2/3 paint
1/3 calcium carbonate
About 2 tbsp WARM water.

The key is dissolving the calcium carbonate in the warm water
before adding the paint.

I have found no difference in paint brands for this .
I've even used the Folk Art Acrylic paints.

Whatever medium you use be sure to dissolve it 1st in
a little warm water.

If it's too thick add more water~if too thin add more medium.

I use the 2/3 paint to 1/3 p.o.p. little warm water to disolve the pop. I use flat paint.

I just used the recipe that Miz posted (her stuff is my inspiration!). I used SW Emerald Interior Acrylic Latex paint. Mine came out super thick - like mashed potatoes. I had to add a lot more water to get it paintable. I am not sure what I did wrong. My mix was also very gritty even though I mixed the PofP with warm water first.

Experiment with small batches until you get the right consistency and let me know what works for you.

I hate to hear that, Rob, I'm sorry it didn't turn out well! I've never had those issues, so not sure what it was. It won't be like regular latex paint, there will be a noticable difference in consistency, but still shouldn't have been overly gritty or thick. I'm so sorry that happened!

Miz, I think I did something wrong or maybe the SW Emerald is to blame. Have you ever used the SW Emerald to make chalk paint?

Great, thanks so much for the info. Do you use just regular matte/flat latex paint?

Rob, no, not that color, but have used SW in other colors, with no issues.

One thing I forgot to mention: I've been given mixes that were primer/paint in one, and don't like those at all. My fault for not specifying, or noticing until I got home, but our Lowe's will do that by default if you ask for Valspar.

Nosoccormom, I prefer eggshell or satin.

Yes, I had read somewhere that the paint with primer doesn't work too well. Thanks so much for all the info.

Miz, the emerald is their new scrubbable matte line....it seems similar to duration, but no or low voc. We've used it for 2 rooms, and I think it has a little thicker consistency than typical latex paint. So maybe that was part of the problem?

Thanks for these recipes. The ones for sale are so expensive, and I love the idea that I can use stuff I already have!

Ahh, I haven't heard of that type before, interesting! That probably is the issue with consistency.

I've never tried Annie Sloan, CC Caldwell, etc, chalk paints ... wish I could get some free samples to compare. :-D

What is PoP and will the baking soda work just as well?

PoP is, I believe, plaster of paris. The other question I can't answer. Would love to see finished pieces.

What is POP

Pop stands for plaster of paris

What is P of P?