tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post7660286977128639297..comments2024-03-28T07:26:19.997-04:00Comments on Sophia's: Homemade Chalk PaintAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05833503613569613946noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-53621843623340229212013-03-20T08:14:35.222-04:002013-03-20T08:14:35.222-04:00About a month ago I decided to paint some furnitur...About a month ago I decided to paint some furniture I had with chalk paint. An acquaintance of mine had raved about Annie Sloan cp and since I didn't have anywhere close to me that sold it, I researched for it online and while doing so, I found Cece Caldwell paint. So, I started reading reviews between the two paints, hearing both are great and of course people had personal preferences.<br />The one thing that swayed me to Cece was that everyone said that it was zero voc's and non toxic. This was said about both the paints and the wax. This is really important to me because I am chemically sensitive!<br />Again there were no retailers close to where I live in N. California so I ordered online. I got really excited and lined up several pieces to paint and wax. After my 2nd piece, I felt my fingers were tingling and with the 3rd piece, the tingling turned into burning. The only thing that I was really touching was the wax.<br />So I read the can and looked up the ingredients. Carnauba wax is safe, beeswax is safe, linseed oil is not. Raw linseed oil is called flaxseed oil and is not used in furniture wax as it takes forever to dry and doesn't harden. Boiled linseed oil is what is used in furniture waxes and has added solvents / metallic dryers which are indeed toxic! <br />I thought I had to share this because I may not be the only one that is chemically sensitive. In fact I think many of the people who choose chalk paint do so because they think it is completely safe. The several pieces I did were for my daughters room and now I am not so sure that the wax is safe for her to be constantly touching, although I am hoping the toxic junk evaporates.<br />The pieces look great and were fun to do, but the wax is my concern. I guess you could wear gloves, though it's not the same as being bare fingered. Cece Caldwell should have a warning about linseed oil though. I haven't painted for days and I still feel the tingling.<br />foggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836517514983884970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-25726716616660563482012-12-07T11:37:41.595-05:002012-12-07T11:37:41.595-05:00Cc chalk paint needs primer but other than that wa...Cc chalk paint needs primer but other than that was nice. I haven't tried any other brands farmchick73https://www.blogger.com/profile/04563208533840848009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-148384898741081212012-12-07T11:37:35.941-05:002012-12-07T11:37:35.941-05:00Cc chalk paint needs primer but other than that wa...Cc chalk paint needs primer but other than that was nice. I haven't tried any other brands farmchick73https://www.blogger.com/profile/04563208533840848009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-38305649138121817182012-12-07T11:36:16.691-05:002012-12-07T11:36:16.691-05:00I love the velvety texture of chalk paint and the ...I love the velvety texture of chalk paint and the fact that it adheres to anything. I have tried ccc chalk paint but if there is anything ink, etc on the furniture it pops right through. I am better with paint and glaze. I made some with plaster of paris but its gritty not velvety. I'm on the hunt for calcium carbonate locally. I want to try it. farmchick73https://www.blogger.com/profile/04563208533840848009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-24054258565948047952012-12-07T11:30:34.263-05:002012-12-07T11:30:34.263-05:00Cc chalk paint needs primer but other than that wa...Cc chalk paint needs primer but other than that was nice. I haven't tried any other brands farmchick73https://www.blogger.com/profile/04563208533840848009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-10464511289479150482012-10-13T10:38:59.658-04:002012-10-13T10:38:59.658-04:00Thank You for posting this!! I hoped over and got ...Thank You for posting this!! I hoped over and got the recipe for chalk paint and am now following both your blogs. I am going to have to try this. I've tried a llittle of cc caldwell's paint and really like it. I did think her colors were a little limited. I am sooo excited to try this. Thanks,Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15421333185795110708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-14279234268762894452012-10-04T20:38:32.041-04:002012-10-04T20:38:32.041-04:00I'm new to this, but the easiest chalk paint r...I'm new to this, but the easiest chalk paint recipe is this:<br />2 cups high quality latex paint<br />5 tablespoons Plaster of Paris<br />2-3 tablespoons hot water.<br /><br />Mix Plaster of Paris and hot water, mix well til smooth, adding more water if needed (like a super, super thick gravy). Add paint and mix well.