5 Need-To-Know Chalk Calligraphy Tips

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video, I’m going to walk you through the five things I WISH I knew before I started chalk lettering. ESPECIALLY #5.
You’ll learn:
✔️How to prep your chalkboard
✔️Why you shouldn’t use your chalk out of the box
✔️Why chalk dust is important!!
✔️My favorite chalk lettering tool (that you probably already have)
✔️How to get fine details
✔️My absolute FAVORITE chalk lettering tip
✔️AND SO MUCH MORE!
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Tools mentioned in this video:
✔️A slate chalkboard (not the plastic kind)
✔️Crayola Chalk: amzn.to/3azlAFw
✔️Paper Towel
✔️Pencil with an eraser
✔️Faber Castell Pitt Pastel Pencil: amzn.to/3aytXkB
✔️Bohin Chalk Pencil: amzn.to/349HcXF
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@billyndagriffith2897 3 жыл бұрын

The bonus tip was my favorite.... Spit on your challboard. I never would have thought of that! 🤣🤣🤣

@aditri5582 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite was the shadows tip

@atanasiamandru8188 3 жыл бұрын

Another helpful tip is for when you need to really clean your chalkboard : use a soft cloth or non scratch sponge, dampen it in vinegar and wipe away... repeat if necessary. At the end you will have a residue free, chalk free, streak free board

@microice031 3 жыл бұрын

Love from India Becca I just don't know how many fans you have from India...but I suggest your work even for kids who are so curious to learn handlettering even I'm inspired a lot from you...

@evonnesakhrani9515 3 жыл бұрын

I'm also from India!

@dharanrx1008 3 жыл бұрын

I am also from India

@belindalonso1 3 жыл бұрын

OMG!!! Just today someone asked me if I could write their menu on their new blackboard. Isn't it a serendipity or what??? Thank you sooo much, this is going to make my work much easier. I didn't know any of the tips but the sharpener one. Love you to the moon and back, Becca😁😘

@juanarrivillaga Жыл бұрын

I knew none of the tips you just shared, all of them are game-changing ideas. thanks!!!!

@CindyRoadman 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, love number 5 and yes mind blowing but oddly enough even being a teacher I never thought to sharpen my chalk. Duh... I feel both stupid and enlightened at the same time!!! Thank you!!!❤️

@jasyjas1707 3 жыл бұрын

Same here..like how can I be a teacher and not know that

@Sun21Cat 10 ай бұрын

the only tip I did know was "seasoning" my chalk board. I love these tips, thank you for taking the time to share. I painted, using chalkboard paint, 2 of the storage doors on the outside of my camper, so my Grandson can make his masterpieces for me, but now I want to play on them myself :D

@unrulymuse764 10 күн бұрын

I didn't know about sharpening chalk, seasoning the chalkboard OR chalk transfer. Hugely helpful!

@radhikabahl-radycreations9210 3 жыл бұрын

I literally LOVE ALL THE FIVE TIPS, you are amazing Becca ❤️

@eiyiyiyi 3 жыл бұрын

Making a shadow with an eraser! I was a painter so doing the chalk transfer was something we did with drawings. I never thought about using it with chalk. Great video, thanks.

@abeyler 2 жыл бұрын

First time chalker here...this was beyond helpful! I am trying to make my own bridal shower chalkboard sign and I feel super confident I can do it. Thank you!!

@keroniabooth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Becca I want to paint one wall in my office in chalk paint to be able to add my lettering and this tips came just in time 😃

@marilynDUNNofMarilynDesigns 10 ай бұрын

I never thought of sharpening chalk in my pencil sharpener. great idea.

@charlinebosse1099 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite is the pencil eraser to make shadows. Thanks for all the tricks.

@svincent16 3 жыл бұрын

I've been doing chalkboards for a few years now and the Tip 3 was one that I had never thought of! So thank you!

@marpitsut 10 күн бұрын

Tip #3 is a new magic to me 😊

@user-to1rr8jp1q 4 ай бұрын

I have to say these ways to use chalk are so new, thanks for your share.

@luvan2laff2 Жыл бұрын

the chalk transfer is amazing

@LisaCushman 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been a teacher since 1997 (when we still had chalkboards in our classrooms). I’ve used quite a few of these tips, but it was fabulous to have them confirmed by an artist!!! Number 5 I did not know at all!! I’mexcited to try it!!!

@mariatrivera8788 10 ай бұрын

All these tips are new to me. #5 is my favorite

@nicolelayton73 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Exactly what I needed. I'll be doing chalk for the first time for my own signs as a vendor! I didn't know #3 and #5 and my mouth was wide open. Especially when you said to transfer the logo, cause that's what I wanted to do and this is going to save me so much time just like you said. Thank you so much! Love this video! It made me laugh and smile and I learned.

@lisadmonte9889 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Becca tip №3 blew my mind. I didn't know about this before!! Also I love how natural you are in your photos instead of just editing things out you edit your mistakes in and I love that.

@cordialgreetingsart 3 жыл бұрын

I recently learned about the transfer technique because I had a hard logo with some serifs that were tricky. I searched on youtube and couldn't find it within your videos but found it elsewhere. The eraser technique I never knew about and duh sharpening chalk would be a game changer! Nice tip! I love your videos and how you're completely down to earth.

