Check out this article on a simple way to make your own safe and natural paint.
The acrylic and vinyl binders in commercial paints are derived from the byproducts of refining crude oil.
Imagine, what we are breathing as a result to having stunning colors on our walls.
You can still get vibrant colors by making your own:
Pigments. Safer alternatives to the toxic compounds and heavy metals used to color conventional paint include natural pigments derived from plants, insects, iron oxides and minerals. These are usually in powder form at artists’ supply stores.
Read more: http://www.motherearthnews.com/Do-It-Yourself/2006-10-01/Make-Safe-Natural-Paint.aspx#ixzz1LQzPq5qU
