Hand Letter and Doodle with Chalk

Discover essential supplies for chalk hand lettering, including black cardstock Tolba 12, chalk, washi tape, a pencil sharpener, a paint brush, water, and a magnetic frame, templates and joy-focused tips.

Learn to sharpen chalk using a pencil sharpener or improvised tools, such as a paper bag or the back of a paper pad, and soften edges to avoid harsh marks.

Learn how to transfer a template onto chalkboard or cardstock by rubbing chalk on the back, taping it in place, and tracing the letters for an accurate design.

Trace and shade with wet chalk to create smooth lines and flowers, using templates, swirls, and simple lettering; refine with a brush or tools and salvage pieces.

Master chalk lettering techniques by crafting clean downstrokes with dry chalk, shading and softening lines, and blending with a q-tip or finger on chalkboard or cardstock.

Learn how to use a magnetic frame to securely hold paper for hand lettering and doodling, align the paper precisely, and repeat the setup with ease.

Wrap up the session with a 12 by 12 framed poster, an inexpensive project you can customize, print, or use on a chalkboard.

Discover a bonus tutorial in the hand letter and doodle with chalk course, offering advanced chocolate techniques with step-by-step instructions for the let your light shine chocolate.

Transfer a chalkboard banner design with a template, sharpen and trace chalk for thin downstrokes, and prevent smudging using underlay paper and laser level alignment.

Blend chalk by adding detail, wetting the chalk, and smoothing with a cue tip, then lay down lines and smear to refine your hand letter and doodle artwork.

Color the banner with chalk, dip the chalk in water, sharpen it, and fill in, keeping letters sharp, and leave space between lines for shine while holding the paper steady.

Move a damp Q-tip over the letters to lighten chalk for readability, then refine by erasing, blending with cotton-tipped tool, and adding darker lines to define edges.

Use a thin paint brush to clean dust from your chalk project, keeping control to avoid over blending. Add sponges to enhance the chalkboard look while the cleanup takes time.

Add a magnetic frame to your chalk hand lettering, and seal with hairspray. Assemble by peeling apart the pieces, placing paper in between, and placing the top piece on.

Seal your hand lettering with aerosol hairspray held eight to ten inches away to finish projects. Follow the instructor on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, and TikTok for lettering classes.