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How to Make Cartoon Style Thought Bubble Chalkboard Signs

Introduction

Signaling for any situation

Create unique signs for your next party with painted chalkboards

Step 1

How to Make Cartoon Style Thought Bubble Chalkboard Signs

Create Template Silhouette

On a flat, level surface, draw a speech bubble shape on craft paper with a pencil or marker.

Step 2

How to Make Cartoon Style Thought Bubble Chalkboard Signs

Crop template

Use scissors or a knife to cut out the speech bubble shape.

Step 3

How to Make Cartoon Style Thought Bubble Chalkboard Signs

Trace Stencil to Luan

Trace the cut out template directly onto luan with a pencil or marker.

Stage 4

How to Make Cartoon Style Thought Bubble Chalkboard Signs

Balloon dialog snip

Use a saw to cut out the speech bubble.

Step 5

How to Make Cartoon Style Thought Bubble Chalkboard Signs

Sand speech bubble

Use an orbital sander to smooth rough edges and the surface of the speech bubble.

Step 6

How to Make Cartoon Style Thought Bubble Chalkboard Signs

Add chalkboard paint

Apply two even coats of chalkboard paint to the surface and edges of the speech bubble and dowel.

Step 7

How to Make Cartoon Style Thought Bubble Chalkboard Signs

Attach pin to speech bubble

Use a glue gun to attach the dowel to the back of the speech bubble.

Step 8

How to Make Cartoon Style Thought Bubble Chalkboard Signs

Create a Stand for the Sign

In order for the speech bubble to stand upright, you will need to create a support. There are two easy ways to create a stand; The first way is to make a wooden base. Cut a 1/2" thick piece of wood into a 3" to 4" square, then sand.

Step 9

How to Make Cartoon Style Thought Bubble Chalkboard Signs

Drill hole in bracket

Use a 1/2" drill bit to create a hole in the center of the bracket. Insert the dowel and add a dab of hot glue to hold it in place.

Step 10

How to Make Cartoon Style Thought Bubble Chalkboard Signs

Or, insert the peg into a bucket

Another way to stand your thought bubble up is to insert it into a small container. Fill a 2" or 3" wide round container with floral foam, then insert the pin directly into the center.