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We are thrilled to be retailers of Sweet Pickins Milk Paint! Milk Paint has been a favorite of ours because of the chippy aged finish, durability and gorgeous colors. We love that it is made from natural ingredients and no VOCs because you can paint indoors!
Milk Paint is an amazing choice to make pieces look naturally aged. It is very versatile though! Milk paint can be used as a solid color, a wash, chippy finish or crackled finish.
WHERE TO BUY:
We sell Sweet Pickins Milk Paint at One Potato Two and The Shops on West Ridge. Please visit either space for a great selection of paint colors, finishes and tools.
We sell pint size packages of Sweet Pickins Milk Paint at both locations.
COVERAGE:
Coverage will vary based on the dryness of your piece, how heavy your brush strokes are and the color you choose. Lighter colors tend to need additional coats of paint. Milk paint can be mixed to any thickness you like which can also influence your coverage. One pint can go a long way!
- One sample will cover 12 sq ft
- One pint will cover 36 sq ft
- One quart will cover 72 sq ft
INGREDIENTS:
All Natural Ingredients and No VOCs
GETTING THE FINISH YOU WANT:
Milk paint is known for its chippy, naturally aged appearance, but it can also be used as a wash, crackle paint or a solid coat. How chippy a painted piece turns out depends on the original surface of the item being painted. Milk paint can be unpredictable at times which makes every piece its own unique item.
Every surface has a different history and current condition so it is difficult to exactly predict how milk paint will react to it, but hopefully these suggestions will get you close to what you are hoping for.
Low sheen surfaces:
Low sheen surfaces and raw wood are absorbent. If milk paint is applied directly to it, chances are it will soak in and not chip. To encourage chipping try using a resistor, such as beeswax, before applying the milk paint.
High sheen surfaces:
Milk paint will naturally chip on high sheen surfaces. However, if a surface is completely nonporous, or is very glossy or slippery, it is recommended to use extra bond to help with paint adherence. The surface may be too slick on its own for any paint to adhere. The amount of Extra Bond you add will impact how much paint adherence you get and the level of “chippy.”
INSTRUCTIONS:
(Before mixing your paint and getting started, please consider if you need to use Extra Bond. Extra Bond helps with adhesion and is necessary for non-porous surfaces because the paint cannot penetrate on its own. If you need to use Extra Bond please use the second set of instructions below).
Crackle is also something that needs to be planned in advance of painting with milk paint.
Instructions for Porous Pieces (NO Extra Bond):
- Clean & dry the object to be painted
- Optional: A resistor, such as beeswax, can be used to for raw wood or surfaces with a low sheen to ensure a chippy finish. Apply the beeswax in areas where you would like the paint to resist adhering and paint the entire item.
- Mix the paint:
- Add warm to hot water to your mixing vessel (Yes, water first please! This helps prevent clumping at the bottom and wasted paint powder).
- Add equal parts powder paint (Milk paint is perishable so do not mix more than you will need. If you are unsure about how much you will need then mix a small amount first).
- Mix the water and powder thoroughly
- You can use a variety of tools to mix: whisk, paint stirrer, shake in a sealed jar with a blender bass, etc.
- Allow the paint to sit for ten minutes to thicken and for bubbles to settle before use. The consistency of the paint should be that of a melted milkshake.
- Apply one coat & allow it to dry. The first coat will most likely be streaky, but will even out after additional coats. The dry time is usually quick. The next coat can generally be applied in a half hour depending on the climate. Use care not to apply the second coat too quickly or it could reactivate the first coat and pull up paint exposing the original surface.
- Apply a second and third coat of paint if needed following the directions above. Milk paint usually covers in two coats, but certain colors may need a third. The higher the contrast between the original color and the paint color, the more paint is usually needed.
- After the piece is entirely dry it is finished naturally chipping, but you will need to sand it. Milk paint dries chalky and gritty. We need to sand to smooth out the piece and to remove any paint that has chipped, but not fallen off the piece. If there is minimal flaking use an orbital sander with 220 grit sand paper. If there is a lot of flaking you can use a medium to fine grit sanding block.
- Mixed milk paint should be mixed as needed. Extras can be put in the refrigerator and used within 24 hours, but the paint will thicken as it sits making it more difficult to store or use later.
- Clean and seal surface with Sweet Pickins Finishing Products. Learn more about Sweet Pickins finishes here.
- Send a picture of your beautiful finished piece to the Weeping Mermaid to be shared and adored!
DO NOT FREEZE FINISHING PRODUCTS!
Instructions for Non-Porous Pieces (with Extra Bond):
- Clean & dry the object to be painted
- Mix the paint:
- Add warm to hot water to your mixing vessel.
- Add equal parts powder paint (Milk paint is perishable so do not mix more than you will need. If you are unsure about how much you will need then mix a small amount first). In this case, we will only mix enough for the first coat of coverage. Extra Bond should only be used for the first coat. Some artists will add a little less water to account for the Extra Bond liquid that is going to be added.
- Mix the water and powder thoroughly.
- You can use a variety of tools to mix: whisk, paint stirrer, shake in a sealed jar with a blender bass, etc.
- Add the Extra Bond to the mixed paint. The directions call for two parts paint to one part Extra Bond.
- Allow the paint to sit for ten minutes to thicken and for bubbles to settle before use. The consistency of the paint should be that of a melted milkshake.
- Apply one coat & allow it to dry for 24 hours. The first coat will most likely be streaky, but will even out after additional coats.
- PLEASE WAIT 2 HOURS AFTER APPLYING THE FIRST COAT WITH EXTRA BOND. After the 24 hours pass, follow the directions above for porous pieces for your second and third coat if you need it.
- After the piece is entirely dry it is finished naturally chipping, but you will need to sand it. Milk paint dries chalky and gritty. We need to sand to smooth out the piece and to remove any paint that has chipped, but not fallen off the piece. If there is minimal flaking use an orbital sander with 220 grit sand paper. If there is a lot of flaking you can use a medium to fine grit sanding block.
- Clean and seal surface with Sweet Pickins Finishing Products. Learn more about Sweet Pickins finishes here.
- Send a picture of your beautiful finished piece to the Weeping Mermaid to be shared and adored!