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Layering Chalk Couture stencils is a natural technique since some of the designs are specifically created to be used in layers. Layering is also one of the easiest ways to create something truly unique as you can put together an endless amount of stencil combinations. It’s always great when you can get more value from… Continue reading Layering Chalk Couture Stencils

The Chalk and Lift Technique comes in super handy when using multiple chalk paste colors or using large sized stencils. Since you need to work relatively quickly to not let your chalk paste dry on your stencil, this technique helps you complete a complicated or big project in chunks. Let’s take a look at why… Continue reading Why you Should Use the Chalk and Lift Technique

The Chalk Couture Shadow Effect really makes your design pop! You will need to pick 2 chalk paste colors for this shadow technique. There is no right or wrong here! Light and dark colors create a great contrast, while colors in the same family create a more subtle effect. Pick two colors that make you… Continue reading Giving Your Stencil a Little Shift Creates the Chalk Couture Shadow Effect

Give your projects some depth and dimension by watercoloring with Chalk Couture. The watercolor technique is incredibly versatile. You can create a watercolor accent in a design, paint an eye-catching background for your stencil design, or you can make the watercolor the focal point of your project. This technique can be done in several different… Continue reading Try Your Hand at Watercoloring with Chalk Couture

Using the Marbling technique with Chalk Couture is a great way to get a totally different look for your projects! No two will ever come out exactly the same! You will also hear marbling referred to as the “hot mess” technique among the Chalk Couture community. It’s a really fun technique and allows you to… Continue reading The Marbling Technique with Chalk Couture is a Hot Mess

Faux etching with Chalk Couture really couldn’t be any easier! If you’re anything like me, you might find etching with etching cream a little bit intimidating. Faux etching with Chalk Couture is really just chalking with shimmer frost chalk paste! This technique gives you the look of etching without etching cream or the permanence of… Continue reading Faux Etching with Chalk Couture