And todays questions ....

I have all of the EK Success Chalklets and I really like them! :) They are easy to use and they aren't hrmmm that hard kind of chalk that you can't get color off of if you know what I mean! I also have the Pebblez, Inc I Kan'dee Chalks although I have not used those yet hehe... but they have awesome colors and a clip and puffs as well. However, I did buy some eyeshadow applicators thinking they would be great for chalk... WRONG! THey take the color, but they don't give it back! It was useless, so they are just sitting in a drawer! Q-Tips would be better! :)

I LOVE chalks! You will have so much fun with them!! Especially if you use Bazzill!!! *lust*

I have the multi colored chalk box that everyone sees on DIY Scrapbooking (it was on sale for $8 at a store in Milford PA). It is currently buried somewhere under paper or i'd give the name. I then went to the Dollar store and bought a gross of Q Tips and make up adapters. The two in the box just didn't do it for me except for practice.

Kate

I have the pastels from Stampin' Up and use them a lot. To apply the chalk I use both sponges and eye shadow applicators and both work well for me. I have been wanting to acquire the clip/puff ball applicators to see how they work.

------- Marcia Tomseth Vancouver, Washington

The little cotton balls definitely work well. Q-tips work pretty good too. Eye shadow applicators were a challenge for me and I don't use them.

I don't use a fixative on my chalked items, but I have protective sleeves on my album pages.

I love chalking it adds a lot of definition to items on your page. Go for it!

Oh I love chalks. I use the thimble-type gizmos a lot, but mine came with little sponge-tipped applicators, too. Q-tips work great, though! I say go for it. Get yourself some chalks and play with them!

I love my chalks!!:>)

I have the chalklets that come in a round container and are in "pie" wedges.

I use my fingers to apply them sometimes, depending on the area I have to cover. I've even held them on their sides and lightly drag them across the page until I have all the colors on there that I want, then I blend them all together in a circular motion with a pom pom & the alligator clip.

I've even used the versa pen to blend them. That gives a nice affect too:>)

Hope this helps some:>)

Ally, I like the little clip and cotton balls best.I also use Q-tips sometimes. I have three different chalk sets but I seem to use my set I got thru Creative Xpress the most. It is a large set. I chalk all of my paperpieces because it gives them more demension. I also like to high light with a white gel pen.

Hugs, Sabrina in Kentucky

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I just use cheapo q-tips to apply chalk. Those thimble things you described sound neat though. Never have seen those before. I suggest you also get a chalk eraser, it's white. So handy too!

Katrina in KS

The choice of applicator depends on the paper and what look you want. Some paper has a nice "tooth" that will catch and hold the tiny chalk particles, and some paper you can barely smudge with chalk. So experimentation is necessary. Several people have mentioned using Q-tips or sponges. I personally like to use small stiff brushes. I have one that is like a tiny round stencil brush, and I use it the same way I would use stencil paint -- I "bounce" the chalk onto the image. I also like the look you get when you combine this method with a stencil. The chalk color concentrates around the edge to make an outline, then fades toward the inside.

I use a fixative spray only on large areas or on an area that might get a lot of rubbing (which may include most scrapbook pages). I do not use hairspray because it can yellow over time. Invest in a can of real fixative. Do take your project outside to spray it -- you don't want the fixative overspray to get on your work area, and you don't want those fumes inside, either. Spray lightly!

Gina Charlottesville, VA

Great idea! I'm going to try it. Sandy

What is the fixative spray called or who makes it? I have looked at Micahels as they sell the most chalk products around here and hvae not seen any fixatives.

nada for 05 (unless redoing and adding to some pages counts!)

OKC Dave

I also use the q-tips to apply chalk. I also have some chalk pencils, which I've never used! Thought they'd be easier than applicators, oh well someday they may be used.

Dave I use the Krylon brand of "workable fixative". HTH