How to use Chalk Couture

Let’s get our Chalk on 😀

The 3 main things you’ll need to begin a Chalk Couture project:
Chalkology Washable Paste or Chalkology Ink (see the difference here)
The Chalk Transfer
and your surface

Surface: Most people think you will be using the chalkology paste on chalkboards, but actually there are many other surfaces you can use the paste including glass, wood, mirror, canvas, whiteboards, furniture, anything “flat”
You can use our Ink on any surface that is fabric, and we will give you “heating” instructions here.

Step 1: Removing the transfer from the backing. Make sure to mark the back of the transfer paper with the name of the stencil so you can place it back correctly when you are done. You’ll want to carefully peel your transfer off the backing sheet carefully, making sure not to pull a corner as that can stretch the transfer out of shape. You will want to “fuzz” new transfers by placing on a lint-free cloth or towel (I use an old pillowcase) and then removing. This just makes it so it’s not super sticky to avoid stretching when you peel off your surface.

Step 2: Now that you’re ready to use your transfer, you’ll want to place it on your surface. Press and smooth it out running your fingers over the edges to make sure they are down smoothly on the surface, with no gaps.

Step 3: Then grab some Chalkology Paste in the color(s) you’d like to use. Apply a small amount of Chalkology Paste by spreading it over the design. You can use multiple colors if you’d like. I recommend using the Chalk Couture Squeegee to apply and smooth on your transfer. They come in varying sizes to get the job done right! They are rubber, so it gives better coverage than say a credit card if for some reason you don’t have the Chalk Couture Squeegee. Once you have all the silk screen areas covered, make sure scrape off the excess paste and put it back in the jar (a little goes a long way!). All you need is a thin, even layer…. no need to make it thick and waste any products.

Step 4: The process is quick and you don’t want the Chalkology Paste to dry on the Chalk Transfer. so work to quickly finish each stencil and peel it back! After scraping off the excess, peel the Chalk Transfer away while paste is still wet to reveal the design. Tada – you have a beautiful new peice for your home or office.

If you decide to layer different colours or elements, simply use a hair dryer to set the first colour layer, and keep on creating!

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