When these layers dry the crackle medium shrinks and oulls bold cracks in the finish.
Folk art crackle medium drying time.
For indoor and outdoor use.
When step one is dry about 15 20 minutes apply step two fine crackle finish using your 3 4 brush.
Folk art crackle medium.
Do not get impatient.
This normally takes around 30 minutes you ll know it s ready for the next step when your fingers don t stick to the surface.
Gives a weathered time worn finish to projects.
As step two dries you will begin to see the finish crackle.
Allow varnish to dry to the touch between coats approximately 15 minutes.
Allow this coat to fully dry 12 hours.
Delta select multi surface acrylic modern jade.
For heavily used items apply 2 3 coats allowing dry time between coats.
Apply a layer of the crackle medium and allow to dry naturally.
Apply like you would varnish.
I keep a small fan in my studio so i can set pieces in front of it and work on other things while it dries.
Once you are done applying a relatively even coat of crackle medium let it dry thoroughly.
Letting the crackle medium dry completely is critical as without sufficient dry times no cracking will occur.
Allow the crackle medium to dry for one to two hours.
This may take a while but you can speed it up using a blow dryer or setting your piece in front of a fan.
The folk art brand crackle gave me exactly the crackle i wanted for very little effort.
Clean up while wet with soap and water.
Using a synthetic bristle brush apply an even coat of crackle medium making sure that you do not over brush.
If you give the piece more than four hours of drying time you will have to reapply.
Using a soft bristle brush apply to dry clean surface.
Step 3 apply your top coat.
Apply delta ceramcoat brown antiquing gel with a sponge brush or your 3 4 brush.
Mix well by rolling bottle on table top.
Apply at room temperature and avoid using when the relative humidity is over 85.
Folk art crackle medium is applied between two layers of paint or paint and varnish.