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casein paint

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casein paint [′ka‚sēn ¦pānt]
(materials)
A paint with casein substituted for linseed oil.

casein paint
A paint made from a mixture of skimmed milk or buttermilk, earth-colored pigment, water, and a small amount of lime; widely used in the US and in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries.


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One of their products is milk paint, or casein paint, which has been in use for centuries.
 
 
 
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