What is a crackle medium?
Crackle medium is a specialty product that causes paint applied over it to crack, resulting in a finish that looks aged and distressed. The more different the base coat and top coat paint colors are, the more dramatic the crackled effect, as it will be more visible than when using two similar colors.
How does crackle medium work?
Crackle medium is a perfect tool for getting your painted surface to look antique. Simply cover your paint with a layer of crackle medium and wait for the crackle paint to dry before adding sealant or more layers. Keep the cracks fine by applying just one thin layer, or increase crack sizes by adding more.
How do you make crackle medium?
A homemade crackle medium is an incredibly simple recipe, requiring only a suitable glue. School glue and wood glue both work; school glue is generally less expensive and available at more stores. Even dollar-store school glue works as a crackle medium.
How do you use crackle medium on canvas?
Apply a thick layer onto 1 small canvas, a medium layer on another small canvas, and a thin layer on a third small canvas. Let them dry overnight and then assess the results. As the paste dries, it should crack, creating the crackle effect across your canvas.
What is crackle paint?
Crackle painting is a technique used to give painted surfaces a worn and aged look. 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. To get the best possible results, sand and prime your item before painting it.
Can you chalk paint with crackle medium?
Allow to dry at least 2 hours, then go over your entire canvas with Americana Décor Soft Varnish to protect your work. You can then allow your canvas to completely dry and hang it in your home. It is super easy to use crackle medium with chalky finish paint!
How do you use folk art crackle paint?
Apply Crackle Medium evenly over surface using a paint brush, being careful not to over stroke. Allow to thoroughly dry. Apply contrasting top coat of FolkArt Home Decor Chalk in one even coat, being careful not to over stroke. As the topcoat dries, the cracking will occur.
What kind of surfaces can folkart be used on?
FolkArt Home Decor Chalk can be applied to many different types of surfaces such as finished and unfinished wood, terra cotta, metal/tin, canvas, paper mache and plaster. It can be applied to ceramic and glass surfaces, however, the paint is not dishwasher safe.
Can you use folkart chalk on ceramic surfaces?
Fabric surfaces can also be painted using FolkArt Home Decor Chalk, but the surface is not machine washable. When decorating glass, ceramic and fabric surfaces, your project should be used as a decorative accessory only to be lightly cleaned using a damp cloth when needed.
What kind of paint does Folkart home decor use?
FolkArt Home Decor Chalk is a unique, high quality acrylic paint that quickly dries to an ultra matte finish. This no-prep paint means that you can paint directly on virtually any surface without sanding, stripping, or priming first.