How to Make a Chalkboard

How to Make a Chalkboard Tutorial

Welcome to my how to make a chalkboard tutorial.  This tutorial idea came to me when I was working on my Back to School Series.  

One of the things I find helpful in making it through the week successfully is having a meal plan.  Having that meal plan available for everyone to see makes meals much soother.

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What You Need:

I went about making this chalkboard menu a bit differently as I didn’t feel like spending a lot of money on chalkboard paint.

1. Chalkboard contact paper
2. Canvas

Let’s Begin!

Prepare your Canvas

I decided to use canvas for 2 reasons.

1. I had a bunch of extra ones floating around waiting for a project
2. Canvas is easy to hang on a wall.
3. No need to buy any expensive chalkboard paint.

First, measure the correct length of the chalkboard contact paper you need and cut it.  The stuff I bought has a grid on it to help you cut straight.

Apply the chalkboard contact paper to the canvas.  Mine came rolled up tight, so I needed to carefully align the top edges so that it would cover the full board.

I decided to do a reverse canvas for my board.  You can find full instructions on How to Make a Reverse Canvas Here

You don’t need to do a reverse canvas, but this will make finishing the edges easier and it will provide a nice frame.

I applied 2 coats of paint and after stapling the canvas with chalkboard contact paper on gave the surplus material a trim around the edges.

And That’s It! You’re Done!

Uses for your chalkboard

There are lots of things you can do with this chalkboard.  I mainly use it for my weekly menu.  I have also used it for the first/last day of school signs.  Take a look below.

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