate Chalkboard
We’ve taken the liberty of showing you some clever ideas for paint
ing chalkboard walls in and around your home that include entry
way and kitchen sketches, inspirational messages, an artistic state
ment wall, a practical message center or seasonal fun. Still unsure
of how you might use or decorate with a chalkboard wall? View the
YouTube video “25 Amazing Chalkboard Wall Paint Ideas” by J.o.h.n
Studio for inspiration.
Just can’t bring yourself to paint your wall black but still want a
chalkboard wall? You can buy chalkboard vinyl wall decals from
Etsy, Amazon or Hobby Lobby just to name a few. This is a great
alternative to chalkboard paint, and it’s removable and reposition
able. You can purchase the vinyl in rolls or by special order and have
it personalized, create customized wall decals, or even have them
printed in a daily, weekly or monthly calendar style. Check Etsy.com
and craft stores for ideas and pricing. ◆