Finishes

Milk Paint

Milk Paint has been around for centuries. It consists primarily of milk proteins, lime, and natural pigments. I work primarily with Old Fashioned Milk Paint and Real Milk Paint (Click the links for selections); each have an an almost endless selection of color. The thin viscosity of this type of paint allows for some of the imperfections, facets, and tool marks left behind in the making process, to really pop through. The colors stand well on their own or in a layered, multitoned, or “distressed” look, and, overall a lovely depth to the finish can be achieved with this type of paint.

Oil

Typically, I work with some version of an oil, wiping varnish, and/or shellac combination in the finish. It provides a wonderful shine and gives the needed protection to the wood and paint.

Natural

While most of the traditional Windsor Chairs lend themselves to being painted, some of the more contemporary designs excel as raw, unpainted, or naturally finished.