Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. How is paint made? – Atharva, age 11, Bengaluru, ...

Q: How do I paint a bookcase so it looks professionally done? A: A fresh coat of paint magically transforms a bookcase — or almost any kind of furniture. But it’s magic that even novices can master if ...

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. Long ago, artists made their own paints ...