Who has used milk paint before?

I want to paint a desk that I got in a garage sale. Does anyone know about milk paint or any other earthy paints? How do you colour the milk paint if you make it yourself?

Answers:
I COPIED THE RECIPE AND THESE SITES FROM ONLINE....NOT SURE IT WILL HELP WITH COLOR. I HAVE BOUGHT IT BUT NOT MADE IT, KINDA FUN.

Milk Paint
1 quart skim milk (room temperature)
1 ounce of hydrated lime (not quick lime) by weight
1 to 2 1/2 pounds of chalk may also be added as a filler.

Stir enough skim milk into hydrated lime to make a cream. Add balance of skim milk. Now add sufficient amount of limeproof powder pigment to create the desired color and consistency. Stir well for a few minutes before using and during use. Extra paint may be kept for several days in the refrigerator, until the milk sours.

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