Snap, Crackle, Recycle!
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» KaronGoodman - Crackle Successes
Do you have a piece that was a crackle success? Write and tell us about it -- or maybe if you have a crackle "oops" story, you can tell us about that one, too! I failed with a picture frame once, but a chest of drawers that was my first attempt was a pretty good success -- at least I learned a lot!-- posted by KaronGoodman
» LJCrowe - sponge technique..
Karon, hi. I love the effect of crackle, but whenever I've used a brush I never seem to get a good look. What I've found is most effective is to apply the crackle medium with a foam brush - pretty thick. Then use a light coat of paint from a basic kitchen sponge. This gives the crackle and aged webbed look and some areas will be thinner or thicker depending on the sponge. I did this on a chest of drawers and it looked great. Since I discovered this method, I have done several paper boxes and picture frames to access my new home. I used copper metallic paints and variations on green and got some wonderful stuff to accent our new italian slate floor in the kitchen/walkway thru livingroom.-- posted by LJCrowe
» KaronGoodman - Gotta try that one!
Hi, Lauri -- what a great idea! I'll have to try crackling your way and see what happens for me. It's such a fussy treatment, and I appreciate all suggestions. I've learned, too, that you have to apply the crackle medium pretty thick to get good results. I'm terribly partial to brushes, but I'll give the kitchen sponge a try -- thanks for sharing
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