subject: Differences Between Homemade Paint And Normal Paint [print this page] When we decide to redecorate our homes the first step is a trip to the specialized store to buy the tools and the paint we need. There is an alternative to buying paint which is making it. Still people dont think about it very often because its ingredients seem to be beyond the knowledge of the common human being.
Nevertheless the recipe is rather simple. Paint is a mixture between pigments, fillers and a binder or glue which helps it adhere to the walls. With these three ingredients we are free to start making our own paint with things we find around our houses. Experimenting with the amounts of ingredients is very important. At the beginning the result might be rather unsatisfactory.
Before normal paint was invented people were still using paint in their houses. They were mixing natural ingredients and used their paints around their homes. Pigments coming from natural mineral and plant sources are very appreciated today because they are non-toxic. Still there are other pigments which can be very harmful for people.
We usually find homemade paint in childrens activities. Homemade paint can be made according to different recipes: from starch, water and food coloring; or they can be made of powder milk, water and powder tempera. For children it is very amusing to mix the ingredients for the paint and to use it in their projects. A very popular activity is face-painting. The paint used for face-painting consists of:cornstarch, water, cream and food coloring.
The fact that homemade paint is environment-friendly is surely an advantage. But the disadvantage is that this paint is not waterproof, so its practical use is limited. For example rain could be a problem when your exterior walls are painted with homemade paint.
So dont be afraid to choose a normal paint for your painting project. Nowadays some of the commercialized paints are made with nontoxic substances, making them acceptable even for babies rooms. These paints make you forget about the idea that paint stinks. Eco-friendly paints are more and more appreciated so producers sell them in a variety of choices.
