How can I achieve a chippy finish on a large column?

Hi Mary, I found this article which gives some tips on how to get the chippy look - https://www.mypainteddoor.com/milk-paint-frequently-asked-questions/ They talk about chipping about half way down.

Distress it. Lightly rub sand paper in the areas that would naturally get wear. Milk paint normally gets chippy over shiny finishes where it can't adhere to the furniture.

use a candle or wax melt to rub littles areas you want to chip away. After you have painted use a scraping tool to gently break away the paint. You may also use tape to lift it away.

Hello, just use a small piece of medium grit, lightly sand in areas that wear, add or remove as much as you like.

sand paper. lightly sand to distress in any and all of the areas you want to look chippy