I'm wondering if anyone has used the method outlined on this site:
http://makethebestofthings.blo.....-glue.html
My mom had found a spray paint crackle kit at the dollar store (the sticker on it was from lowes and had a "clearance" price of 10.97) but I emptied that can just spraying a tiny shelf and 2 small picture frames. I see that I can buy a qt of Valspar crackle medium for 15 bucks....but I can get a gallon of glue for 14 bucks.
I want to crackle a small dresser, I suppose I should just try it out on a scrap of wood and see what happens but I figured I'd see if anyone else has already done this.
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Tsu Dho Nimh
Tue, 09/07/2010 - 07:50
It works but you will have to experiment to see what combination of thinned paint and drying time for the glue gives you the results you want.
You have several variables:
1 - amount of glue thinning
2 - thickness of glue coat
3 - drying time for glue
4 - paint coat thinned or not.
Take some scraps of lumber and give them all a base coat, and mess with the crackling. Label the boards so you know what you did, and store them for the next time.
anawhite (not verified)
Wed, 09/08/2010 - 12:27
I've heard of this working too, but haven't done it myself! Please share your results - would love to know if this actually works. I agree, that crackle finish is so spendy!