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Antique Crackle on Wood

Decorating With Style : Episode DWS-219 -- More Projects »
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Materials:

wooden object (plate, table, etc.)
crackling liquid
sponge brush or bristle brush
latex paint (one color for the base and another for the top coat)
antiquing stain and a clean sponge (optional)

Steps:
  1. Paint the wooden object with regular latex paint, and let it dry.
  2. Cover the base coat with enough crackle medium so that it is shiny when dry. Let it set for 24 hours. Add another coat of crackle medium if necessary.
  3. Brush on the top coat of paint. The cracks will begin to appear almost immediately. For smaller cracks, thin the paint with water before using it. About 1/2 cup of paint to 1/3 cup of water works well.
  4. To produce an antique finish, brush antiquing stain onto the item. Immediately wipe off the excess with a sponge.
Resources
36 Inch Round Drop Leaf Table - Whittier (Model #: 364W)
Whittier Wood Products
Website: www.whittierwood.com

Renaissance crackle and glazing kits by Delta
Delta Creative
Website: www.deltacreative.com

Symphony Crackle Basecoats, Topcoats
Marx Inc. / Symphony Art Inc.
130 Beckwith Ave.
Patterson , NJ 07503
USA
Phone: 973-278-7200
Toll Free Phone: 800-654-6279
Fax: 973-278-6789
Email: symfaux@aol.com
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