Painting with milk

john in la · May 4, 2010

Does anyone have a recipe they have used and liked for making old fashion milk paint.

I am not talking about the modern stuff you buy in a bag and add water to; I am more interested in a old 1800's formula you made at home by mixing milk and lime.

I know they use different formulas for interior and exterior paint so please state which one your recipe is for.

GA Dave · May 4, 2010

Google is your friend. David..................

http://www.realmilkpaint.com/recipe.html

GA Dave · May 4, 2010

Should have sent this first. David.....................

http://www.google.com/search?source...amp;rlz=1T4GWYA_enUS330US330&q=milk+paint

john in la · May 4, 2010

Thanks Dave
Yes I know how to google search.
The problem with that is you can find many different formulas on the internet. I have not used most of them but have used some of them. Some were good and some not so good.

I was looking for someone that has used a recipe before that they liked so I might benefit from their trial and error and not try formulas that do not last over time.

rrlund · May 5, 2010

Careful now. The EPA has declared milk to be an oil now under the Clean Water act. I'd hate to see you get a hefty fine for spreading it around.

Painting with milk

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