Great video, exactly what I was looking for. Looks good too. I would simply suggest (from a purely technical point of view) that you get a dedicated mic or a Lavalier mic to record your voice with. The room echo makes it sound like you are inside a box, and I think that simple addition, which obviously comes with a slight learning curve, would raise your production value up to pro level. Maaaaaybe a 2nd camera (you could simply use a second phone then use an editing program to switch back-and-forth between the two shots). Anyway, informative video, very helpful, just wanted to give you a couple technical pointers as another content creator
@@judyclementwall lol. Great! I’ll admit that I didn’t watch any other videos, but I’m sure you probably noticed pretty dramatic difference in quality once you made the switch
@@judyclementwall also, did you ever add a 2nd camera? If so, ignore the rest of this comment ha ha, but if not, you can just get a second phone or even a decent WebCam and record from two (or more) positions. It’s pretty easy to line them up inside a video editor using the audio as a guide, but I think now they even make some plug-ins that will automatically lined them up for you, then you can just decide which angle works best for which section. To be clear, I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with what you’re doing, and I don’t know how much you depend on these videos for income, but that little bit of extra effort can make a pretty big difference in the viewers eyes
Thank you for this nice and useful video. BTW, if we can't avoid this grey chalky look of a seasoned chalkbooard, why not use black chalk or similar substance to fill in cracks and crevices? I mean why always use for seasoning white chalk vs any dark color? It's just logical, isn't it?
Hi, Luis. I'm sorry I missed this comment. You've probably already dealt with it. If not, I'd try repainting with chalkboard paint. It's easy to use, just follow the directions on the can. Then do a quick seasoning before you put it to use.
Sometimes, the old chalk marker will still wash off. If not, I've had pretty good luck using a magic eraser on ghost images, especially on non-porous boards. And if all else fails, you can repaint the surface with chalkboard paint. Good luck!
Hi, I know this is an old video but is there some brand of paint pens you recommend for porous chalkboards?? My job has me making chalkboard art and I don't mind using chalk it's just the art gets ruined by kids all the time and I would like something more long-term that doesn't stain. I know it's a long shot but I'm on the hunt.
I don’t know of any chalk markers that are non-staining on a porous chalkboard. You might try sealing the board. I’ve never tried it, but if you google it, you can find directions. It looks easy. 🙂 Good luck!
What is the best non-porous material? Also, Im considering creating a whiteboard as well. Would the same principle apply? If so, what would be the best non porous material to use for a diy whiteboard?
I think the steel & porcelain chalkboards are considered the best (most able to stand up to repeated cleanings). I've never tried a DIY whiteboard, but I know store-bought whiteboards are often made of porcelain (and glass). You might want to look up "white board paint." I've seen it before, but never used it. Good luck!
What's your thought on chalkboards at universities like MIT where they use those giant boards, how do they even season something that huge?. Also, they claim to use "railroad chalk" from some company that starts with D. In this lecture (ua-cam.com/video/edLnZgF9mUg/v-deo.html) she uses "Crayola sidewalk chalk", it's super bright but very rough & makes loud scratchy sounds. Is it the chalk or the board that's the issue? She later uses that white railroad chalk and it sounds quite decently smooth.
I imagine they use regular chalk on classroom boards so that they can more easily/quickly erase. I've never heard of railroad chalk, but in my experience, all chalk makes noise. You just sort of have to embrace the noise... and the dust.
Hi! If by varnish you mean sealer, then yes! I've used Krylon sealer on my chalkboards, and it worked well. I used a spray can. If you do that, practice spray on something else first (like a piece of cardboard). It takes a little practice to get the coverage to be even over the entire board. (At least it did for me!) Good luck!
@@judyclementwall where I needed to seal was indoors so I wasn’t able to use a spray. I used a clear “varnish” that I could brush on instead, I will know tomorrow if it works or not! Thank you
chalkboard marker?! Im behind....I know the newer ones write smoothly and erase great w regular chalk. So I guess I want the new porcelain for my replacement of my antique School chalkboard.
So glad I found this video! Now I know why my liquid chalk is so difficult to erase! I have ghost writing All over it 😩
is there something that can be added to porous boards to make them be non-porous, like a clear sealer or something?
I was thinking the same thing.
Sorry, I missed this question. If you're still interested, I found this resource for you. help.craftycroc.com/article/7-how-to-seal-a-chalkboard
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Great video, exactly what I was looking for. Looks good too. I would simply suggest (from a purely technical point of view) that you get a dedicated mic or a Lavalier mic to record your voice with. The room echo makes it sound like you are inside a box, and I think that simple addition, which obviously comes with a slight learning curve, would raise your production value up to pro level. Maaaaaybe a 2nd camera (you could simply use a second phone then use an editing program to switch back-and-forth between the two shots).
