While it is possible to apply Crackle Paste onto a wide variety of surfaces, the extreme shrinking can warp flexible products like paper or canvas. Don't dilute this acrylic medium with water or try to speed up the drying time as this may result in less or no cracking. Cracklé effect is coming out after 4-6 hours; if drying with hairdryer the Step 2 sets in 10 minutes.

It’s easy to use and highly flexible, the depth of cracks increasing the more you apply and according to the environment in which drying takes place. The thicker the application, the more crackled the effect will be but allow for a longer drying time.Depending on the thickness of the application and due to environmental factors , the size and depth of the cracks can vary. The XL Crackle Paste is a structural paste for the production of cracks which appear as the paste dries. We always suggest experimenting before working on your final pieces to make sure you can achieve the effect you’re after. Therefore, applications onto rigid supports such as wooden panels, sheetrock (decorative/faux finish applications) or hardboard are recommended. Dries to an opaque, matte finish, with an absorbent surface suitable for acrylic paints and mediums.

Crackle mediums have been around for a while but this exciting new development takes it a step further. Do not force dry Crackle Paste, nor try to slow the drying by adding Retarder or other additives, as both conditions may interfere with the products ability to crack.

In general, the Mont Marte crackle paste works better on larger areas because the paste has more surface area to shrink back to and ‘crackle’. Some gels incorporate pumice, glass or acrylic granules that impart unique reflective, rough or absorbent surface qualities. The kit consists of two parts, either a white or black base (primer) and the XL Crackle paste for the top layer. This is a highly variable product, and it should NOT be assumed that it will perform exactly the same each time the product is used.

If you apply a thick layer or apply it with a very heavy hand, your paste is less likely to crack because of the thick layer underneath, so be sure to use a flat taklon brush or a palette knife to allow the paste to be applied with an even, thin coating. Apply the crackle paste to a rigid surface using a palette knife and leave it to dry for at least 24 hours. Crackle Paste by Golden has a very thick consistency and is an opaque cracking material that is engineered to develop deep canyon like cracks as it cures and dries. The base/primer can be pigmented by adding acrylic paints, acrylic ink or resin pigments (no more than 20% addition by weight). Gerstaecker Crackle Paste is a ready-to-use, fine, white, highly absorbent acrylic paste for crackle effects.For smaller cracks, apply a thin layer/coating of crackle to your surface and allow it to dry before any painting. com/blog/2019/07/30/golden-acrylic-mediums-comparison/" target="_blank">comparison of Golden Acrylic Mediums on our blog. This medium is opaque, so can't be applied over the top of existing work to give it a crackled appearance.