If someone suggests an afternoon of pickling, those unfamiliar with DIY terminology might reasonably assume they should gather up a bushel of cucumbers and some vinegar and get to work. While that sounds tasty, in the crafting and woodworking worlds, pickling is something entirely different. What Is Pickling? Pickling is very close to whitewashing and [...]
Chalkboard crafts are seemingly everywhere these days, and there’s a good reason why: They’re fun! Adding an interactive element to your home is a great way to entertain the kids, but it’s also functional. Whether you’re looking to repurpose an old cutting board into a practice slate for your little one who’s just learning her [...]
Kids are known for exploring their world using their mouths rather than their hands, and parents often find themselves concerned about safety. It’s easy to identify any loose parts or obvious choking hazards, but knowing whether paints and dyes are safe is another matter entirely. One of the biggest benefits of Real Milk Paint is [...]
The air is warmer, you haven’t put on your winter coat in weeks and the birds are chirping up a storm — spring must be just around the corner. The shifting weather means it’s time to get excited about patio season. Is your furniture ready to face the elements? Proper spring maintenance plays an essential [...]
Flowers are nice and chocolates are sweet (pun intended), but few things are as sentimental and appreciated as a handmade gift. This Valentine’s Day, surprise someone you love with a DIY present that’s as good for the spirit as it is sustainable. Our project this month is all about love. A beautiful, rustic heart mounted [...]
Tools are often viewed as utilitarian items, prized for what they can do for you rather than how they look. It’s true that the condition of your rake or spade matters more in a practical sense than it does aesthetically, but you may be surprised at how an unsightly nick or a smattering of rust [...]
November Color of the Month: Blue Spruce It’s November, and we’re honoring the great outdoors — and infusing our workbench and website with a creative nod to Christmas trees — by choosing Blue Spruce as our color of the month. This shade of milk paint is a soft, calming greenish-blue hue that evokes the [...]
Vintage furniture finds are full of charm, but all that tradition and workmanship comes at a cost. Pre-plastic-era furniture uses wood-on-wood glider systems that can easily fall prey to the perils of age. Normal wear and tear can cause those drawer glides to get off-kilter, rendering the drawer nearly useless and quite possibly trapping your [...]
When you’re looking for a safer, more environmentally friendly alternative to cheap paint thinners, Real Milk Paint offers two fantastic options: Odorless Mineral Spirits and Citrus Solvent. You may be familiar with both or just discovering why you need this type of product in your DIY arsenal in the first place — either way, it’s [...]
Real Milk Paint’s Guide to Primitive Furniture & Home Décor Upcycling has become a big trend and popular hobby, especially for furniture lovers. People are combing garage sales hoping to stumble across something exciting, and primitive furniture could be just the score you’ve been looking for — especially if you know what to do with [...]