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Homemade Chalk Powder

July 27, 2013 by Kate 17 Comments

Those wonderful large sticks of chalk throw me back to my childhood. I have such fond memories of myself and the neighbourhood kids drawing and writing messages in chalk all over the roads and pathways. We’d also crush it up to use it for other play ideas. 
 
I decided to show how you can make your very own homemade chalk powder because there are so many awesome activities that kids can do that use it. I’ll post some ideas in the coming posts so be sure to stay tuned. 
All you need to make your own is chalk pieces and table salt! 

Simply start by grating the chalk using the grains of salt like sandpaper. You’ll find that almost instantly the chalk begins to mix with the grains of salt and it all starts to change colour. Gives your arms a work out too! lol
I decided to make various colours and bag them up into freezer bags. 
You might like to add your homemade chalk powder to a decorative jar or container. If so simply snip one end of the freezer bag and pour the powder however you like. I personally like to see it presented with the various coloured levels showing.  
Oh so pretty when presented like this.

What ideas do you have for using chalk powder?

Here are some more ideas you might like – 

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Comments

  1. Janis Cox says

    July 27, 2013 at 3:03 pm

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  2. P is for Preschooler says

    July 28, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    I can’t wait to find out things to do with chalk powder. Don’t leave us hanging…LOL!:)

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    • Kate Lloyd says

      August 7, 2013 at 3:20 am

      The trouble is knowing were to start P is for Preschooler LOL

      Thanks for your comment. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Carrie says

    August 2, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    Very pretty!! I can’t wait to see what you do with it. Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!

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    • Kate Lloyd says

      August 7, 2013 at 3:20 am

      So many wonderful ideas racing around my head. Thanks for commenting and be sure to check back soon.

      Reply
  4. Amie M says

    August 4, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    I’m intringued! Can’t wait to see what you can do with chalk powder.

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      August 7, 2013 at 3:21 am

      Can’t wait to show you Amie. Keep your eyes peeled.

      Thanks for commenting.

      Reply
  5. susan marais says

    May 10, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    I really. love all your ideas it”s so creativity and I love all your creativity

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    • Kate says

      May 10, 2014 at 4:22 pm

      Oh Susan, you have absolutely made my day. Thank you so kindly. I hope I can continue to impress you. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Si says

    November 29, 2018 at 2:53 am

    Do you think this would work as a color powder in a balloon for gender reveal?

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  7. alia says

    May 9, 2020 at 6:06 am

    hi this sucks

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    • alia says

      May 9, 2020 at 9:23 am

      sorry it was my kid

      Reply
    • Kate says

      May 13, 2020 at 8:59 pm

      Awww Alia, that isn’t very kind.

      Sorry this idea isn’t of your interest. It might be to others.

      Enjoy your day.

      Reply
  8. Noah says

    February 23, 2021 at 8:10 am

    Cheers for the idea! Awhile back I bought a chalk set and it included chalk “ bombs”. Basically a fabric sock filled with chalk dust and sealed off on either end. My son and I liked them a lot and they make fun chalk explosions on the sidewalk. Buying such a thing is a bit of a waste so to make our own we are going to get a coffee grinder and try grinding up the nubs of chalk we have left over. We still plan on trying this out but your tip sounds like a promising way as well.

    Of course breathing in chalk dust – even if non-toxic – is not a great thing to do in any quantity. So being able to throw it away from oneself is necessary.

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