Wow, it’s been a hectic weekend! You know how I’ve been talking about my boyfriend’s soon-to-be brewery? The one I made bottle cap magnets for? Well, it opened on Saturday. Yay!
On Thursday, I made a big chalkboard for their tap room with some help from friends. I thought it would also make a nice DIY project for anyone who has considered such a craft.
Keep reading for a step-by-step tutorial.
Materials needed for a chalkboard menu
- Chalk
- Roller
- Palette
- Barn wood
- Large board
- Valspar chalk paint
Step 1: setup
Place your board in an upright position. Maybe against a wall (protected by plastic) or a beam.
Step 2: paint the board
Paint your board. I had to paint 2 coats on each board.
Let the base coat dry before applying the second coat.
Step 3: frame the chalkboard
Cut barn wood to the size of your chalkboard to frame it.
Screw the frame into place.
Step 3: design your menu
And the best part, writing up your menu.
We used basic sidewalk chalk but you can get chalk markers if you prefer.
Happy crafting!
