This document discusses a Neem paint project at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It describes the typical components of paint - binder, pigment, solvent, and filler - and provides examples of natural materials that can be used for each component in neem paint, including neem, turmeric, heena, indigo, and citrus peel. It also briefly outlines the properties of different types of natural paints made from water, oil, flour, eggs, and casein. Finally, it discusses how neem paint production could benefit the environment, society, and local finances.
14. Binder
Holds the paint
together
Chalk, lime, casein
(non-fat milk
curds), animal or
vegetable glues,
and oil
Pigment
Responsible for
the color of the
paint
Turmeric, Heena,
Indigo
Solvent
Fluid component
of the paint
Natural turpentine
(made from tree
sap) and citrus
peel, Water is
used as a solvent
for distemper,
lime wash, casein,
and beer and
vinegar glazes
Filler
Reinforce the
binder and give
the paint texture
and a thicker
consistency
Chalk, talcum,
marble and clay
are all common
filler materials
16. WATER
This paint is very dense, goes best with pastels, and has a powdery finish.
Disadvantage is that it is not washable
OIL
Flexibility, durability, rich and velvet texture
Ingredients can be flammable or toxic, and the room must be well ventilated.
FLOUR
Typically consists of water, flour, colored clay and more uncolored clay filler
Paint is very thick and can destroy brushes
EGG
This paint dries in about an hour to a glossy finish.
It consists of egg (white and yolk)
CASEIN
Lasts a long time, is fungi resistant and compostable.
Casein paint consists of nonfat milk, lime, water, filler and a pigment
17. Meeting the triple bottom line
Envrionmental
Societal
Financial
use of local resources
agricultural waste
fraction of reusable
material
farmers/processors
income and social status
womens and
childrens involvement in
agricultural work
societal bonding
rural income
opportunity losses