Sharpie makes some white markers that could be used for the calendar lines, but I used chalk marker since it should get absorbed into the material. Regular chalk must be used for anything that will need to be erased on mdf chalkboards.
While I kind of wish I could use chalk markers, this calendar was inexpensive to make, and is going to work just great for our family!
Here are the deets!
Supply List
1-- MDF board 1/2inch thick (or thinner) cut to 3' x3.5' ---sanded with fine grit sandpaper
2--1x4"s cut at 45.5"
2--1x4"s cut at 32.5"
220 Grit Sandpaper
Chalkboard Paint (NOT chalk paint) +painting supplies
Stain--I used Special Walnut by Varathane
One inch screws
I was able to get al of the wood and paint/stain for about $35. I had some of the other things on hand like the screws and the sandpaper. I honestly ended up getting both kinds of paint, as you saw in the video. I wanted to experiment with both. If you want a really smooth surface, be sure to sand the mdf board down, and then either pain works just fine.
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