Debi my 2010 blog post on crackle paint using elmer s glue is my number one draw.
Crackle chalk paint with glue.
Hi mary and thank you.
The paint begins to crackle as the glue dries and shrinks.
No fancy tools or equipment is required to get a crackle finish on any surface.
I didn t do a video but i showed lots of finished crackle effects with different craft paints.
By applying a layer of glue or crackle medium between 2 layers of latex or acrylic paint you can give almost any surface a faux finish.
Give a chair table or shelf an aged appearance using elmer s glue to create a crackle painted surface.
How to crackle paint furniture with elmer s glue.
I recommend starting with a scrap piece of wood to practice before you do that amazing piece of.
Do the same if repainting an old furniture so that it is nicer and smoother when applying the new paint.
Chalk paint dark grey or black plus your top color glue elmers or wood glue scrap wood for a practice run paintbrush.
Use contrasting colors for a good effect.
Supplies to make paint crackle with glue.
Didn t use chalk paint tho so that s on my list.
Hair dryer optional but recommended how you can make paint crackle with glue.
This can be applied with a standard paint brush.
Crackle painting is a technique used to give painted surfaces a worn and aged look.
I d use a good primer on the metal.
To get the best.
Glue white or transparent paint latex or acrylic white or whatever color for the top coat.
May 26 2016 at 10 33 pm.
1 small paint brush.
I used metalic gold deco art and white chalk paint.
Sand the surface of the wood to make it smooth.
Crackle paint mediums are widely available.
Paint wood surface with base coat.
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Next we are going to use the americana décor crackle medium.
Allow the paint to dry completely at least 2 hours before continuing.
Do you think it will work.
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