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beautiful! what is the difference between milk paint and chalk paint?
ReplyDeleteLauren
I'm not even sure Lauren - all I know is that wonderful " chippiness " is a character of milk paint!!!
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Susan,
DeleteMilk paint is one of the oldest paints known to man, and is an all natural paint that uses milk protein (casein) and crushed limestone as a very tough binder. It is mixed with clays and earth pigments and fillers such as chalk. It was typically a homemade paint, mixed on the spot using locally available ingredients.
My father recreated a version in powder form so that he could avoid using chemical preservatives. All you do is add water and mix- just like making chocolate milk!
Chalk paint, while it sort of mimics the soft, velvety, chalky look of milk paint, is not an all natural paint. It does not share all of milk paint's characteristics, including its distinctive uneven, "old world" look.
Thanks Anne!!!
DeleteI'm clueless about it - so appreciate your input!
Hugs,
Suzan
Loving your armoire so far. I can't wait to see it done, Suzan. It will be interesting to see how you like the milk paint. It is a whole different animal than chalk paint. You are probably too young to remember the craze in the 70's when you could buy powdered milk paint. Then you sanded the wood down to paint it on bare wood-or put it on something that was new wood. It absorbed like crazy and once on could be removed for love nor money. There are pieces from the 1800's that still have vibrant milk paint-and is worth a fortune.
ReplyDeleteHave a great night, sistah! xo Diana
NanaDiana,
DeleteYou can still get it! My father first developed powdered milk paint back in 1974, and the Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company is still going strong after nearly 40 years.
The "chippiness" occurs when you paint it on surfaces other than bare wood, as it wants a porous surface to adhere to. My father had developed it for use on his own (bare wood) furniture reproductions. Years later we came out with the Extra-Bond product to help adhesion on previously finished surfaces. People often skip this step to obtain an unpredictably chippy look.
Anne Thibeau, milkpaint.com
I'm still yet o use chalk paint, but it's on my bucket list! Looking good so far
ReplyDeleteFunny - until you posted that pic of the gorgeous turquoise piece the other day, I didn't realize you were into that heavy "chippy" look. I personally love it but that may be because all the furniture I own is OLD! :) I am digging what you are doing to the armoire. I do have one question - how the heck are you and John going to get it back OUT of the house?!?
ReplyDeleteSuzan I think you will LOVE it! I still love AS paint but milk paint is just so. much. fun.!!! It's different - it's drippy to use, and you have to mix it up but it's so worth the learning curve! Can't wait to see what you do with it. I've been meaning to order some more colors - need to get that done soon as it will soon be time to start redoing all the furniture I have here for the September flea!
ReplyDeleteI can certainly see why you'd want the milk paint; these pieces are all so beautiful. Am I showing my ignorance by admitting I have absolutely no clue what the heck milk paint is? LOL...
ReplyDeleteSusan, thanks for featuring my MMS Milk Paint Vintage Rose bed in this round-up. Love all the pieces here, have to start visiting and pinning! Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteYour armoire looks gorgeous Suzan!!
ReplyDeleteFrom the sneak photo, I don't think you need milk paint!
ReplyDeleteLooking great! Hurry and show us the finished armoire. I can't wait to hear the story about how it gets moved again! hahahahaha
ReplyDeletePretty images.
ReplyDeleteI prefer the vintage look of chalk paint, but I still like the milk paint. It would be good for your customers who want their piece shabby. That was my observation after viewing some samples at a shop.
Personally I LOVE your work with whatever you are using!
I read mixed reviews on milk paint...but why not try, right?
ReplyDeleteSuzan,
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried milk paint either. I just love the look you get with it but I am very intimidated. Maybe I'll wait for you to try it out and then get brave!!
Cynthia
It looks lovely, but from what I read on Miss Mustard's blog, it's unpredictable and difficult to mix, so I'm not ready for it. But you sure are and I'm sure you'll do wonders with milk paint.
ReplyDeleteSometimes faking it is as good as the real thing....your armoire is turning out perfectly chippy and vintage like the milk paint items. I've used milk paint on a couple of things but not on furniture so far. It is very liquidy and a bit harder to use than our good old ASCP (in my humble opinion). But the finish is awesome when completed.
ReplyDeleteI'm dying to try it Heather - have to get myself in gear!!!
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I hate to be dour one...but I LOVE chalk paint, and I guess I was expecting milk paint to provide the same ease and great finish/control. Its got a mind of its own, and while others love it, and I do like the look of it on some projects, its just not for me. I ordered a big sampler package, and I wish I didn't. In fact, I ordered a ton of chalk paint after my first three attempts at MP! Good luck and I really hope you love it!
ReplyDeleteI think I will love it Loretta - been drooling over everyone's makeover's with it :)
DeleteSorry to hear it wasn't for you - but there's SO many options out there for painting furniture that there's something for everyone - I don't think the selection has ever been greater - it's an incredible era for furniture painters, that's for sure!!!
XOXO
I remember the milk paint craze. I thought Martha Stewart showcased a lot of pieces way back when using MP? Might be wrong but I did love the look of the blue milk paint on wood. Hmmmm.... it is back and never even got to figure out the chalk paint.... movin' too fast for me now.
ReplyDeleteThose are all beautiful pieces. I need to try milk paint too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!!! Amo essas peças!
ReplyDeleteI think you already achieve a beautiful look. I've used both paints and when I tried ASCP about a year and a half ago, I was incredibly disappointed. I think it was a case of being set in my ways.. The "old dog / new tricks" thing. I am now playing with it again and warming up.
ReplyDeleteMilk paint is unpredictable if used alone but if you want it to be predictable it can be combined with a bonding agent. I'm still playing with that too. Old dog.....
Lovely pieces and I'm looking forward to having a project to use MP on. I'm going to Haven and hope to take a paint class so I can kick things up a notch and maybe learn a new technique or two.
ReplyDeleteYour armoire looks wonderful (loved the back story of how you drove your husband crazy in moving this big boy).
well if this is faking it you deserve and acadeemy award-love deex
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous Suzan! I'll be watching your adventure into milk paint with enthusiasm!
ReplyDeleteHi Suzan - I'm loving the preview of your Armoire. I finally ordered some milk paint last month. I painted an armoire but got NO, NONE, NA NA, chippiness so it is very unpredictable. I have not found any retailers locally here in the Montreal area of the Miss Mustard Seed line (although you can find milk paint under its original name The Homestead House but they carry different colors). I ordered mine through Apple Box Boutique Inc. in Edmonton. You have to try it!!!!
ReplyDeleteMary @ Orphans With MakeUp
I have containers of milk paint that I bought many years ago at Liquidation World. They were a buck a container. Looking at all of your inspiration pictures, I am inspired!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great Suzan... would love it if you came by and shared http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/07/share-it-one-more-time-features-and_27.html
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried the milk paint yet, but you have inspired me to do so...
Hugs Tammy
Lovely images, they are quite the inspiration! Get out there and grab some paint!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Patti
We sell MMS paint at the store, as well as Homestead House, which in fact makes the MMS paint. It's a Toronto based company. I recommend you visit www.alldollledup.com to view Abby Doll's wonderful tutorials, she is extremely knowledgeable about anything milk paint and quite a genius with it! So much so in fact that she is now the educator for the MMS retailers.
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you want any, we'll be glad to ship to you!
Nicole
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