Milk Paint... any thoughts? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

CallMeKelly · 09-22-2008, 04:31 AM

I bought my scroll saw after seeing this: Handmade Toys - Make a Wooden Birdie

It suggests milk paint and so I've been trying to find an economical way to find some. I don't want to leave milk out, buy cheese cloth, seperate curds etc. like most recipes call for but this link:
How to Make Powdered Milk Paint | eHow.com suggests using powdered milk. Is there anything I should know about milk paint, any tips or tricks?

greatdane2 · 09-22-2008, 04:51 AM

Well I guess if you work up a thirst painting, you could drink it!
Other than that i don't have a clue.(thats normal) It would be neet to try just for the braging rights. And they claim it will last, so go for it and let us know how it works out.

Alan.

Forester21 · 09-22-2008, 12:06 PM

There are other options to coloring wood that can be considered non-toxic. But if I was giving it to a toddler who would be chewing on it, I would leave the wood unfinished.

Forester21 · 09-22-2008, 12:09 PM

Or you can go to these sites and buy some:
Old Fashioned Milk Paint is a chemically safe, environmentally friendly paint

Real Milk Paint ® - Natural Paint Finish - Organic Paint - Milkpaint

there's others too if you google milk paint.
have fun!

greatdane2 · 09-22-2008, 05:52 PM

Well I keep saying that I learn a lot from you guys and I have never heard of this. It sure sounds better and safer than a lot of the stuff I use.

Alan.

workin for wood · 09-23-2008, 11:20 AM

Don't drink lumpy milk, that's all I know.

Old Dude · 09-23-2008, 06:18 PM

Try this site:

J. E. Moser S® Old-fashioned Milk Paint Recreates That Classic Country Look, Snow White Milk Paint

It says safe enough for toys, but I'd search around for dissenters before giving it to a toddler just to be sure.

CallMeKelly · 10-07-2008, 11:25 PM

Thanks for the links, but I really can't afford those prices! I did mix some powdered milk paint up this weekend and I like it. Mixed thick it gives a shiny opaque finish and mixed thin, a stain effect. I used watercolor for pigment. Cheap enough for me and so far the kids haven't destroyed the finish... still wear testing though!

rebaccawood911 · 10-31-2008, 09:54 AM

There are los of paints in market you can try water paint, tube paints, oil painting & and many more new brands for wood painting with lots of colors..

09-22-2008, 04:31 AM	#1
CallMeKelly Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 93	Milk Paint... any thoughts? I bought my scroll saw after seeing this: Handmade Toys - Make a Wooden Birdie It suggests milk paint and so I've been trying to find an economical way to find some. I don't want to leave milk out, buy cheese cloth, seperate curds etc. like most recipes call for but this link: How to Make Powdered Milk Paint \| eHow.com suggests using powdered milk. Is there anything I should know about milk paint, any tips or tricks? __________________ http://callmekelly.blogspot.com/

09-22-2008, 12:06 PM	#3
Forester21 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,504	There are other options to coloring wood that can be considered non-toxic. But if I was giving it to a toddler who would be chewing on it, I would leave the wood unfinished. __________________ Theresa http://WoodNGoods.etsy.com http://woodngoods.blogspot.com

09-22-2008, 12:09 PM	#4
Forester21 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,504	Or you can go to these sites and buy some: Old Fashioned Milk Paint is a chemically safe, environmentally friendly paint Real Milk Paint ® - Natural Paint Finish - Organic Paint - Milkpaint there's others too if you google milk paint. have fun! __________________ Theresa http://WoodNGoods.etsy.com http://woodngoods.blogspot.com

09-23-2008, 11:20 AM	#6
workin for wood Master Scroller Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eaton Rapids Michigan Posts: 2,447	Don't drink lumpy milk, that's all I know. __________________ Jeff Powell

10-07-2008, 11:25 PM	#8
CallMeKelly Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 93	Thanks for the links, but I really can't afford those prices! I did mix some powdered milk paint up this weekend and I like it. Mixed thick it gives a shiny opaque finish and mixed thin, a stain effect. I used watercolor for pigment. Cheap enough for me and so far the kids haven't destroyed the finish... still wear testing though! __________________ http://callmekelly.blogspot.com/

09-22-2008, 04:51 AM	#2
greatdane2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,298	Well I guess if you work up a thirst painting, you could drink it! Other than that i don't have a clue.(thats normal) It would be neet to try just for the braging rights. And they claim it will last, so go for it and let us know how it works out. Alan.

09-22-2008, 05:52 PM	#5
greatdane2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,298	Well I keep saying that I learn a lot from you guys and I have never heard of this. It sure sounds better and safer than a lot of the stuff I use. Alan.

09-23-2008, 06:18 PM	#7
Old Dude Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PA Posts: 41	Try this site: J. E. Moser S® Old-fashioned Milk Paint Recreates That Classic Country Look, Snow White Milk Paint It says safe enough for toys, but I'd search around for dissenters before giving it to a toddler just to be sure.

10-31-2008, 09:54 AM	#9
rebaccawood911 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7	Hai folks There are los of paints in market you can try water paint, tube paints, oil painting & and many more new brands for wood painting with lots of colors.. __________________ hot stamping equipment

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