Flat Sheens provide a smooth, elegant finish and offer depth and warmth. Glossy Sheens brighten rooms – ideal for kitchens and bathrooms Latex Paints resist cracking and have a greater durability. Oil Based paints grip well to the surface and can layer over old coats of paint Milk Paint is a more organic paint that gives an antique look. Chalk Paint is the most durable of the specialty paints. it is ideal for furniture. Clay Paint is ideal for indoor, absorbant surfaces and gives a smooth, matte finish. It is a more earthy tone in its natural form
KELP or "seaweed" is form of algae marine plant that grows on rocks in the ocean. Kelp is a source of Algin, a thickening agent used in toothpaste, paint, ice cream and cosmetics. The best times to apply Kelp are early morning and early evening, when the liquids will be absorbed most quickly. Seashells are rich in calcium. Fertilizer manufacturers use seashells as a growth stimulator to help plants become more resistant to fungi. Crushed seashells can be used as soil amendment to loosen clay soil and improve drainage. Calcium carbonate in seashells provides a slow release of calcium that de-acidifies and helps balance soil pH.