[tater03]

Does anyone know if you can make your own wall paint? Someone I know was saying that you can and that it was greener. I have never heard of this yet.

[Lyndsey]

I don't know how but that would be great. I'm sure you already know that water-based paints are at least more eco-friendly than the others? I even splattered some in my eye and rinsing quickly seemed to be enough. Water-based doesn't smell as bad as the others and it dries faster.

[atula]

I know natural dyes are used to color fabrics but whethe they can be used to paint walls aI am not sure...these are made from naturally available flowers, indigo etc.

[EviesEarth]

Yes, you can make your own milk paint. Try doing a search for it. I have seen places where they give the recipe and others where you can buy it already made. This is what I am going to do the next time we need to paint.

[atula]

milk paint...now that is really interesting...would like to research more on the stuff...is it durable and long lasting?

[EviesEarth]

Not sure how durable or long lasting it is. I do know that is how they used to paint barns and such long ago.
I would imagine, if you make it yourself it would last less than something bought.

[mollyL]

I heard somewhere about making paint from flour; I could see that that might give better coverage and last a bit longer than dyes. Perhaps flour and dyes are combined.

[crysandlg]

If you find out how post it here, I would love to know how to make that.