I Made Paint With Egg Yolk (And It Actually Works)

Did you know you can make real paint from eggs? This isn’t a craft experiment — it’s a historical paint method that’s been used since the 1200s. Egg tempera was used on furniture, murals, and artwork because once it dries, the egg yolk hardens and permanently bonds the pigment to the surface. In this video, I’ll show you: • The exact egg tempera recipe • How to remove the yolk membrane properly • How to tint it using coffee, spices, food coloring, acrylic paint, and more • How to layer it for depth • How to seal it so it’s stable and durable It dries ultra matte, soaks into the surface beautifully, and creates that aged, old-world finish modern paint just doesn’t replicate. This is perfect when you want something that looks intentional, authentic, and a little historic. Let’s keep crafting together. Deidre Visit my Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/OurUpcycledLife ▶️ Subscribe to my email list for more crafting, DIY content and get free graphics! https://bit.ly/3NwjuK3 ▶️ Join my graphics membership! https://www.ourupcycledlife.com/graphics-club ▶️ Check out my Website! https://www.ourupcycledlife.com ▶️ Listen to our Podcast! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC85BOmPdNWpq5GDOpZYHkZhoyKloJLfN ▶️ Visit my Shopify store: https://7cada2-9c.myshopify.com/ My Most Popular Downloads https://bit.ly/3KyENdj Chalk Paint Recipe Booklet https://bit.ly/4aKHZwV Crafting Powerhouse Digital Download Bundle ▶️ Follow Me on: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/our_upcycled_life • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572215336739 • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/deidregourlay/ • TikTok: https://bit.ly/3wfznxk ▶️ Support my channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Deidre If you love my videos please SUBSCRIBE and don't forget to press the bell, 🔔 like, comment and share. ▶️ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/OurUpcycledLife ------------------ Email: [email protected] #trashtotreasure #homedecor #OurUpcycledLife #reuse #upcycledcrafts #diycrafts #diy