Corven Arts ‘ Easy’ Chalk Paint Maker Powder s - Includes Free measuring scoop & full instructions.
Our tried and tested formulas turns any emulsion, latex or acrylic, paint into quality chalk paint.
Simply mix with a little water and stir into your chosen paint - No. 1 Easy chalk paint maker ”basic” limestone based [opacity level 3 ].
We offer a unique range of 8 different recipe mixes to meet a wide range of applications.
Ideal for that vintage, shabby chic, chalky, crackled or chippy look, ideal for furniture flipping or up-cycling furniture. Also great for blending techniques. Easily distressed & sealed if required. Paint on pre-painted & lacquered finishes or untreated wood, metal, stone, ceramics, glass, brick or plastics.
Matt finish just like the paint you choose. Surface preparation seldom required. Thousands of colours available. Works over most finishes without primers. Low odour & VOCs when using water based paints. Brushes & tools clean up with water.
We offer a unique range of 8 different recipe mixes to meet a wide range of applications.
Ideal for that vintage, shabby chic, chalky, crackled or chippy look, ideal for furniture flipping or up-cycling furniture. Also great for blending techniques. Easily distressed & sealed if required. Paint on pre-painted & lacquered finishes or untreated wood, metal, stone, ceramics, glass, brick or plastics.
Matt finish just like the paint you choose. Surface preparation seldom required. Thousands of colours available. Works over most finishes without primers. Low odour & VOCs when using water based paints. Brushes & tools clean up with water.
Quantities and mixing ratios: We would advise if using the most poplar ratio of between 4 – 1 & 8 – 1 a 1 kg bag will convert approximately 4 & 8 Litres of finished paint, excluding any added water. However, a 1 kg bag of powder will theoretically make between One and Thirty litres of finished paint, excluding added water. Mixing ratios are not set you can use more or less powder to suit your needs. Please see our guidance above and the table below.
Our mineral based powders are unique blends of naturally occurring compounds including, salts, silicates and other inorganic compounds carefully blended to give different properties and meet different needs. By far our most popular blends are No.2 & No.5.
How to use : We recommend that you first mix your chosen powder with a little water. No more than you need at first, remember, you can add more water later if desired. Smooth to a lump free paste, then thoroughly mix your paste together with your paint.
Remember adding additional water will reduce the opacity but increase the flow. Most people like a balance between the two which is why we recommend, to start with, as little water as possible. Just have fun and experiment. Our No.2 & No.5 recipes has more fluidity built in so less water is required to get an increased flow / opacity.
In fact, with the exception of our basic No.1 limestone Easy paint maker powder, together with No.4 & No.6b, all of Corven Arts ‘Easy’ range include a natural plasticiser that makes the final mix more fluid and easier to apply with greater opacity without having to addadditional water.
K ey benefits:
A versatile and comprehensive range of 8 recipes to suit most situations - Super Economical - Clear affordable pricing - Long Shelf Life, even after mixing - Non Toxic in normal use – available in 6 pack sizes (200g to 5kg) - very low VOCs when mixed with water based paint - Larger Quantities Priced on request – further saving available via collection from id Wales - 8 Recipes to choose from (see our other listings).
We offer a range of 8 different recipes in the ‘Easy’ chalk painter powder range which are generally classed as mineral paint powders. Our most popular recipes are No.2 & 5, though we would suggest you try them all, so, with this in mind, we have now introduced a small 200g sample size.
Range Summary:
No. 1 Easy chalk paint maker ”basic” limestone based [opacity level 3 ].
No. 2 Easy chalk paint maker ”basic plus” [opacity level 4 ].
N o. 3 Easy chalk paint maker ”plus translucent” [opacity level 2 ].
N o. 4 Easy chalk paint maker ”translucent extra [opacity level 1 ].
No. 5 Easy chalk paint maker ”plus extra cover” [opacity level 5 light ].
No. 5 b* Easy chalk paint maker ”plus extra cover max” [opacity level 5 light max ].
N o. 6 Easy chalk paint maker ”plus extra cover dark” [opacity level 6 dark ].
N o. 6b* Easy chalk paint maker ”plus extra cover max dark” [opacity level 6b dark m ax ].
*Special Order ONLY – Typically 7 - 10 days delivery.
Pack sizes: 200g, 400g, 600g, 1 kg, 1.9 kg and 5 kg
Our opacity ratings are all relative to each other, and not to other brands on the market. Shelf life: Up to 2 years stored dry and up to 12 months once mixed.
Non-hazardous in normal use - Keep out of reach of children - Do not inhale the powders - Contact with eyes, wash immediately with warm water - Wash hands thoroughly after handling - See enclosed advice sheet for full details.
Our range i n detail :
No. 1 Mineral based powder: recipe 0023000101: (Available Now)
Turns any latex or acrylic, paint into chalk paint. Our basic original and best value powder. The cheapest way to make, hassle free, quality, chalk paint in any colour.
Just mix with latex or acrylic paint, together with a little water, to create a quality chalk paint for general use. Includes full instructions, hints and tips.
No. 2 Mineral based powder: recipe EAN 0023000102: (Available Now)
Our original premium powder. The ideal way to make, hassle free, top quality, chalk paint in any colour. However, our one No. 2 recipe contains a multifunction plasticiser additive for additional coverage and fluidity. Easy flowing with additional covering power.
No. 5 Mineral based powder: recipe EAN 0023000105: (Available Now)
Our newest, premium, triple blend powder No. 5. is the ideal way to make, hassle free, top quality, chalk paint in any colour with additional covering power. Super opaque. Our No. 5 and 5b recipes also contains a multifunction plasticiser additive for extra coverage and extra fluidity. Together with the highest quality pigment for fantastic coverage and opacity. Ideal for white & pastel colours. When used with dark colours, a test mix is recommended as the added pigment will lighten the original colour considerably. When black or very dark colours are required we recommend recipe number 6 or 6b coming very soon.
