Recipe for Clay Paint

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Photo courtesy BILL STEEN
Making your own paint offers a chance for creativity and personal involvement in wall finishes.

Step 1: Making a Starch Paste 

Add 1 part white flour to 2 parts cold water, and set aside. Boil 1 1/2 parts water. When boiling, add the above mixture of flour and cold water.

Turn heat to low, continue to cook until the mixture thickens. Continually stir the bottom to prevent burning.

Step 2: Making the Paint

For every 1 part starch paste, dilute with 2 parts water. That will make the paste liquid enough to permit adding the other ingredients.

  • Published on Apr 1, 2001
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