@user-qj8kg4vi6w Жыл бұрын

Love knowing I can sharpen chalk!!!

@christinak8737 2 жыл бұрын

Sharpening and the eraser shadows are amazing! Thank you!!

@smkvolleyballgirl7747 10 күн бұрын

I learned about seasoning the board and sharpening the chalk from Mabz' class during workshop week this year, but I didn't know about the eraser shadows or transferring the chalk - great ideas!

@veronicahodges 2 жыл бұрын

The chalk transfer was interesting. If you want your chalk to stay on the menu board longer, I wet it and it shows up more vibrantly. Especially coloured chalk.

@poppedarts Жыл бұрын

You wet the chalk, or the board? 🤔

@susie1216 3 жыл бұрын

Great Tips! Who knew about the transfer? All I’ve seen is to trace the letters, then use a projector, blah blah blah, way too complicated. And my fave is “season the board.” And the pencil eraser trick for shadows. Brilliant!

@bonnieharvin333 10 ай бұрын

The only one I DID know was how to season a chalkboard. Loved the eraser and transfer tips!

@JeanneNelson 10 ай бұрын

All five of them are very helpful. 1,3,4,5 are new too me. Thank you for them.

@MeeLiLee 10 ай бұрын

Becca, love how you teach- simple and to the point, step by step. I loved Tip #1: seasoning the chalk board.

@sarahlemmon4128 3 жыл бұрын

I love how comfortable you are getting making videos and being yourself. Also great tips! I can't believe I've never thought of sharpening my chalk.

@basavadhyan103 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@julianagaines1336 Жыл бұрын

I agree

@carriestrong591 3 жыл бұрын

So........ how do you “use” the dust from the sharpener?

@TheHappyEverCrafter 3 жыл бұрын

If you erase a spot and there isn't any dust there anymore but need to add it back! :)

@kathywitt6262 10 ай бұрын

My favorite was the eraser tip, but i can't believe I've never thought of sharpening my chalk!

@momthecool6812 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Just wow! I knew about doing a transfer, to get an image onto your paper. Never in a million years would I have thought to do it with chalk. And - you can sharpen chalk, without breaking it? Wow! This is such amazing fun, thank you so much for sharing.

@katherinebanks3129 3 жыл бұрын

Love the eraser trick!

@sandykeachie5608 2 жыл бұрын

I love the pastel pencil idea

@thepaperchemist3494 3 жыл бұрын

1 and 5... Total game changers!!! Thank you Becca

@nikkiejones4606 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I didn’t know about using a rubber for shadows! Awesome 👏 I just love your channel keep em coming please! God bless & much love from me 🙏🏼♥️

@greerzzlybear Жыл бұрын

The eraser! THAT ONE GOT ME!

@user-gj2lt7cf3e 10 ай бұрын

I didn't know any of them. Thank you for all the tips and tricks you always provide.

@aavanya1 3 жыл бұрын

Love your calligraphy soo much. Your artwork is amazing. You give awesome advices. You are just so awesome

@conchitatorres2382 10 ай бұрын

The 5 tips are very useful. I didn’t know 1,2 and 3. Thank you.

@wanderingcreativity 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help Lady Becca!!!

@SUNNIEYVONNEWILSON 9 күн бұрын

Hello Becca, I only knew tip #1. This is my first attempt a chalk board calligraphy. I really appreciate your sharing, thanks.

@susandietrich5908 3 жыл бұрын

I've never done chalk calligraphy so I didn't know any of them. Now I can't wait to try all of them. Thanks, and I love your videos!

@yulandachng360 3 жыл бұрын

I've never know all 5 tips before. Game changer!!

@melaniemays4573 3 жыл бұрын

#3 was my mind blower! I have pretty much given up on chalk but now I want to try it again. Thanks!

@janiceshepherd4873 3 жыл бұрын

I did not know any of these! You are an excellent instructor and I enjoy all your tutorials, many of your classes, and your entertaining emails! Keep up your good work.

@madisparkles 3 жыл бұрын

The tip I didnt know about was the eraser! Never thought of putting a shadow so clever and I also had no idea about the seasoning the board, that'll make it much easier 😁

@yulin9080 3 ай бұрын

all of the tips are new to me! i'm a beginner. thanks for all the methods which are so useful

@davidmantooth1285 Жыл бұрын

I have seen them all from various videos, but this is the first time I saw them all summerized.

@reneeconnors8885 2 жыл бұрын

All of the tips were great and eye openers. The one that I was like duhhh was sharpening the chalk. 👏👏👏👏👏

@gurnandank 10 ай бұрын

Becca you are so funny and I love how you explain everything. Regarding your question… I didn’t know any of these tips as have never done chalkboard, but always wondered when I saw them at shops… now I know 😘

@amybiebel7234 2 жыл бұрын

Never thought to sharpen chalk! Mind blown on that

@enfleurageorganics 3 жыл бұрын

I’m new to chalkboard art. I’m preparing a sign so EVERY tip was very helpful. Thank you 🦋

@qveenissac Жыл бұрын

7:50 If u don't have paper that's ez to see thru u can use parchment paper (I get mine at the 99¢ store). Makes it way easier to see thru esp fine details. If it curls on u just iron flat on low tho I usually don't both or just roll the opposite way a couple times.

