I recently turned on old framed faux painting into a chalkboard for my kitchen using "chalk paint"--and it occurred to me--this might produce some interesting effects on cardboard--so I'll have time to experiment today--and will let you know!

On cardboard:
1) Surface must be primed.
2) one coat of chalk paint on cardboard must be allowed to dry at least an hour
3) must add a second coat--must wait at least several hours if not overnight

This kind of chalky finish--and by the way this paint comes in colors other than black---might lend itself to Halloween pieces---or "aging patina" effects.....

I am curious as to what "Chalk paint" is? Is it the same as Tempera paints? Where do you buy it? tkh

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Hi Tom--the above should help

Maria, Shelia has used Annie Sloan for furniture and craft projects, mostly on wood. It covers VERY well with one coat, but is easy to work with for distressing, antiquing, etc., after it's dry. Most of the colors have a rich vintage tint, to my eyes, like paints tinted with natural colors. I've never used it on cardboard though. Way to boldly go where no woman (or man) has gone before!

I'm going to try it on furniture soon; in the meantime, here's a project I used it for http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/20 ... of_17.html

Got the paint at a charming little shop in town called Sunshine & Clover