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Antiqued Armoire

I wanted to show you how the dark tung oil worked on the armoire that I painted. (I had asked you how to use the dark tung oil to antique it.) I think it turned out really well. I painted the armoire with a mixture of Pearl, Cream, and French Grey Real Milk Paint, then put two coats of Zinser Bullseye Clear Shellac on it (thinned with denatured alcohol per your instructions), then went over it with a coat of clear Mylands Wax tinted with a yellowish brown. Thanks so much for your help. I am really happy with the results.
--Sandra W.

Historical Colors

I use Real Milk Paint on painted furniture and on Windsor chairs. The colours, especially the historical colours are very realistic. Colour is deep windsor green over red with stain under the first coat of paint and a walnut coloured oil over the final coat of paint.
Herman Veenendaal www.veenendaal-period-furniture.blogspot.com

Reclaimed Wood

The Real Milk Paint Co. was delighted to receive these photos. Mike uses our Real Milk Paint ® on the incredible country cupboards and harvest tables that he builds from reclaimed wood.

Trying to achieve that special look I tried all kinds of finishes. This was my first experiment with Milk Paint and I am very pleased with the outcome. I hope it makes it to the Gallery to show others how wonderful the milk paint shows age on a new project.

--Kevin M Connell and Sons   www.kmcandsons.com

Natural Crackle Table

My first and only (so far) experience with Real Milk Paint has been outstanding. I built a small end table for my wife and wanted just the right paint to give it that charming, country look and feel. To create the look in the picture, I started with a base coat of Raw Umber Milk Paint, then sanded and applied Natural Crackle to the table. From there, I mixed white Milk Paint with just a dab of Yellow Ochre. To create the worn-in look, I used a combination of fine steel wool and sandpaper on the edges, then I used a metal pick to create "worm holes" in strategic spots. By the way, I did call Dwayne for a few tips before getting started and he was a big help too. This project was so easy, even for a first-timer ... you can do this too! Not only does my wife love the look, but our friends also have asked us where we bought such a nice looking "antique." I can't wait to tackle my next project with Real Milk Paint! --Mike Conrath

Dear Dwayne,
Thanks sincerely for your help and suggestions in choosing your Real Milk products. I chose the Pearl color Real Milk Paint® and found it as easy to use and apply as you suggested. I also chose the Pure Tung Oil to seal the paint and natural wood on the project.
I enclose a photo of the Milking Stool that I made for my daughter to use while milking her real milk cow.

Again, many thanks,
--Barry   maryannandbarry@aol.com

Children's Furniture by Chocolate Paint

My business is creating beautiful custom hand-painted heirloom furniture pieces for children to love today . . . to treasure tomorrow. I paint mainly with Real Milk Paint, using acrylics only for floral & design details. My specialty is in table and chair sets and rockers. I truly enjoy working with your paint and love the way it looks and feels when completed. I've had great response here in the Dallas area as it seems to be a new concept and highly desirable. Thank you for your superb product and for your quick delivery when I've ordered.
Suzanne Cornwell Chocolate Paint 3420 Misty Meadow Drive Dallas TX 75287 USA 972.307.7985 suzanne@chocolatepaint.com

Warm Mudroom Bench

A wood bench finished lovingly with Real Milk Paint® adds warmth and function to this family's mudroom while lending an old world charm to the simple space. We used a base coat of "Salmon" allowing it to dry over night followed by a top coat of "Peacock Blue" and gently wearing through the blue with a damp cloth while the paint was still wet.

Mason Dixon Woodworks

My shop is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Catoctin Mountains, just south of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Here there is strong influence of the country shabby chic look as well as the elegant formal. I hand build various country and formal furniture and decor, ranging from shelves and bookcases to entire living room sets and round it out with nice fun stuff like flower boxes and benches. I use various wood from pine and poplar to more elegant, beautiful woods such as Oak, Cherry and Curly Maple. My painted pieces are painted exclusively using Real Milk Paint brand paints. I do custom furniture where you can contact me with a picture or dimensions of a piece of furniture that you want but in a different size or color, or just quality handmade and less expensive. Each of my pieces are handmade, by me, making each piece an original in itself. Contact info: www.masondixonwoodworks.com Phone 240-285-0859 masondixonwoodworks@yahoo.com

Primitiques

We love Real Milk Paint ®! Every handcrafted Primitive small we create is finished with layers & layers of Real Milk Paint ®, creating an authentic Early American Primitive style. Real Milk Paint ® enables us to reproduce the charm of yester-year & to bring the warmth of Early America to modern homes. We use your crackling compound, as well, which gives us the choice of creating a subtle leathering effect or a dramatic open crackle.
Beth Merryfield Primitiques (610) 361-1532 bmerryfield@comcast.net

I use Real Milk Paint ® on all my pieces. Over the last three years I have worked on a technique to oxidize and age the paint. Once the thirteen steps are complete a deep, rich patina is created. The appearance and texture are very similar to 200 year old painted furniture.
Tyson Ruble 123 Meadow Run Clayton NC 27520 USA 919-550-2423 wmruble@butternuthollow.com

First we painted 2 coats of gray Real Milk Paint ® made from adding a few drops of black to white. After the paint was dry, we applied a coat of commercial crackle finish. After the crackle was dry, we used a coat of black milk paint that was thickened with powered milk. While the paint was still wet we made the swirl design with a "comb" made from cardboard. The comb was made by cutting a piece of cardboard with points on one side, then trimming the points flat making them about 1/4 inch across and 2" deep. After drying, we applied 3 coats of Minwax Wipe-On Poly.

The red box was done with the same method using 2 coats of red Real Milk Paint ® as the base coat and black for the swirl.

These candle boxes may also be used in a number of ways. Some of our customers have used them to hold rolled guest towels, dry ferns, and live plants that were first planted in plastic liners. To see more of our items you may want to check out our Wood 'n Country web site or send an email to wcountry@swbell.net for more examples.

The pie safe was first painted with 2 coats of raw umber Real Milk Paint ® to give an overall good concentration of color. Then we applied a heavy coat of crackle finish. Crackle finish tends to give a larger crackle design when applied thick, a smaller crackle is achieved by using a thin coat. When the crackle was dry we painted the entire surface with a buttermilk color of Real Milk Paint ® which we made by adding a few drops of yellow ochre to white. We then removed selected areas by using a damp scouring sponge. The pie safe is painted smooth burnt umber inside. We applied 5 coats of Minwax Wipe-On Poly inside and out. We always hand sand between each coat using fine grit paper. Before and after the last coat we use crinkled brown paper. The finish is very hard allowing items to be moved around on the shelves without damage to the surface. We hand punch the tin and back it with a very thin piece of veneer. We also make these in a variety of colors with several designs of tin punch available. The tin can also have a rusted look by leaving it in vinegar for 24 hours and allowing it to drip-dry.

We have found Mr. Siever very helpful in making suggestions of different techniques and also color mixes. He has been wonderful to work with and willing to answer all our questions when we first started using Real Milk Paint ®. We just can't say enough about the quality of Real Milk Paint ® and the friendly, helpful attitude we have experienced from Mr. Siever. We find that his milk paint keeps for about 2 months in the refrigerator. We have not found that to be true with other brands that we first tried. The paint dries fast, allowing other coats to be added in a short amount of time.