@beverlyross3057 3 жыл бұрын

Didn't know about sharpening chalk! And I made the inside of our garage door a whole chalk board to keep up with my son's work schedule or whether he did this or that. It has been very handy.

@ShatteredElegance 3 жыл бұрын

The humor in this made my entire day.

@genevievecaissiee9967 3 жыл бұрын

#3-4 and 5 but just because I bought the chalk book you recommended in a previous video... total game changer !!! thanks so much for sharing

@justjanem7874 3 жыл бұрын

#4 is new to me! I so enjoy your videos! Fun and informative. Thank you, Becca!

@jomadison7265 Жыл бұрын

number 5 is a life saver for me!!!!

@CozyCabin 3 жыл бұрын

Such great tips and tricks!! I never thought about sharpening my chalk! Thank you so much for sharing! 😀💕

@karencole5062 3 жыл бұрын

I did not know about the pencil eraser or #5... I have tried and wanted to do chalk designs and every time Ive tried...it's a huge mess. Thank you for these extremely helpful tips. Now I know what Ill be doing today!!! Thank you!!!

@anijol76 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Becca. I only knew about sharpening the chalk.

@fishtank1599 2 жыл бұрын

Sharpen chalk and transfer amazing tips thank you xx

@amyfreeland848 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! You blew my mind from the first tip onward!

@robertr6675 3 жыл бұрын

All 5 tips are new to me. Huge thank you. You are saving my Art (and fighting my depression).

@dilanamurcia1012 3 жыл бұрын

Mind blowing. Didn't know any of these tricks!!

@shirlysm.5138 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this video ! Thank you ❤️

@lenethabigail 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know about any of these tricks! So thanks so much for sharing! I just did a logo on a chalkboard permanently with oil pens, but I think the transfer trick would’ve helped me SO much! The design literally took me about 12 hours 😭 So I’ll definitely give it a try next time 😁

@user-kt1po5xm5v Жыл бұрын

All 5 tips so cool! I loved them all, thank you much for sharing!!😊

@Rrgll41 10 ай бұрын

Haven’t used chalk since hopscotch days, so all were new to me!

@patriciareed5204 10 ай бұрын

All so useful! Wonderful as usual - I’m just finishing 2023 drills with you.

@patricehemmi9101 3 жыл бұрын

3,4,& 5...👍🏻. I’ve used tip # 5 in other media, nice to see it work so well here; tip # 4... will dig out my quilt marking chalk pen 😎... ; tip #3... what a difference! Going to try it out now 😎😎 thanks for another fun video !

@374nic 3 жыл бұрын

Such great tips. Didn't know any of them! Thank you for another great video Becca!

@southernsweetie1473 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the tips👍

@cararedman8900 2 жыл бұрын

Sharpening the chalk. Brilliant tip 😊

@whimsicalsoul9401 Жыл бұрын

Awesome tips - thank you 💐

@maggiew5192 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! The tip that was totally new to me was using the eraser to shadow. Genius!

@vanessafarias3244 2 жыл бұрын

I liked the tip about shadowing with an eraser.

@murchanabora9233 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful talent of yours.......God bless you 😇❤

@laurellajoie8587 10 ай бұрын

I don't think I knew any of these. So smart and helpful Becca.

@sophiaespinoza1644 3 жыл бұрын

Seasoning the chalkboard and using the rubber for shadowing was new for me. Thanks as always for the tips 😀

@lizsiddorn6752 3 жыл бұрын

I didn' know any of these tricks! But know I know how to make it easier to letter in chalk!!

@desychristina3046 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know any of them hahaha.. I came from an old generation where teachers still wrote on the blackboard. My favorite thing is to help teacher wrote notes on it for everyone to copy. Though it meant I had to write them again on my note book. But what I like the most is the sharpening the chalk board. Never thought about it. Thank you!

@juliehinojos8353 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for telling your secret I had no idea of how to make chalking easier. Thanks again

@TashCoates 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never thought about sharpening my chalk 😅 Or the chalk transfer. So easy! Thank you!

@TerriCZT16 10 ай бұрын

all of them! I've used the last time with pencil and ink but not chalk. Brilliant!

@petiepiepete Жыл бұрын

Seasoning the board was new to me... Thank you!

@vickiegeary6754 10 ай бұрын

#3, 4, & 5! LOVE your teaching style. 🙂

@m0rganh0ffmannstudi09 2 жыл бұрын

all of them....................... I'm so excited to use these tips during my sign project I have to start today! Thank you! :)

@meganlawson4492 2 жыл бұрын

The pencil eraser was a new one for me. 👍🏼

@debiweeks4097 10 күн бұрын

I didn't know about the eraser! So cool!!

@judig.9690 3 жыл бұрын

Mind blowing tips...didn't know any. My favorite one I think was the eraser making shadows. Also I'm heading out for some supplies. I want the white mechanical pencil. Love the help Becca.