<br /><br />You need to seal it with wax or poly. Sands nicely, too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12613874958121981781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-91982108517384258782012-09-10T15:40:24.994-04:002012-09-10T15:40:24.994-04:00Hi Kristen, I just found your blog and love what y...Hi Kristen, I just found your blog and love what you done with little stool. I make my chalk paint to but with Plaster of Paris. Love how it covers and it amazes me what I can paint with it and the fact that I can take any color paint and transform it to chalk paint....well! I am your newest follower.Patty @ That's So Prettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00158248526545890354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-14311940390734797422012-09-06T17:26:34.453-04:002012-09-06T17:26:34.453-04:00I have a supper way of making it easier to stir,,....I have a supper way of making it easier to stir,,.use hot water. Add calicium to hot water and then add to your paint. I bought CC's paint and this consistently is smoother and blends way more easy. You can also use plaster Paris add hot water to the plaster first, I can't take credit for this it was passed along to me. Sherriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518639574370563290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-37582209382614687602012-04-05T08:36:32.192-04:002012-04-05T08:36:32.192-04:00I'm a little late with this...but I found a su...I'm a little late with this...but I found a supplier in Raleigh for ASC paints that I'm going to check out when visiting my sister in law in the area. Studio 28, 14 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh 27603in case you wanted to check it out! Don't know if you're in that area or not!<br /><br />shareff5@aol.comSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02778815316182864686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-61647699594864247792012-03-02T16:37:58.239-05:002012-03-02T16:37:58.239-05:00Hi! I have actually used both...ASCP and CeCe Cal...Hi! I have actually used both...ASCP and CeCe Caldwell's. We are actually going to be a retailer for CeCe Caldwell's. Just waiting for the shipment. Just thought I would share what I like about the CeCe Caldwell's Paint. One - it's 100% Natural...NO VOC's and NO odor! Two - when sanded, since the paint is made from natural ingredients, you get variations in color (darker and lighter pigments throughout the paint) which gives it a "naturally worn/weathered" look. It's not matte like other paints. It distresses beautifully and once waxed is a very soft semi matte finish. Because of the natural variations in color, it eliminates the need for the dark wax. I know I am a few days late at posting this, but thought it was worth sharing. I have not tried the homemade chalk paint, but your stool is very cute!The Paupers Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476356281401791104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-47893754215730043742012-02-24T19:19:05.358-05:002012-02-24T19:19:05.358-05:00I am a retailer for CeCe Caldwell and I love it. I...I am a retailer for CeCe Caldwell and I love it. I used Annie Sloans until I found it. It is no VOC, all nnatural, made in the US and the wax is amazing. It is made of insect and plant waxed and goes on like butter....no dragging....and best of all no smell....you can paint in the house with the kids around. It is chalk and clay based paint, super easy to distress.<br />In most cases it is less expensive than other chalk paint.<br />I love your bench, it turned out so cute. If any one is interested in trying CeCe Caldwell, you can order online at our blog. We have flatrate shipping. I am happy to answer any questions. Leslie WWW.orphaneddecor.blogspot.comOrphaned Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11749221002234279214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-87828619122396571942012-02-22T22:36:58.808-05:002012-02-22T22:36:58.808-05:00It looks great! Thanks for posting your recipe. ...It looks great! Thanks for posting your recipe. I'm wondering what kind of dark wax you use. I like the look!Deidre Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14435105615351474202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-84736876362151746692012-02-22T22:34:18.238-05:002012-02-22T22:34:18.238-05:00Loved your chair. I also use Annie Sloan paint an...Loved your chair. I also use Annie Sloan paint and love it, but am so glad to find out that someone else knows how to make it. I will certainly do that from now on and just think, we can make it in any colors now. I also love Milk Paint. It is great and lots cheaper. Keep up the great job & thanks again for the information. You are now on my favorite blog.