Milk Paint.

[Honest John]

Has anyone used mllk paint an a turning? I have seen some pictures of it’s use one parts of turnings and it looks really interesting, giving an almost ceramic effect. It seems more popular over the pond but one or two brands appear to be available here. I would be interested in anyone’s experiences using it. Coloured Gesso’s are available readily in art shops , and although I’ve only used black and white colours in these, the effect looks to be similar to milk paint?

 

[thick_mike]

Caught this video on painting spoons using milk paint yesterday. He discusses the properties and use of milk paint as well as a couple of different UK suppliers. Might be of interest to you?

https://youtu.be/RGVE5m4M2xc

 

[Honest John]

Thanks for that, I’ve had a look at that video. Even his spoons are starting to look ceramic!

 

[SVB]

I used it when on a course with Nick Agar. As you say, gives a flat, ceramic look / feel. Takes a bit of work to apply as best results need rubbing down in between several coats.

Simon

 

[gregmcateer]

Issue 332 of woodturning has a good article on milk paint by Richard Findley

 

[ScaredyCat]

I watched this a little while go, milk paint bit at ~42 mins.. https://youtu.be/hwu0R5a1QGc?t=2498