Hello my friend thx for dropping by. As for the chalk paint recipe I put it in a Tupperware container and it stays for a few months if not longer when sealed well. Just make sure it’s not to thick when you are done using it. You can always add more water to thin it down for storage. The wax is 1 tbsp for one container of wax. so I scoop one tablespoon of the wax out of the new container and add one table spoon of mineral spirits. I hope you can get to creating. I have long ago realized that winging it is best. If I think to long on a project I won’t do it. You can always repaint over a project with chalk paint so you can’t go wrong by starting

I’m the opposite, I overthink EVERYTHING 😩…so I’m trying to channel my “inner-Rhonda”😜 to tackle the garage (and basement-full) of furniture painting projects I have! …I love the finding and the buying, but get stuck in the creating for fear of messing it up (perfectionism is a curse I tell ya!!😫)

I do have a couple questions though… 1. How long is your DIY chalk paint recipe usable for? (I’ve read that plaster of Paris tends to thicken pretty quick, so do you have to use it up fast?) …and 2. When you add a tablespoon of mineral spirits to wax, what’s the ratio? Like how much wax do you mix with the tablespoon of mineral spirits?

Thanks so much and keep being you girl!! You rock!!🙌🏻🙌🏻

Sounds like lots of fun Sarisa! I’m sure it will turn out gorgeous!! Thank you so much
Rhonda

Lynda I would use chalk paint versus milk paint on your furniture. Milk paint is good to get a chippy look and to get the solid look like chalk paint does it’s an extra step that isn’t needed. I would look at the brand of chalk paint you’re using because the ones I use only require 2 coats if you want a solid coverage.

Here’s an example of my table done in chalk paint.
https://www.hallstromhome.com/breakfast-room-table-makeover-with-chalk-paint-recipe/

Then here’s what I’ve done with paint.
https://www.hallstromhome.com/my-secrets-to-milk-painting-furniture-the-easy-way/