Would you have an idea on the colors to mix to achieve the color of a Mahogany color paint that was used on Windsor chairs in late 18th and early 19th Century?
A. If you use our Bright Red milk paint then a raw umber glaze over top this will be close. The only technique to consider would be to lightly seal the Bright Red with a thin cut of shellac maybe a 2 pound cut. Make it thin enough so it all soaks in and allow to dry. Then use the raw umber glaze over the shellac. Milk Paint is very porous so sometimes it gets too dark with a glaze applied directly. The shellac acts as a barrier coat. Do some test on scrap wood and I am sure you will find the right technique quickly.
