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Chalk It Up: Making Homemade Chalk

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Making Homemade Chalk

How to make homemade chalk! Great spring/summer activity for kids #chalk
Hi Friends! Has this happened to you before? You see an idea and think about doing it but for one reason or another… you never get around to it. When you FINALLY do, you realize how easy it is… and you have the greatest time putting the project together and an ever better time playing with it?

Yes you say? Well… it just happened to me! My kids and I just made chalk and as my 6 year old would say “It was easy peasy lemon squeezy!”

Homemade Chalk-Yesterday on Tuesday

Supplies: Plaster of Paris, dry Tempera paint, silicone molds, measuring cups, plastic conatiners (for mixing) and plastic spoons (also for mixing).

Making Chalk-Yesterday on Tuesday

Mix 1 cup of Plaster of Paris with 3/4 cups of water.

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Add 3/4 cup of dry tempera paint (3/4 cup gives you brightly colored chalk).

Making Chalk in Molds-Yesterday on Tuesday

Stir it up well and break up any lumps.

Homemade Chalk in Molds-Yesterday on Tuesday

Then pour into mold(s). It sets pretty fast. After about an hour, gently remove chalk from mold(s). Set the chalk on some paper towels and let them dry for another day.

Chalk Flowers and Stars-Yesterday on Tuesday

 My kids and I headed outside to test our creations:

Chalk Rainbow-Yesterday on Tuesday

We drew a rainbow…

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Tulips…

Chalk Flower and Sun-Yesterday on Tuesday

And a flower leaning toward the sun. Cheap summer fun!

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  1. MaryBeth says

    July 15, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    Oh, Malia! Another wonderful idea…I love the shapes and colors….so unique and ‘happy’!

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  2. Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says

    July 15, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    This is so fun Malia!! What a great summer activity!!

    Reply
  3. PragmaticMom says

    July 15, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    Wow, your homemade chalk looks really professional! I am going to try to make it. You’ve inspired me!

    Reply
  4. Jodi says

    July 15, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    This is so cool. I didn’t know you could make your own chalk like this, and I love the fun shapes.

    Reply
  5. Heather says

    July 16, 2012 at 5:43 am

    Wow – awesome tutorial! You are so crafty and talented!! These would make great birthday party favours and kids birthday gifts too! Love the beautiful colors you chose! Pinnning this and am your newest follower :) Heather settingforfour.blogspot.com

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  6. Brittany @ Crafty Mischief says

    July 16, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    How fun! Thanks for the tutorial! I can’t wait to try this with my kiddos!

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  7. Rebecca Cooper says

    July 17, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    SO fun Malia!! :)

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  8. Robin says

    July 20, 2012 at 7:33 am

    What a fantastic idea!!! so cute. visiting you from a blog party. thanks for sharing!
    https://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/2012/07/handmade-baby-sign.html

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  9. ang says

    July 20, 2012 at 8:45 am

    Hi! What a cute project! I’m stopping by from the Friday Fav’s Link Up – I’d love for you to visit me at jugglingactmama.blogspot.com

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  10. Carrie says

    July 20, 2012 at 10:13 am

    This is so much fun! Thanks for sharing!
    Blessings,
    Carrie

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  11. christy larsen says

    July 20, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    what a darling project! i don’t have little ones, but i have friends that do…and i love the idea of making some adorable chalk for them to play with. Love this idea :)

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  12. Lisa Mallette says

    July 23, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    What awesome ideas!!! Going to have to give the jars and chalk a try!!
    ~lisa

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  13. partycraftsecrets says

    July 23, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    Love it!
    Linda @ https://partycraftsecrets.blogspot.com/

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