<br />Betty Whatley<br />Down Memory LaneBetty Whatleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08340637744321699480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-88215610925679079072012-02-21T10:22:24.294-05:002012-02-21T10:22:24.294-05:00this turned out so cute! I noticed the ticking and...this turned out so cute! I noticed the ticking and legs on your piece you linked up at Kristin's, because I just refinished a dining set with black ticking and the same legs were on the chairs :) I keep seeing all the pinterest pins on homemade chalk paint....I do like ASCP and we have it locally now, but it would be nice to not have to spend so much and have a library of color options! thanks for the tip, I'll have to check that out.Noble Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734369835594191830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-431511901519995572012-02-21T07:52:58.254-05:002012-02-21T07:52:58.254-05:00Hi!!! New follower, found you through USOS's T...Hi!!! New follower, found you through USOS's Tuesday Treasures. Anyways, I made my own calk paint too {Liz Marie} and everyone keeps talking about wax and I didn't use any. I wish I would have. What is the brand and where did you purchase it?<br /><br />Looove Raleigh by the way. My sis lives in New Bern and we check out Raleigh when we visit her. Thinking of moving there or Wilmington soon.Rasonda @ East Conolly Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07516463583679760768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-86059518952057421032012-02-21T06:47:11.545-05:002012-02-21T06:47:11.545-05:00I've tried ASCP and I've made my own with ...I've tried ASCP and I've made my own with the non-sanded grout. Both are great. I did find that if you mixed the powder (non-sanded grout) with a little water first and then add it to the paint, there is a lot less stirring needed. Trial and error learning.... <br />Susan<br />HomeroadHomeroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466121382989231017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-85434292988633437202012-02-21T01:42:18.266-05:002012-02-21T01:42:18.266-05:00Do you know if there is a local place to purchase ...Do you know if there is a local place to purchase the calcium carbonate?JessieMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06198331680851989618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-82337951368812955592012-02-17T16:08:01.391-05:002012-02-17T16:08:01.391-05:00You stool looks fab! Hope you get to try out the n...You stool looks fab! Hope you get to try out the new CeCe Caldwell paints soon! They are wonderful.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18283260830637529760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-66036807699540054052012-02-16T22:20:52.005-05:002012-02-16T22:20:52.005-05:00I love the way your little foot stool turned out, ...I love the way your little foot stool turned out, so cute! Thanks for sharing the recipe for chalk paint. I must try it!! I just recently tried CeCe Caldwells paint, Santa Fe Turquoise. I found it to be the same as ASCP. I can't wait to make some of my own now.unexpected Necessitieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06633974284737122946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-45301176252629543322012-02-16T07:00:06.989-05:002012-02-16T07:00:06.989-05:00I just learned about Cece's paint and I'm ...I just learned about Cece's paint and I'm excited to try it. I love ASCP but may have to try making my own too!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681758704537895350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-60394904411781226842012-02-15T15:21:26.982-05:002012-02-15T15:21:26.982-05:00Gorgeous! This is an amazing transformation! I fou...Gorgeous! This is an amazing transformation! I found you through Anita at Cedar Hill. I'm now following on GFC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-54725249807692563302012-02-14T19:55:08.944-05:002012-02-14T19:55:08.944-05:00Your bench looks beautiful. I'm so glad you po...Your bench looks beautiful. I'm so glad you posted this! I have been wanting to try the homemade version and I like hearing positive things about it. I have a party on Fridays and I would love if you linked up!<br /><br />http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2012/02/latest-greatest-friday-link-party-18.htmlJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02391682712853010273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-75888096828368819882012-02-14T13:33:06.723-05:002012-02-14T13:33:06.723-05:00i can't believe that is the same bench!! i'...i can't believe that is the same bench!! i'll remember this post if I get the courage to try your paint recipe experiement, I sure love the look!<br />Happy Valentines to you and yours=)<br />HollieHollie Joy In The Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030495241146670562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213512704251697206.post-74007335057948832702012-02-14T12:46:49.556-05:002012-02-14T12:46:49.556-05:00I also made the recipe with plaster of paris and w...I also made the recipe with plaster of paris and was very happy with the product. We now have a local stockist for the ASCP and I will purchase some of the "good" stuff to paint my dining furniture that came to me from my parents. I will continue, however, to mix up my own version for general furniture painting purposes.Three Birds Inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462935193167668508noreply@blogger.com