I found myself wondering if you can use chalkboard paint on glass...so I just tried it. The answer is yes you can!
Josh and I have a change jar on our counter that we dump our change into at the end of the day. We use the money for small purchases-I love to use it for my garage sales-, but needless to say we have this plain boring jar.
So here is my project aka, my quick fix to spruce up the plain old jar.
First I taped off the area I wanted to create into a chalkboard on the glass. Then I painted over it with the chalkboard paint (two coats) and waited for it to dry. I then pulled off the tape. Unfortunately, the tape pulled some of the paint off with it. Fortunately, I like the gaged edge so it all worked out.
Josh and I have a change jar on our counter that we dump our change into at the end of the day. We use the money for small purchases-I love to use it for my garage sales-, but needless to say we have this plain boring jar.
So here is my project aka, my quick fix to spruce up the plain old jar.
First I taped off the area I wanted to create into a chalkboard on the glass. Then I painted over it with the chalkboard paint (two coats) and waited for it to dry. I then pulled off the tape. Unfortunately, the tape pulled some of the paint off with it. Fortunately, I like the gaged edge so it all worked out.
I then had to prime the chalkboard. This is an important step in all chalkboard projects because if you skip this, whatever you write on your board could possibly become a permanent fixture. Here is how you prime the board. Cover the entire board with chalk by rubbing a piece of chalk all over and then erase. You then are ready to use your chalkboard as expected.
I love the new look. It really changed what was a boring jar in our kitchen to something a little more interesting. We even have decided to label what we are "saving" for...this week it is a date night!
I am also happy to announce that this is day 1 of 5 days 5 ways: June!
Be sure to wander over here tomorrow for day 2...
I'm partying with kristensjunkdrawer, debbiedoos
Oh I need to do this..what a nifty idea. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHadn't thought to chalkboard paint glass but happy to know it works!! Thanks for sharing!! Now to get those jars out...
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool idea, me and my DH put our change into a big piggybank :) I´m so glad I read this because I had no idea that I needed to cover the chalk-paint with chalk and then erases it to be able to use it the proper way:) Thanks for sharing :)
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