I recently worked on a project for a client that required labels. We decided that Chalkboard paint would be fun considering they have kids. First I took one piece of 3"x4" basswood and using a ruler and cutting board, measured how big I wanted each label to be. I then used a small blade to cut out each individual piece. Before applying the paint, I used a drill with a small drill bit to make two holes in each label in order to thread the twine. I then painted 2 coats of black chalkboard paint on each (you can find it in other colors as well). I used a small artist brush to paint the sides. While the paint was still wet, I used a toothpick to clear out the holes I drilled so the paint would not dry in them. Finally, once the labels dried, I cut two pieces of twine for each label (making them long enough to tie onto a basket). I ran into a small problem, the holes I drilled were too small for the twine and it would get caught and fray when I tried to pull it through. To fix this little problem, I just dabbed a small amount of glue onto my fingers and twisted the end of the twine I wanted to pull through the hole. Once the holes were threaded, I made a small knot on the front side of each label to keep the twine from pulling out.
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| Measuring, cutting, and holes drilled |
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| Painting- using a toothpick to clean the holes |
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| The finished product! |
Thanks for reading! Please visit again to see these labels in their new home!! The full project will be posted on www.tylerdrobinett.com shortly!
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