Lettering for Holiday Projects - Linda Schneider - Chalkboard Art & Lettering

Linda takes us through the steps to create attractive chalkboard art and lettering. It’s so easy a 5th grader can do it!

Basic Supplies:

• A smile
• PL38, P25. Pencil and Paper to sketch rough-drafts and to use later for creative designs.                 
• Ball point pen (for transferring image on to board                        
• E08. Eraser (black eraser)                     
• S798. C-Thru ruler - 2” x 12” or 2” x 18”                          
• S417. Utility knife or X-Acto® #11 blade & holder (for trimming board and foam core)                            
• Black Foamcore® board 1/4” or less

Chalkboard Options:                    

• Store bought and ready, or make your own: Smooth board, or 3D objects or a surface like a wall, black foam board, etc.  Use black or gray paper and frame your chalk piece later.                                
• Chalk spray paint (Linda’s favorite is Rustoleum brand which has a little more tooth and not so smooth.          
• Liquid chalk markers - Marvey Uchida Bistro® Chalk Marker                     
• White chalk sticks - Crayola white sidewalk chalk for seasoning for making the board a light gray. Seasoning makes it easier to erase and adding shadows for a 3D look on your lettering on your chalkboard.                         
• Colored Chalk - Linda’s favorites are General Chalk Pencils and Prismacolor Nupastels, and any soft pastels.  
• Rubber gloves (use when spraying)                       
• S1046. Scotch® Magic tape to temporarily position art onto board.                     
• Double-sided tape or foam sticky back squares to adhere 3-D cut-out images onto chalkboard.                             
• Photocopies of image(s) and lettering enlarged or reduced to transfer to surface of choice. You may also free hand your lettering and art!                      
• Rag or paper towels to soften or erase lettering or images and to wipe off excess chalk after priming the chalkboard.