Original Milk Paint

Directions

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.
7. 7
   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.