For those of you who follow me here…you know I have a chalkboard canvas that I love to doodle and draw on. I first shared how I made my chalkboard in this post. I have been posting my almost monthly creations and drawings…see here, here, and here, for a few of my favorites.
Today I want to share a quick little tip that makes chalk art and lettering so much easier!
As most of us know, chalk comes out of the package with a blunt, flat end. Not the easiest to use when trying to make precise lines and letters. There are chalk pencils you can purchase, but why buy the more expensive option when I have just the tool I need…a good old fashioned pencil sharpener.
I have had this sharpener for years…and it is perfect for two reasons. It has a regular pencil size opening and a larger opening…just the right size for a standard piece of chalk. It also has a plastic case attached to catch shavings and very fine chalk dust. Just a few turns and your blunt chalk comes out perfectly pointed.
So much easier to make those straight lines and details with the pointed tip. Sometimes it is the simplest tips that make the biggest impact.
I am currently working on my February chalk art, and shared this sneak peek…
via Instagram
Can you guess the theme? Finished photos will be posted on Friday…see you then!
Wow, what a great tip, I'm having a 'duh' moment that I've never thought of doing it! :) Your artwork is beautiful, Laura!
ReplyDeleteSo clever! I would have never thought to do that.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tip. I have been struggling with my chalk and chalkboard. I am not as talented as you when it comes to the lettering, but I am going to give it a try ~
ReplyDeleteGreat tip, Laura. I didn't know you could even do that, and the results are wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI do weekly chalkboards to chart my pregnancy. Love this tip!! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteJessica @ tinybabyg.blogspot.com
I just came across your blog via Pinterest and am happy to learn this great tip! I'm sure my chalkboard designs will be much improved if I sharpen the end of the piece of chalk rather than continually turning it as I go to get a finer line. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the tip! Beats paying for chalk markers/pencils!
ReplyDeleteI found an old eyeliner sharpener that worked that I've had for years! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI wondered if using a pencil sharpener would work and was oddly scared to try it for some reason! Thanks for your bravery...and for posting it! So appreciated! Thank you!!
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