Tricycle Red Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint
I had never used milk paint before.
But I knew that I wanted a special piece of furniture to try it out on.
The little brown bed was perfect, but those spindles, what was I thinking?
If you follow me on instagram and Facebook, you have already seen this!
I can’t explain how it happened…but you can believe I was dipping my brush in and using it!
I watched all of Miss Mustard Seed’s milk paint videos, this never happened to her 🙂
With milk paint you have the option of adding a bonding agent which makes the paint stick, rather than randomly flaking off.
I was chicken and used it. Control freak, I know.
I wanted to control the distressing.
Next time, I’m not using the bonding agent. I need to be brave and see what it can really do.
I really love this red.
I waxed it with clear and dark wax.
It buffed out really nice.
I’m sure you could use a glaze too.
(video coming soon ;)) not really soon but maybe one day.
I finished the bed, rushed it to the store.
Someone grabbed it up pretty quick.
I’m not the only one that loves Tricycle Red 🙂
I recommend watching Miss Mustard Seed’s videos before you start painting with milk paint.
It really helped me a lot, the consistency is so different from latex and milk paint.
My first milk paint project finished very nice. I no longer fear the milk paint!
Have you used milk paint before?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
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Beja says
July 10, 2013 at 6:54 pmI just bought a Jenny Lind headboard, and just before it, I bought a bag of Tricycle to paint my son’s new Craigslist dresser. I might have to paint them both in TRICYCLE!!!!
Donna says
March 31, 2013 at 10:33 pmi used milk paint for the first time on a cabinet that I have had for years….it served as many things….was going to get rid of it…i accidently stumbled onto milk paint on the internet….I am in love with it ! I did use the bonding product. Cant wait for my next project. I used the same red as you did on you bed, Your bed turned out awesome !
Jules says
January 1, 2013 at 9:11 pmYes I have used milk paint in the past. I did NOT use the bonding agent and the results were horrible. The paint all fell off. I haven’t used it since. Now that I know a bonding agent was in order I will retry on another project.
Love the bed!
Atta Girl Amy says
November 18, 2012 at 11:24 pmTricycle is one of my favorite Miss Mustard Seed milk paint colors. French Enamel is pretty high on the list, too!
That bonding agent really sticks, as you know, but you won’t always get major chipping when you don’t use it. It really depends on the piece and the porousness of the wood.
And I feel your pain about the spindles. I love the look of them, but I hate painting them. So, why did I agree to paint a crib for a neighbor? What was I thinking!
Love the bed, and I’m not surprised it sold quickly.
Fairfield House says
November 15, 2012 at 8:08 amDebbie,
I love me some red! 🙂 {Must be a Deborah thing.) I have used milk paint — although I haven’t tried Miss Mustard Seed’s yet. I wonder how it would work on kitchen cabinets.
Your Friend,
Deborah
PS Have fun this weekend!
Heidi @ Decor & More says
November 12, 2012 at 4:00 pmThat color could make me try it!! I LOVE the red! Beautiful work as usual, Debbie — not surprised it sold right away!
xo Heidi
fiona says
November 12, 2012 at 3:54 pmI actually have a sample in this exact colour as a friend has just become a UK agent, and sent me some to try.
Thanks for the advice, I’ll definitely go and look at the videos and I love the way you’ve used the colour on this gorgeous bed frame, so I can’t wait to try it !
Jordan@the2seasons says
November 12, 2012 at 2:42 pmFirst of all the red is so cute! I have yet to try the milk paint and I am glad to hear about what you thought about it. I guess I need to go track down some furniture first and then give it a try.
Connie@Connie Nikiforoff Designs says
November 12, 2012 at 12:23 pmCute 🙂 One thing most people don’t realize is that milk paint and chalk paint have both been around since antiquity! Of course today’s formulation is somewhat different from when it was being used in cave paintings..haha! But basically they’re the same thing. Never ceases to amaze me how what was once old becomes new again. Maybe that’s why so many younger people think thrifting/repurposing/distressed furniture, etc. is a new thing. It’s not of course, but I suspect with today’s economy, people are looking for ways to make a lovely home using what they’ve got or found. For some of us, that’s been our way of life since we were little.
I’m all for repurposing and re-doing things. But there are just some things out there that outta be left in the junk pile. Fortunately this painted bed isn’t one of those 🙂 It’s cute and I’m sure the buyer is thrilled!
Bliss says
November 12, 2012 at 9:39 amMy tricycle and typewriter arrived in the mail on Saturday. I now have a collection of MMS milk paint, and chalk paint in both ASCP and La Craie. I better get painting!
Bliss
Daniela @frugal ain't cheap says
November 12, 2012 at 8:30 amwhat a great looking bed! I am a recovering “control freak”…so I totally get it 😉
Deb @Lake Girl Paints says
November 12, 2012 at 8:29 amI just ordered my first Milk Paint and expect it to arrive this week!
I’m so excited to try it. Love that tricycle red. I ordered the ironstone and shutter gray.
Have a great day,
Deb
Linda @ it all started with paint says
November 11, 2012 at 10:00 pmTurned out beautifully Debbie! I’m not surprised someone scooped it up right away.
And I’m loving the new blog design …
🙂
Linda
kirby carespodi says
November 11, 2012 at 6:40 pmI’m so glad you posted this. I am dying to try the milk paint, but haven’t yet. I am tempted to order the sample pack.
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
November 11, 2012 at 6:28 pmIt turned out so nice, Debbie! I would have been chicken to use it without the bonding agent too. I bet it sells super fast!
Cheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG says
November 11, 2012 at 11:43 amI too am a milk paint virgin..LOL – I love the colour though!
Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says
November 11, 2012 at 2:16 pmI just bought some milk paint last week and hope to use it on an old dressing table I picked up. I didn’t buy the bonding agent. The lady in the store told me that I was very brave. I guess we shall see….
Your little headboard is fantastic!
Myna says
November 11, 2012 at 10:31 amI haven’t tried the milk paint, but I want to in the near future. Very pretty.