How to Apply Hide Glue Crackle
- 1). Paint a base coat onto a sanded, bare piece of furniture. The base coat should be darker than the top coat. For instance, paint a dark-brown base coat that will show through a top coat of creme or eggshell. The base coat will be the color of the cracks. Let dry.
- 2). Apply a coat of the crackle hide glue to the entire surface of the painted furniture with a paintbrush; paint with smooth strokes in a single direction for a directional crackle. Let dry at least 24 hours. The thicker the application, the deeper the cracks. For thin cracks, apply a thin application. Let rest for 15 minutes, or until sticky.
- 3). Paint, quickly, the entire piece of furniture with the top coat of paint; this is the color that will crackle. Paint in smooth one-direction strokes or use a rolling brush for a more uniform look. Let dry 24 hours before handling.
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