© Ingredients
for 1½ quarts of paint
- 1 cup flour
- 5½ cups cold water
- 1 cup screened clay filler (clay can be purchased in a wide variety of colors)
- ½ cup additional powder filler, such as mica
Directions
- Mix flour with 2 cups cold water, whisking to remove lumps.
- Bring 1½ cups water to boil, then add the flour water from Step 1.
- Turn heat to low, stirring until thick paste develops. Remove from heat.
- Dilute the paste with 2 cups water, a little at a time.
- In a separate work bowl, combine clay with powder filler.
- Add filler mixture to diluted flour paste until desired consistency is achieved.