Original Milk Paint

1. 1

   Put the lime into a bucket and add enough milk to make it the consistency of cream.

2. 2

   Add the oil, a small amount at a time, stirring the mixture with a wooden spatula or spoon.

3. 3

   Stir in the rest of the milk.

4. 4

   Strew the whiting gently over the surface of the mixture.

5. 5

   The whiting will gradually sink to the bottom of the bucket; it should then be well stirred into the mixture.

6. 6

   If you are making colored paint, stir in the powdered pigment last, a little at a time, until you get the desired color.

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   For best results, test this on a small area to determine if color is pleasing. Remember to go easy on the color as you can always darken the paint.

8. 8

   Adding additional lime will make this more opaque, but no directions are given.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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