Milk Paint Master Formula
From noir 15 years ago
Ingredients
- * 1 Quart skim milk (room temperature) shopping list
- * 1 Once of hydrated lime by weight (Available at building centers. Do not use quick lime, as it will react with the water and heat up. Hydrated lime has been soaked in water then dried.) shopping list
- * 1 to 2 1/2 pounds of chalk may also be added as a filler. shopping list
How to make it
- Stir in enough skim milk to hydrated lime to make a cream. Add balance of skim milk. Now add sufficient amount of powder pigment to desired color and consistency (Pigment powder must be limeproof). Stir in well for a few minutes before using. For best results continue to stir throughout use.
- Apply milk paint with a cheap natural bristle brush. Allow project to dry sufficiently before applying next coat.
- Extra paint may be kept for several days in the refrigerator, until the milk sours.
- Double or triple the recipe for paint. Allow to dry thoroughly 3-4 hours before use. For extra protection, give paint a coat of oil finish or sealer. Color may change - test in inconspicuous area.
- ** DO NOT USE PLASTIC BUCKETS WHEN USING LIME* METAL ONLY.
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Noir, this is fantastic. Thanks!
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thanks for the history!
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Excellent posting! People used to be very ingenious and I think more in touch with the nature than they are now. Thank you for sharing!
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