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A User's Guide to Milk Paint

A User's Guide to Milk Paint

What I've learned about mixing, applying, and finishing a classic paint

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Matt Kenney
Jun 09, 2023
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I love how the top edge of these basswood boxes stands out agains the milk paint sides.

The first time I used milk paint was in March 2014, and I’ve used it a ton since then. In fact, nearly every box and piece of furniture I’ve made in the last 9+ years has been adorned in milk paint to some degree. Along the way, I have learned quite a bit about how to…

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