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However, I'm not sure If I'd recommend the approach I'm using!!!
I've achieved a good solid colour finish before by mixing small amounts of (linseed-based) oil paint with (linseed-based) Tru-oil. If you give it a good old mix, it creates a tinted finishing oil that builds opacity with repeated coats. I'm currently using this colour:
https://www.therange.co.uk/arts-and-crafts/art-supplies/painting/paint/oil-paint/winsor-and-newton-37ml-winton-oil-colours/#106690
However, I'm thinking it might be the last time I try this approach. It's time consuming and if you try to hurry things along with more paint in the mix it dries unevenly.
Can I ask what is the time consuming part that is the issue? Is it the number of layers needed to build the solid colour?
Do you have any pictures you’d be willing to share?
https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/277460/first-finish-with-milk-paint-and-danish-oil#latest
Do you happen to have any closer up images of this finish? Did you apply it with a brush, and can you see brush marks?
I have wondered about whether a water based gloss topcoat would play nicely with milk paint and buff to a good shine…
This is one that I did
I've just done another with a less opaque finish. I'm a big fan of their finish: easy to apply and I completed the finish over 3 days - 2 of teh steps need overnight drying/curing time
I wanted a thin finish so I brushed it on. then sanded it to get rind of any brush marks - I also it thin coats - the say mix the paint 1:1 I did 2:1 with more water. The 3 coats of oil and I buffed it with a polisher. If I wanted a more solid finish I would of done 4 coats of paint. then sanded and oiled. The nice thing is it's no spraying and in the winter months youcan do it at home.
as for what to put on top...
https://oldfashionedmilkpaint.co.uk/blogs/news/which-finishing-product-to-use-over-milk-paint?srsltid=AfmBOoqhVGyusfvDUCAkMoNCdNUKYgtw2eMQnzceaMwWtOgagJGDfo0B
I also did this with Montana gold spray cans...