How is paint made?

By: Dawn Rogala, Smithsonian Institution and Gwénaëlle Kavich, Smithsonian Institution, The Conversation

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Published: September 8, 2025

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How is paint made? – Atharva, age 11, Bengaluru, India

Did you ever mix dirt and water when you were playing outside? You made a paint. Did you draw shapes on the ground with your muddy hands? You made a painting.

Paint is made by combining …

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