I've been reading the excellent Make Fresh Milk Paint by Nick Kroll and have made my 1st batches.
This is 1 coat on a pine panel from the box store.
I used Ceya Mica Powder, Pine Green from Amazon and followed the book closely.
1st tip, don't use a paint mixer. There was a bit of powder puff. I got a $30 immersion blender. They have cheaper ones too,
This picture is still wet.
2nd tip, don't use a random plastic container from the recycle bin to mix in. I found 1 quart mason jars. With the blender, its way better. Make sure your blender can fit the opening. Mine can. My 2" paint brush, not so much.
I had it too thick, and a bit lumpy. I only needed one coat to cover. I'm happy with it.
This is the top desk.
I used Limino Mica Powder Pure Pearl Epoxy Resin Color Pigment, Blue. We'll see how it lasts.
I had the blender & jars for this one. Less messy.
I should have added water. It was like painting with PVA glue! And you can see the how far I got. Definitely will thin out.
My son made Soft Wax 2.0 for a cutting board he made and I've used that.
I decided to try the milk paint. The non-toxic part appeals. I prefer making it to going to the paint store & getting something mixed.
My basement workshop is under everyone's bedrooms so the idea of no VOCs is another plus. It's also January in Massachusetts so outside isn't an option. Finally, I find its easier to clean up than latex paint. I can do it all in the bathroom sink, safely.
It's removed all the barriers for me. I think I might be painting more in the future.
