Where have I been? Oh, around the place but mainly I have been working on both home and college projects. The last couple of days have been spent exploring various types of interior paints - chalkboard paints, french wash paints, satin finish paints, acrylic, paints made with all natural ingredients and milk paint.
I really wanted to try the milk paint from Porter's Paints. It comes in powder form and there is a process to preparing it:
1. Mix powder with cold water until it is of 'pancake batter' consistency
2. Stir by hand for 3-4 minutes
3. Allow to stand for 5-10 minutes until it thickens
4. Strain through muslin to remove lumps and bubbles and then you are ready to paint
If you haven't used milk paint before, it creates a chalky finish which gives furniture a rustic appearance. It is made of milk by-products and mixed with various oxides to give it colour. I chose the 'Oyster White' colour which is not a bright white but has more of a greyish antique white colour.
I hadn't planned on painting the bentwood chairs but I thought they might look nice painted in this paint. Although it would be easier to pop open a tin of acrylic white paint, there is something so satisfying about mixing up your own paint by hand. I have only painted one chair and one coat but I'm happy with the results so far.
Milk paint
Thursday, May 27, 2010
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Is it similar to eggshell in terms of being a robust paint for the chair or will it need varnishing over it? Did you prime as normal?
ReplyDeleteI'd imagine there is something very satisfying about making up your own paint.
Oh, I LOVE this. I have been waiting for inspiration to strike on what to do with our IKEA kitchen trolley and I do believe you've just helped me find it. I do so hope it comes in a duck-egg blue hue! Thanks eternally wonderful Viv. xo
ReplyDeleteI'm in the process of silver leafing a chair just like that. Your approach sounds sooo much easier! And looks great.
ReplyDeletehow fabulous are Porter's Paints?! after that class I realised how different their products are in comparison to Dulux (considering I'm completely ignorant when it comes to different types of paint & finishes) how exciting to see you putting what we've been taught into practice! Would love to see the chair against a darker backdrop? looks great Vivian :)
ReplyDeleteWhere is that stunning print/painting behind it from?? Love it.
ReplyDeleteWhere is that beautiful print/painting from?
ReplyDeleteplease oh please - where did you find the art in the last photo?? each time I see it on your blog I covet.
ReplyDeleteLooks great painted white Viv..your such a clever cookie when it comes to paints and colour choices...and I have never heard of Milk paint..but what a beautiful result. Thanks for sharing lovely..hope you have a great weekend x
ReplyDeleteLorna, that's a good question. I guess time will tell. I didn't prime because I sanded back the wood really well and I was told that I didn't need to as long as I removed all varnish. I'm going to rub a couple of coats of bees wax into it after I finish painting it. I imagine the wax might come off over time so perhaps I'll need to reapply again in the future.
ReplyDeleteCat - these are all the colours: Milk paint. I imagine Porter's Paints might be able to create a colour for you if these aren't what you are after.
Crystal - loved the class. I think I do have to paint a dark wall to put the chair up against!
Kirsty & trina - it is an aboriginal painting which I purchased on ebay.
The bentwood looks great, Viv! Love the idea of using milk paint.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of using this paint - even the packaging looks beautiful. Love the chair, too!
ReplyDeleteI've recently painted an ikea trolley with milk paint, leaving the top au natural. I found the milk paint fantastic. I've decided to seal mine with the porter's sealer as well instead of the wax route, as I'll be using my trolley for food preparation.
ReplyDeletelove the blog!
wow! I wish i could find it here in Spain... I'll wait for their online shop! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is fresh and new to me. I wanted to try this pain myself. Thank you for sharing. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteMilk paint is really great. It is very versatile. You can mix it thin like a wash to really thick like a paste. I have even heard of people spraying it. I love the way it sands. You can get some great burnished looks with it. It glazes great, and you can top coat it with just about anything. My favorite is Briwax. The best prices on milk paint are at www.mistermilkpaint.com. Although they only have 5 colors, they are the best ones.
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