No. 5 Mineral based powder: recipe EAN 0023000105b: (Special Order Only)
Our No.5b recipe I similar to No.5 but has double the additional white pigments for amazing coverage and brilliance.
No. 3 Mineral based powder: recipe EAN 23000103: (Coming Soon)
The No.3 & No.4 recipes contain a particular mineral blend that makes pigments more vibrant and less pastel when mixed with more vivid or darker colours.
The majority of chalk paint additives, because of their natural limestone bases, will tend to make, darker or more vivid paint coloured pastel, whereas our translucent powder recipes contain the minimum amount or Limestone in favour or other additives that maintain the substance of their covering power but give a less pastel look. These recipes, These are particularly useful for creating ore translucence, opal or sparkly finishes. No.3 & No.4 will be available soon.
No. 4 Mineral based powder: recipe EAN 0023000104: (Coming Soon)
Our No.4 recipe I similar to No.3 but has had the plasticiser removed so as to further reduce the tendency of the powder to create pastel shades.
No. 6 Mineral based powder: recipe EAN 0023000106: (Coming Soon)
These recipes, are designed for se with black or darker paints. These, premium, triple blend powder No. 6 & 6b. are the ideal way to make, hassle free, top quality, chalk paint in darker less pastel colours with added covering power. Super opaque. Our No. 6 retains the plasticiser whereas the 6b recipe has had it remove (see below). Together with the highest quality dark pigments for fantasticcoverage and opacity. Ideal for black or darker colours. Unlike anything else on the market, we strongly advise a test mix to avoid surprises. No.6 & No.6b will be available soon.
No. 6b Mineral based powder: recipe EAN 0023000106b: (Special Order Only)
Our No.6b recipe I similar to No.6 but has had the plasticiser removed so as to further reduce the tendency of the powder to make darker colours lighter. Together with additional black pigment to further reduce the lightening effect.
Guarantee
In the unlikely event of your not being completely satisfied we offer a full money back guarantee; simply return your chosen product within 14 days.
Terms and conditions:
N.B. To discourage fraud: T he contents of the returned bags must contain a minimum of 85 % of the original content by volume and must not include any other ingredient ix than that supplied . Returns w ill be tested for contamination, before the validity of your refund is verified. Please see our terms and conditions for full details .
Simplified UK Mixing Tables:
Consistency | Powder in Grams | Paint converted in mls | Paint made per 1 kg of powder in Lt | Quantity Made Rounded | Mixing Ratios Paint / Powder | Reference Sources Google |
Silly Thick | 250 | 250 | 1lt | 1 lt | 1 to 1 | Greenway Chemicals |
Extra Thick | 125 | 250 | 2lt | 2 lt | 2 to 1 | Greenway Chemicals |
Very Thick | 100 | 250 | 2.5 | 2.6 lt | 2.5 to 1 | tba |
- | 60 | 250 | 4.17 | 4lt | 4 to 1 | In Your Own Style |
Medium | 30 | 250 | 8.33 | 8 lt | 8 to 1 | Sparrows Nest / Life on Greenwood |
- | 15 | 250 | 16.67 | 16 lt | 16 to 1 | tba |
Very Thin | 10 | 250 | 25 | 25 lt | 32 to 1 | tba |
When determining your ideal mixing ratios reflects the mixes suggested by other hobbyists
Range Summary:
No. 1 Easy chalk paint maker ”basic” limestone based [opacity level 3 ].
No. 2 Easy chalk paint maker ”basic plus” [opacity level 4 ].
N o. 3 Easy chalk paint maker ”plus translucent” [opacity level 2 ].
N o. 4 Easy chalk paint maker ”translucent extra [opacity level 1 ].
No. 5 Easy chalk paint maker ”plus extra cover” [opacity level 5 light ].
No. 5 b* Easy chalk paint maker ”plus extra cover max” [opacity level 5 light max ].
N o. 6 Easy chalk paint maker ”plus extra cover dark” [opacity level 6 dark ].
N o. 6b* Easy chalk paint maker ”plus extra cover max dark” [opacity level 6b dark m ax ].
*Special Order ONLY – Typically 7 - 10 days delivery.
Pack sizes: 200g, 400g, 600g, 1 kg, 1.9 kg and 5 kg
For ease we have listed the broad opacity level for each powder in brackets [ ], when mixed with any given paint. This puts the basic No. 1 recipe in the middle for general use. With 5/5b or 6/6b being the most opaque (best for covering with the most colour lightening or darkening effect) and 4 being the least opaque (more translucent with less colour change). To assist, we have arranged each or our recipes numbers in their approximate order of opacity from least to most [see]. N.B. These rankings are not absolute, as adding additional water will always make any final mix less opaque because the particles are effectively distributed over a wider area. Our opacity table therefor reads from least opaque; 1 to Numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 5b, 6 and 6b (6 and 6b for darker colours only).
N on-hazardous in normal use - Keep out of reach of children - Do not inhale the powders - Contact with eyes, wash immediately with warm water - Wash hands thoroughly after handling - See enclosed advice sheet for full details.
Our products are determined as non-hazardous, however, like all chemicals, Keep out of reach of children. Do not inhale the powders. Contact with eyes - wash immediately with warm water. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If ingested seek medical help if feeling at all unwell. Do not empty into drains or watercourses. Cleaning up: wash tools in warm soapy water then rinse. Not designed for human or animal consumption.
N.B. To ensure non-inhalation of any of the powders, we recommend that yo u we ar a suitable mask (PPE) , when handling open packets and or adding powders to paint or pre-mixes.