Anyway, informative video, very helpful, just wanted to give you a couple technical pointers as another content creator
Thank you! This was one of my first videos. You'll be happy to know I got a Lavalier mic! 😁
@@judyclementwall lol. Great! I’ll admit that I didn’t watch any other videos, but I’m sure you probably noticed pretty dramatic difference in quality once you made the switch
@@judyclementwall also, did you ever add a 2nd camera? If so, ignore the rest of this comment ha ha, but if not, you can just get a second phone or even a decent WebCam and record from two (or more) positions. It’s pretty easy to line them up inside a video editor using the audio as a guide, but I think now they even make some plug-ins that will automatically lined them up for you, then you can just decide which angle works best for which section.
To be clear, I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with what you’re doing, and I don’t know how much you depend on these videos for income, but that little bit of extra effort can make a pretty big difference in the viewers eyes
@@evergray5063 I appreciate the advice. ❤️
Awesome tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing!
Video nicely done, clear info, helpful, thank you
I did not know you season a board like you season a pan lol
Thank you for this nice and useful video. BTW, if we can't avoid this grey chalky look of a seasoned chalkbooard, why not use black chalk or similar substance to fill in cracks and crevices? I mean why always use for seasoning white chalk vs any dark color? It's just logical, isn't it?
Thanks for this video!
Nice video! I've an old chalkboard and chalk won't stick to it. Seems like the surface is sealed. Is there something we can do to restore it? Thanks.
Hi, Luis. I'm sorry I missed this comment. You've probably already dealt with it. If not, I'd try repainting with chalkboard paint. It's easy to use, just follow the directions on the can. Then do a quick seasoning before you put it to use.
This is great! Thank you!
Great video, thank you for the information! This is exactly what I needed!
Yay! You're welcome!
Thanks, now I know what I did wrong. This was super helpful.
Gah! Hopefully it'll be easily fixed. ❤️
Thank you for this video. What can I do if I didn't season it first? How can I erase that?
Sometimes, the old chalk marker will still wash off. If not, I've had pretty good luck using a magic eraser on ghost images, especially on non-porous boards. And if all else fails, you can repaint the surface with chalkboard paint. Good luck!
Hi, I know this is an old video but is there some brand of paint pens you recommend for porous chalkboards?? My job has me making chalkboard art and I don't mind using chalk it's just the art gets ruined by kids all the time and I would like something more long-term that doesn't stain. I know it's a long shot but I'm on the hunt.
I don’t know of any chalk markers that are non-staining on a porous chalkboard. You might try sealing the board. I’ve never tried it, but if you google it, you can find directions. It looks easy. 🙂 Good luck!
What is the best non-porous material? Also, Im considering creating a whiteboard as well. Would the same principle apply? If so, what would be the best non porous material to use for a diy whiteboard?
I think the steel & porcelain chalkboards are considered the best (most able to stand up to repeated cleanings). I've never tried a DIY whiteboard, but I know store-bought whiteboards are often made of porcelain (and glass). You might want to look up "white board paint." I've seen it before, but never used it. Good luck!
What's your thought on chalkboards at universities like MIT where they use those giant boards, how do they even season something that huge?. Also, they claim to use "railroad chalk" from some company that starts with D. In this lecture (ua-cam.com/video/edLnZgF9mUg/v-deo.html) she uses "Crayola sidewalk chalk", it's super bright but very rough & makes loud scratchy sounds. Is it the chalk or the board that's the issue?
She later uses that white railroad chalk and it sounds quite decently smooth.
I imagine they use regular chalk on classroom boards so that they can more easily/quickly erase. I've never heard of railroad chalk, but in my experience, all chalk makes noise. You just sort of have to embrace the noise... and the dust.
Does using a varnish on top of chalkboard paint make it a non-porous surface?
Hi! If by varnish you mean sealer, then yes! I've used Krylon sealer on my chalkboards, and it worked well. I used a spray can. If you do that, practice spray on something else first (like a piece of cardboard). It takes a little practice to get the coverage to be even over the entire board. (At least it did for me!) Good luck!
@@judyclementwall where I needed to seal was indoors so I wasn’t able to use a spray. I used a clear “varnish” that I could brush on instead, I will know tomorrow if it works or not! Thank you
@@alyrog Okay, fingers crossed! Let me know how it turns out!
Have you ever used chalk paste? Would you still need to season the board?
Actually, I'd never even heard of chalk paste before you asked this question! Looks cool, though. :)
chalkboard marker?! Im behind....I know the newer ones write smoothly and erase great w regular chalk. So I guess I want the new porcelain for my replacement of my antique School chalkboard.
Or just use chalk on that one. I love those antique boards!
Nice one
How many coats of paint that is needed for the job?
Two is usually enough.
Good one🙂😊😂
Would you reccomend a particular board? (non pourous) thank you!
Lola Biggs I've been really happy with my Versachalk porcelain steel chalkboards. They come clean even when my art has been on the board for weeks.
Hmm. This may sound a little crazy... But hear me out...
Use black chalk to season your chalkboard? ♥️
@@AnastaAnam28 Sorry. Just now seeing this. Did you try it?
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Great info!! Thank you!