Milk Paint

This could be a fun project to do with children! 
When children (and even teens) are helping in the kitchen, always use safety first as your motto!
​Supervise carefully and pay attention to details.   Remember - YOU are the responsible one.
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1 quart skim milk
1 large lemon
strainer
cheesecloth
small pots colored acrylic paint
  1. Juice the lemon into a large old bowl.  Pour in the milk and set on the counter and leave for at least 8 hours.  (You want it to slightly curdle.)
  2. Take your strainer and line it with the cheesecloth.  Strain the milk and lemon mixture through it.   
  3. Choose the acrylic paint color you want and add to the liquid mixture one drop at a time, stirring until you achieve the desired color. 
  4. Use the paint fairly quickly, as it will spoil  Yes, it smells sour now, but when it dries, the smell goes away.