i have had big plans to make a magnetic chalkboard for my studio for a long time.
i’ve had the frame forever, and actually started the whole process over the summer. so, over thanksgiving weekend, i finally got a minute to finish it! so, here it is! with a cute note from the husband i found today!
here’s a little run down of how i did it.
DIY / how to make a magnetic chalkboard frame:
what you need:
- frame
- sheet metal, cut to frame size with tin snips. {all found at a hardware store}
- spray paint {if painting frame}
- primer paint
- sponge paint brush
- chalkboard paint
- small nails or industrial strength glue
instructions:
- spray paint your frame the color of your choice.
- cut sheet metal to size of the inside of the frame using tin snips.
- wipe off sheet metal with a cloth and let it dry.
- paint one coat of primer onto sheet metal.
- let dry for at least two hours or overnight.
- paint one coat of chalkboard paint. let dry overnight
- paint one more coat of chalkboard paint, and let it dry for 24 hours.
- rub chalk all over the chalkboard painted sheet metal and rub off all the chalk to set the chalkboard.
- place sheet metal in frame, and set it in with small nails, or you can use industrial strength glue.
- hang up and go crazy with your new chalkboard / magnet board!
- voila!
it’s great that it is not only a chalkboard, but also you can use magnets to hang whatever you want on there! {i even hung up my chalk with a little glue and a magnet!}
let me know if you have any questions!
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