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Rustic Wood Slice Chalkboard Using Brush & Nozzle Gorilla Glue

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Gorilla Glue Company.  All opinions are 100% mine.

How to make a rustic wood slice chalkboard using Brush & Nozzle Gorilla Glue.

Rustic Wood Slice Chalkboard hanging on white wall with 3 green plants sitting on a wood countertop.

Big time crafting has been happening at the cottage lately. It must be the time of year because I always find myself wanting to craft like crazy.

One thing that I’ve been wanting to make for awhile was a chalkboard for our new RV. I’ve been putting it off but when Gorilla Glue challenged me to try their Brush & Nozzle Glue for a project, I knew it would be the perfect excuse to make my chalkboard.

Rustic Wood Slice Chalkboard Supplies

  • Gorilla Super Glue Brush & Nozzle
  • different size small wood rounds
  • sheet of 5mm underlayment
  • chalkboard paint
  • painter’s tape
  • foam brush
  • measuring tape
  • razor knife
  • suede cording

The whole idea was to make this a rustic chalkboard that I could hang in our RV. I really wanted something in the camper that I could change whenever the mood struck. You know…somewhere that I could display our next destination or fun memos.

As is the norm for me, this was a super simple project to do. It took some time, because the chalkboard paint had to dry and cure, but it was really easy.

chalkboard paint, foam brush, wood rounds and Gorilla Glue used to make a rustic wood slice chalkboard

To start this project, the first thing I did was to cut my underlayment to size using a sharp razor knife.

Next, I measured and marked the board to determine where the chalkboard would go. I only wanted to paint the middle with chalkboard paint so I laid a few wood rounds out to determine the best size and placement of the border.

measuring border on underlayment with a measuring tape to make a rustic wood slice chalkboard

I taped off the area to be painted with painter’s tape and then painted on the chalkboard paint..

painter's tape on underlayment where chalkboard paint will go to make a rustic wood slice chalkboard

4 coats, each painted in a different direction (and 4 hours between coats). After the last coat, I removed the painter’s tape and let the chalkboard paint cure for 3 days (as per the instructions).

While I waited for the paint to cure, I started attaching the wood rounds with the Gorilla Glue Brush & Nozzle . A small dab on each wood round was all I needed.

There was no rhyme or reason to the placement of the wood rounds. I just tried mix up the sizes.

using Gorilla Glue to glue a wood round on a rustic wood slice chalkboard

As hard as I tried to not have any gaps between wood rounds, I did end up with a few. For the really big holes, I filled them with pieces of wood rounds that I just snipped off, and attached with a little bit of glue.

Once I was done with my frame, I was able to season my chalkboard. I’m sure you all know by now how to do this. You use the side of the chalk to cover the whole chalkboard, first vertically, then horizontally. Next, I used a clean, damp rag to clean off the chalk to reveal my seasoned chalkboard.

seasoning the chalkboard with chalk while making a rustic wood slice chalkboard

I wanted to be able to hang my chalkboard, and take it down when we are traveling, so I drilled two small holes in the top and knotted on a piece of suede cording.

drilling hole in rustic wood slice chalkboard to add cording

The chalkboard was done and ready to hang but I needed a hook. I wanted something rustic to go with the look of the chalkboard, so I decided to whip up my own creation.

Supplies For Wood Round Hook

  • 2 wood rounds, 1 small and 1 medium
  • wood screw
  • drill
  • Gorilla Glue Brush & Nozzle

Instead of using a store bought hook or, Heaven forbid, a plain, old screw, I decided to make my own rustic hook.

I went with the supplies I already had and used 2 wood rounds and a screw. Since I didn’t want to be able to see the screw, I predrilled a hole in the wood round and used a countersink bit so that the screw head was flush with the wood round.

using drill to countersink hole in wood round while making a rustic wood slice chalkboard

I used the handy brush applicator to apply a generous amount of glue around and on top of the screw and smallest wood round.

brushing glue onto a wood round while making a rustic wood slice chalkboard

Next, I centered the big bigger wood round on the smaller wood round (hiding the screw head).

Voila! A one-of-a-kind wall hook.

wood round hook with screw to hang rustic wood slice chalkboard

rustic wood slice chalkboard complete with wood slice hook and Gorilla Glue

I had so much fun doing this project and I’m excited to change out the chalkboard when we’re out on the road.

Rustic Wood Slice Chalkboard hanging on white wall with 3 green plants sitting on a wood countertop

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  1. Hubby uses nothing but Gorilla Glue & tape.
    I sure could use that gift card as I have been trying to save up in getting me a nice circular saw.
    Thank you for this wonderful giveaway opportunity.
    Have a great weekend

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  4. I love seeing your re-done thrift finds! I love to craft as well, and am in the process of converting the garage into a special reading/ serene space for my teen daughter. It has been full of obstacles and outside opinions, but I’ve concluded to just make it the way we like like it. The gift card would do wonders for the budget! Thank you for any consideration, and please keep up the inspiring posts!!

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  9. I just started using Gorilla glue products this year and I have to say I am very happy with the results! So far I have used the wood glue which I think works so much better and faster than the other brand I used to use.

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  11. You make it look easy but one does have to be somewhat handy to make this craft. I like the woodsy like for a camper. It would also go in a den or kids room.

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  14. Hi Kristi, I spied this project on your latest IG story and Minnie is looking amazing!! I love how your newly created chalkboard added the perfect touch of nature and the great outdoors to the inside of Minnie! Love, love, love it my friend!

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  15. What a great idea! Love the look. I hope you don’t mind if I copy it a little bit. I live in a log house and this will fit in nicely. I think I will layer the cuts and perhaps use a picture frame. Great job!!

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  17. I love the Gorilla Glue products. Much more reliable than other brands. Your chalkboard is perfect for your RV and we’re all waiting to see Minnie finished and decorated.
    The giveaway would be a big help with my garage organization this fall.

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  28. Love the chalkboard and Gorilla Glue. It works wonders. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win. I love crafting and working on old furniture pieces and could use some power tools! Great job.

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  44. What a fabulous idea & perfect execution, Kristi! I love the frame made from the wood rounds. Perfect outdoorsy theme for your new RV. Thanks for sharing another wonderful idea with all the how-to’s 🙂

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  53. gorilla glue is the best, always have it on hand. The chalk board was cool, I have painted with chalkboard however, it shows the brush marks any tips on how to eliminate them
    Thanks for sharing your RV renovation.

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  57. That is really cute! It looks a little labor-intensive for me! And I’m wondering where you acquired the wood rounds. Did you buy them somewhere or make them yourself? Making them yourself might require more patience than I have! It’s a very creative way to make a chalk board, though.

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  66. I love your chalkboard creation. I just found your blog and I love it already. I have been a Gorilla glue fan for years. I love that they have expanded their offerings. Home Depot is my “go to” for anything DIY.

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  79. What a fun project! We are in the process of building me a craft room or as my husband calls it my “she shed”. The gift card would be a great help! Thanks for your fun blog!

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  84. Just used Gorilla glue yesterday! Love this project, you are so creative!! I have a grandson that I would love to go to Home Depot and get goodies to help make his room here at mamaw’s feel like home!!

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  101. I haven’t read all the posts yet, but I really hope Gorilla Glue is available in Canada. I love how you paired the hook to compliment the chalkboord. So cute!

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