List of what is needed:

• 100ml of black soap or colorless dishwashing soap (3.4 fl.oz.)
• 8 liters of Water (8.5 qt)
• 650g of White Flour (23 oz.)
• 2.5kg of earth pigments or iron oxydes (5.5 lbs.)
• 250g of Iron Sulfate (9 oz.)
• 1 liter of Linseed Oil (1 qt)

Instructions:

1. The paint is ready to use. If it seems too thick or viscous, dilute it with water until you get the desired viscosity.
2. In a large metal pot, bring 7 liters (7 qt) of water to a boil.
3. At the same time, mix the flour in 1 liter of water (1 qt). Pour the mix in the boiling water and let cook for 15 minutes while stirring.
4. Add the coloring pigments as well as the Iron Sulfate, and keep stirring for 15 minutes.
5. Add the double boiled Linseed Oil, and stir for another 15 minutes.
6. Add the liquid soap, stir, remove from the heat source and let the mix cool down.

Don’t apply while the surface is exposed directly to the sun, or on wood that is wet/humid. The temperature must be higher than 5°C (41°F).

For new wood, it is recommended to use a primer, made from the paint diluted with 15-25% water.

Use a paint brush to apply. Apply a first coat, which will dry under an hour.

Wait at least 24 hours to apply a final coat.

Tips

It is strongly recommended to apply an additional coat approximately 2 years after the first application. This is to make sure the paint will last about a decade.