Real Milk Paint Co. Blog

With environmental awareness growing, more families are seeking meaningful ways to honor loved ones while minimizing ecological impact. Biodegradable caskets are gaining popularity as part of an eco-friendly burial movement. These caskets, crafted from [...]

Tung oil is a natural, plant-based finish prized by DIYers for its durability, water resistance, and warm, matte sheen. Whether you're refinishing cutting boards or protecting outdoor furniture, it's a popular choice for woodworkers [...]

Can you tint tung oil? It’s a common question among DIYers and woodworkers looking to add a splash of personality to their natural wood finishes. While Pure Tung Oil is known for its rich, [...]

Gourd painting offers a stylish, sustainable seasonal craft, transforming dried gourds into biodegradable canvases for year-round decorating. When you pair them with Real Milk Paint, you get an eco-conscious combo that's a safe, stunning [...]

A natural kitchen isn’t just a design trend — it’s a lifestyle choice that reflects your commitment to health, sustainability, and intentional living. Whether you’re renovating your space or building from scratch, using non-toxic [...]

Minimalist decor has become increasingly popular among DIY woodworking enthusiasts. This style emphasizes clean lines, calming interiors and functional design, celebrating simplicity while prioritizing natural materials. For woodworkers who appreciate raw materials and intentional [...]

Cutting boards provide a handy place to slice vegetables and carve meats — plus, they protect your countertops, maintain food hygiene and add charm to your kitchen. Over time, however, they start showing signs of [...]

When you want a safe, reliable wood finish, choose all-natural Hemp Oil from Real Milk Paint. Hemp seed oil beautifully seals and conditions raw wood, painted surfaces and other porous materials for a versatile solution [...]

Refinishing cabinets can rejuvenate your kitchen or bathroom, but determining the right number of coats is crucial for a durable and appealing finish. This guide focuses on using milk paint, a non-toxic, eco-friendly option, to [...]

From restoring furniture and refinishing walls to adding a fresh splash of color to outdoor furnishings and coloring newly created crafts, each painting project requires specific properties to get the staying power, look and sustainability [...]

Finding the right natural solvent for painting, finishing, and cleaning makes all the difference. If you're seeking eco-friendly alternatives to petroleum-based solvents, two natural options — citrus and pine solvents — serve this purpose, each [...]

Wooden toys hold timeless appeal, offering kids a safe, natural and durable alternative to modern plastics. Adding color makes unfinished wooden toys visually pleasing while protecting the wood and enhancing its longevity. However, not all [...]