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Dwayne Siever, founder of The Real Milk Paint Company, joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss information about his historic preservation- and earth-friendly paint, wood finish, and wax business. We covered a multitude of topics including:
- How his background in wood-working, repairing antique furniture and creating antique reproductions eventually led to an interest in finishes and paints that functioned better than modern products
- How experimenting with creating milk paints led to a loyal client base and expanded following when the business started in the mid-90s
- The applicability of these products for both historic preservation and environmentally-safe projects, including durability, quality, maintenance, safety, and multi-purpose/benefits
- Lessons learned and challenges for preservation in general
Contact/Follow:
Visit:
Fine woodworking live event in Sturbridge, MA, April 17-19. Visit their vendor table or see Nancy Hiller demonstrate how to use milk paint.
American Association of Woodturners’ (AAW) 34th Annual International Symposium in Louisville, KY, June 4-7. Visit their booth.
Promotion/Deal:
The website currently has a “3 FOR FREE“ deal; buy 3 samples of product of your choice for $3.50 each, and they get shipped to you for free! (Limited time only)