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Crackle paint on wood.
As the piece dries you will see the crackle paint start cracking and the base coat beneath being expose in the cracks.
Moving in the direction of the grain.
Spray crackle paint is easier to apply for getting an even coating.
Sand the wood surface gently to scuff it up.
The lines or cracks might be long minuscule or somewhere in between.
This makes it more receptive to paint.
Crackle painting works on many different surfaces.
When the paint is dry take your sponge.
Be sure to complete all coats and distressing if that is part of the.
Apply a light coat of matte or flat finish paint lost atlantis shown.
Place the project piece atop the paper if it is small enough to move or.
Avoid brushing over freshly coated areas to give the crackle pattern time to form.
What to do step 1.
Paint your project your desired color.
Cover all areas you.
The wife wanted a chipped paint look on the baseboards and trim in a bedroom.
Follow the instructions on the can.
Sanding and priming your item 1.
Choose a decorative item or piece of furniture to crackle paint.
Furniture with a crackle finish has lots of lines that show the paint color under the top coat.
The process gives the furniture a beautiful vintage appearance making it look as if it s been handed down for generations.
You can use latex paint of any level of gloss for the base coat color but a semi gloss or satin is ideal so that the cracks of color shimmer in the light.
With your dark brown craft paint and sponge brush make several splotches all over your piece.
Cover the work surface with newspaper.
Wipe the item down with.
Sand wooden items with 150 grit sandpaper.
The surface of the paint is broken or fractured.
Crackle glaze requires the top coat to be a matte or flat finish for the pattern to form correctly.
Wipe away all dust with a tack.