I’m building a rocking dinosaur (not rocking horse) for my new grandson, Santino. I want to paint it (probable green) and knowing the kid will probably chew on it, I want to be sure I use paint that will not harm him. Any sources. I live in Toms River, NJ.
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Milk paint is a good choice for this. It's non-toxic and pretty durable. You can get it in a variety of colors. I've only used the powdered kind that you mix up yourself, but there are also premixed versions available.
Milk paint dries with a fairly flat finish. If you want something glossier, you can add a coat of shellac on top of the paint.
-Steve
BLO is also a good top coat for milk paint - takes the chalkiness out of the color making it pop and yields a nice sheen. Also adds some water resistance. FWIW
Edited 7/16/2008 10:56 pm ET by Samson
any paint will be non-toxic.
Unless it comes from China ;-)Work Safe, Count to 10 when your done for the day !!
Bruce S.
I am sure I grew up in a really big house full of Lead paint. Maybe yhy I'm a bit strange..
My brother and I NEVER chewed on walls or the woodwork! MOM would have killed us!
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