Chalkboard anyone ?? Let’s make something . Yes, you can indeed make your own chalk board. All you need is a piece of wood or a canvas, some sandpaper, chalkboard paint, a paintbrush, and chalk. First, you'll need to sand down the surface of the wood or canvas to make it as smooth as possible. Then, apply a few coats of chalkboard paint, allowing it to dry between each coat. After the final coat has dried, you can condition the surface by rubbing a piece of chalk over it and then erasing it. Aft