{"id":158,"date":"2020-03-27T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T09:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csafarms.ca\/?p=158"},"modified":"2020-03-30T09:04:38","modified_gmt":"2020-03-30T09:04:38","slug":"how-to-make-natural-paint-using-leftover-fruits-and-veggies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csafarms.ca\/how-to-make-natural-paint-using-leftover-fruits-and-veggies\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Natural Paint Using Leftover Fruits and Veggies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that you can turn your food leftovers into natural paint? According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interiorpainter.ca\/\">The experts<\/a>\u00a0you heard it right! By simply adding a little bit of creativity plus patience, you can convert every leftover fruits and veggies to an art material your toddlers would love. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n<h3>Things You Need:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For green dye, prepare Swiss chard, kale, and spinach<\/li>\n<li>For orange dye, prepare orange peels, carrot, and onion skins (yellow)<\/li>\n<li>For red dye, prepare beets, strawberry, raspberry, or grenade<\/li>\n<li>For blue dye, prepare blackberry, red cabbage, or blueberry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To make a fruity paint, here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/p>\n<p>First, get a small saucepan then mix each cup of vegetable or fruit along with two cups of water. Set the heat to medium. Wait for it to simmer within an hour. Don\u2019t forget to switch off the cooker. Let the water cool down. After that, pour and filter the juice in a container.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, to make a veggie paint, you need to blend a teaspoon of dye with 6 tablespoons of sugar. Repeat the second and third procedures.<\/p>\n<h3>Improve Your Room\u2019s Curb Appeal With This Paint<\/h3>\n<p>Now that you have a new set of natural paint, you can grab this opportunity to bond with your kids. Improve your room\u2019s curb appeal with a personalized and dramatic result by giving your interior a fresh coat of paint.<\/p>\n<p>It can also bring harmony in your room spaces by complementing the color of your furniture, paintings, floors, ceiling, and other things inside your abode. Furthermore, an appealing room paint does not only boost the visual aesthetic of your home, but it also has the capability to promote positive and relaxing moods.<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, it will give your kids a chance to show off their creative side through house painting. Let them draw to their heart\u2019s content.<\/p>\n<h3>Natural Paint Can Help Keep Surfaces Protected<\/h3>\n<p>Aside from covering up stains, marks, and other imperfections, room paint can excellently protect your walls from further damages. Both your exterior and interior walls are subject to corrosion and detrimental effects of aging despite your best effort to maintain them. To cover up these imperfections and touch up your room\u2019s surfaces, painting will be a good choice.<\/p>\n<h3>Final Words<\/h3>\n<p>There you have it \u2013 quick and easy ways on you can turn your food leftovers to good art materials. This may not just save you extra cash, but it will also help you enhance your child\u2019s skills.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t just limit yourself to making beautiful paintworks. As much as you could, try experimenting with your own way of decorating your furniture. Begin with applying your favorite colors or by mixing this natural paint that will add dimension to your furniture surface.<\/p>\n<p>For cabinets, for example, make your personal blend of colors by applying a light color on the exterior &amp; dark shade inside or vice versa. You can either use a dark-colored shade on its interior. However, the color preference still depends on your own choice \u2013 you just need to freely do it yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that you can turn your food leftovers into natural paint? According to The experts\u00a0you heard it right! By simply adding a little bit of creativity plus patience, you can convert every leftover fruits and veggies to an art material your toddlers would love. Let\u2019s get started. 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