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Chalk Blender Instructions

These are very basic blender instructions. If you would like more in depth instructions, we have available a booklet dedicated to “Working with Chalk Blender”.

It is a very good idea to experiment on scrap paper to get the feel for working with the Chalk Blender. Always have a paper towel available to take the excess fluid off of the applicator. Pour just a few drops of the Chalk Blender into the small container provided or in a plastic pallet, and dip one side of the applicator in the liquid. Dab applicator on a paper towel. Very little of the liquid is needed to work with the chalk. This is one of the cases where less is much better. Rub over desired chalk color with dampened applicator and apply to paper. It should go on smooth and not streaked or soupy. Add whatever shading colors you desire. It is not necessary to dip the applicator back into the Chalk Blender before picking up a shading color. The color will intensify as you shade and blend chalk. You will notice that some colors will intensify more than others. This creates a smooth and bright finish to your project. No fixative is necessary when using the Chalk Blender. Do not use the same applicator for dry chalking after using this technique. If you will be doing dry chalking with the same chalk palette, keep the Blender area separate from the dry area. If you are planning to do a great deal of Blending with your chalks, you may wish to have a set just for this technique. You will need to be more careful to stay within the lines with the Blender; the color is not as easy to erase as with dry chalk. As with regular chalking, many different colors can be blended to obtain this watercolor-look effect. Wash the applicators periodically in soap and water and let dry thoroughly before using again.