*** Chalk Paint Recipe *** The ratio I have found to work best is 3:1:1. That is: 3 parts regular latex paint, one part water, and one part Plaster of Paris. For an average piece of furniture I usually mix 1 1/2 cups paint, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup Plaster of Paris. ~~~ MIXING DIRECTIONS ~~~ 1. Mix water and Plaster of Paris together being sure to work all of the lumps out to a very smooth consistency. This mixture will be quite runny.  2. Pour plaster and water mixture and paint into large