Chalk Lettering Workshop Resource Guide

I have a list of tried and trusted tools that I use, many of which we used in class!  I have included links below. Please note that in full transparency, these are affiliate links, however, I personally use all these products because they are the bomb.com.org.edu.gov.

MY GO TO TOOLS 

• Crayola Chalk- I don't like using the "dustless" chalk. Just the plain old Chalk is good!

• Crayola Color Chalk - These pigments are fantastic and in a really versatile assortment...and yes, there is black chalk!

• Pencil Sharpener with a large and small hole

• Felt Eraser

• Microfiber Cloth (this is a 50 pack.... can't ever have too many of these around the house!)
   
• Q-Tips
   
• Chalkboards -The boards we used in class are MDF from Lowes +Home Depot with chalk paint on them. If you want to make your own using MDF, or if you need to resurface your chalkboard, I prefer Valspar Chalk Paint (tintable). 
  
  If you plan on purchasing a ready-made board, I like Versa Chalk Brand because it works with chalk as well as chalk markers and the ink actually comes off.

• This is the A-Frame I always recommend to my business clients

• This is the board I always recommend for folks who want to do chalk lettering at home.
    
• And if you are really hurting to use chalk pens on these boards, I love love love Versachalk's Classic colors. They aren't neon, or overly colorful, but a more muted tone for the perfect rustic look.
   
• Magic Eraser style foam block-  Use dry as a mild abrasive, use wet for a deep clean of your board
   
• Sealant- Garnier Fructose Full Control Aerosol Hairspray.  It has to be this one. Other brands or versions are too oily or sticky and can ruin the surface of your board.