Milk Paint

Done right, paint adds not just color, but textural and geometric interest to furniture. Evan Court shows you how to apply it skillfully to transform your designs from by-the-numbers to works of art.

“We should remember to play from time to time, for the sake of it, even if it distracts us from more serious work,” says Jack. That philosophy inspired this record…

Why you can't go wrong with shellac or milk paint as your box finish.

Looking locally for inspiration, David drew his design ideas from the lift bridges on the Erie Canal, which runs right through Brockport. The finish on the bench is Arm-R-Seal and…

Elia Bizzarri demonstrates how he mixes milk paint to produce a classic finish that not only reveals the beauty of the wood, but also adds a depth and warmth that you don't get from thicker, more modern paint.

Elia Bizzarri shows how to layer black milk paint over red to create a rich, layered look on his Windsor chairs.

Scrub planes can do more than just rough work.

A crackled milk paint finish can add bold color and texture to any piece.

In this video learn how to carve and embellish the lid and sides of a saddle-lid bandsawn box.

In this video Michael Cullen shares his recipe and demonstrates his technique for painting a bandsawn box.