how can i get the effect of crackled paint without having to buy the expensive crackled paint from the store?How to get the effect of crackled paint?????
paint a dark undercoat,{latex, semi-gloss is best... this can be blue or brown or black or the original colour. This will be what shows through the cracks. allow this to dry overnight. Then get some white glue, any type will do, mix in some water to make it spreadable and cover the dark coat. let it dry a few hours, then cover the glue with a thick coat of white paint/ It will immediately begin to separate. You can finish with a coat of urethane to protect it. {I hope I have the sequence right...do a test patch, the glue might be on top of the second coat.}How to get the effect of crackled paint?????
Well you could wait a long time ...... but for some free do it yourself painting guides these ones might be useful. See: http://www.servicecentral.com.au/resources/Painting-and-Decorating/articles
Cheers
Danial
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Good luck on your crackle finish!
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