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Writing on traditional chalkboards with liquid chalk

12/10/2013

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Liquid chalk pens have become increasingly popular due to their attractive bright colours and also because they are "dustless" compared to traditional chalk.

However, is liquid chalk really a good substitute for traditional chalk when used on chalkboards?

Many liquid chalk pens are water-based, and claim to be erasable. But this is mostly true only when they are used on certain non-porous surfaces like glass or on this chalkboard surface. 

Instead, when such liquid chalk pens are used on traditional chalkboard surfaces, they tend to be very difficult to erase and often leave permanent marks.

Indeed, the internet is replete with
reviews and complaints of unsuspecting consumes who used liquid chalk pens on their chalkboards thinking that the writings were erasable, and then had trouble erasing those writings (see this and this).

So, always be very careful when using liquid chalk pens on your chalkboards. Use them sparingly, or only if you do not intend to erase them later =)


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Chalkboard care tip: Seasoning your new chalkboard

5/23/2013

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A little known secret to protecting the surface of your new chalkboard is that chalkboard surfaces need to be seasoned before use. Writing on a new chalkboard surface before it is seasoned often results in the first drawings  leaving permanent marks even after they have been erased.

And just how do you season a new chalkboard?

Well, it turns out that it's a remarkably simple and quick process. All you have to do is to use the long edge of a piece of chalk and rub it over the entire surface of your new chalkboard as in the picture below.
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After the entire chalkboard surface is fully covered with chalk, simply erase the chalk from the surface of your chalkboard and your new chalkboard is seasoned!

This simple process spreads a thin layer of chalk into the "pores" of your chalkboarded surface, allowing future drawings to be easily erased :)
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Chalkboard care tips from Chalk'let

12/30/2012

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We were recently featured on Sakura Haruka where we provided some tips on keeping your chalkboard in good condition, especially in humid Singapore.
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Chalkboard Care Tips

1. It is best to prepare a new chalkboard before use. To do so, lay a new piece of chalk flat on its side and use it to rub over the entire surface of the chalkboard. Next, use a dry cloth to erase the residual chalk dust from the board. This will leave a residual layer of chalk dust which will act as a dry lubricant, preventing permanent etchings being made on the chalkboard's surface.

2. When erasing chalk markings, use a soft cloth to wipe the chalkboard surface to prevent scratching.

3. Use a damp cloth to clean the chalkboard surface regularly. This is especially important for people who are allergic or sensitive to dust. For a better cleaning effect, you could also try adding some vinegar into a bucket of warm water, and wet your cloth in it before cleaning the chalkboard surface.

4. Liquid chalk tends to be harder to clean off, especially if the markings have been on the chalkboard for a long period of time. A good way to clean liquid chalk marks off a chalkboard is to use an ammonia-based liquid cleaner {most glass surface cleaners contain ammonia}.
Read the entire blog post here!
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