There is renewed interest in an ancient decorator's tool that owes its existence to cows. Yes, that's right, cows. Long before pre-mixed paint in a can was available, people made their own paint from a combination of natural ingredients: milk protein (casein), lime, clay and pigment. From the tombs of ancient Egypt to the farms of North America, milk paint created a durable finish that could last for hundreds, even thousands of years. Although the popularity of milk paint diminished with the introduction of manufac... read more