Wall Paint That Can Be Used With Chalk Pastels to Create Wall Art

About Chalkboard Paint

• Chalkboard paint is an easy-to-use way to convert any wall surface to a usable chalkboard. It can be used to cover drywall, wood, masonry, concrete, glass, plaster or hardboard, according to the Rust-Oleum website. Chalkboard paint is cleaned with plain soap and water. It requires three days to cure before using. Chalkboard paints come in both brush-on and spray forms, in black or green.

Working With Pastel Chalk

• Pastel chalks offer a variety of opportunities to express yourself through an impermanent medium that can be erased and corrected as needed. Using pastel chalk is a good way to get children involved in self-expression, because they can always erase what they don’t like and try again. Pastel chalks can be used for many learning activities including math, writing, reading practice and science. For adults, pastel chalks offer the perfect medium for sudden inspiration and sharing your art with others. Pastels can offer a good way to prepare for working on canvas or other more permanent media.

Creating Wall Art on Chalkboard Surfaces

• If you prefer, paint only part of the wall with chalkboard for your wall art. Using a dark paint can darken an entire room and create an unpleasant working space. Use 1-inch painter's tape to mark off the area to paint with the chalkboard coating. Apply the paint and allow it to dry thoroughly. When removing painting tape, strip off carefully to avoid peeling underlying paint off the wall. Allow the paint to cure on the wall as directed in the instructions. To create a smooth surface for wall art, prepare it by rubbing the chalk onto the wall and erasing.

Fixative Finishes

• You may be inspired to create some wall art that you like so much you want to preserve it from handprints, household grease and dirt. Protect it from damage with a clear, acrylic, spray-on coating. Always use fixatives for pastels in a well-ventilated area.