# Eccentric Cranial Chalkboards This Chalkboard Paint DIY Turns a Cranium into a Message Board By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalkboard-paint-diy References: [craftgawker](http://craftgawker.com/post/2013/02/22/45332/) & [dreamalittlebigger](http://www.dreamalittlebigger.com/post/make-anything-a-chalkboard-my-finished-statuebust.html) This chalkboard paint DIY takes a little bit of the stuff and transforms the real estate atop a mannequin head into a message board. Taking a standard mannequin head or foam version from the craft store, simply paint the entirety of it in chalkboard paint to create an instant spot to write [quick notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendlystack-reminder). Chalkboard paint DIYs have become a mainstay on sites like [Pinterest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undrinkable-pints) because of their quirky way to help make any surface prime for writing. Chalkboard paint itself can be applied to almost any surface, which can instantly make anything in sight a message board. Try this cranial chalkboard paint DIY that's sure to delight roommates or guests alike for its eccentric styling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Chalkboard Paint Diys:** Leveraging the popularity of DIY projects, businesses can explore the potential of creating unique and customized chalkboard paint applications. - **Eccentric Styling:** Businesses can tap into the demand for quirky and unconventional products by incorporating eccentric designs into their offerings. - **Multifunctional Surfaces:** There is an opportunity for businesses to develop products that can transform various surfaces into multifunctional spaces, such as message boards or note-taking areas. ### Where This Applies - **Craft and Hobby Supplies:** Craft supply companies can innovate by offering a wide array of chalkboard paint options and DIY kits to cater to the growing popularity of chalkboard paint projects. - **Home Decor and Furnishings:** Companies can capitalize on the trend by creating unique and eccentric home decor pieces, like chalkboard-painted mannequin heads, to appeal to consumers looking for unconventional design elements. - **Office Supplies and Stationery:** The office supplies industry can explore the creation of innovative products that incorporate chalkboard paint, such as multifunctional desk organizers or portable chalkboard notebooks, to cater to the demand for creative and customizable workspaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Confectionary-Inspired Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-macaron-sidewalk-chalk.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Decorative Removable Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glasst.md) - [Personal Portable Whiteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-whiteboard-1.md) - [Accessory Adorned Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap.md) - [Mind-Clearing Art Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindclearing-art-board.md) - [Whiteboard Workstation Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskboard-buddy.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md)