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