Magnet Recipe Board

Lauren Paskal Bro applies chalkboard paint to a metal sheet as part of her process in creating her magnet recipe board.

That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-319 -- More Projects »
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Steps 6-7
6. Paint a light blue acrylic paint (looks white) base coat on all wood pieces, including the two wood signs and eight wood discs. Let dry.

7. Randomly smear petroleum jelly on the edges of the frame pieces, where the frame might be worn. The petroleum jelly will act as a resist when the topcoat of paint is applied.