Liquitex Crackle Paste Professional Acrylic Mediums
- To produce a structurally stable crackle effect on hard surfaces, use either alone or in combination with colour
- Lightfast & archival, Non-yellowing, Water-resistant when dry
- Intermixable with all Liquitex materials
What it does
- On hard surfaces, as it dries, it produces a crackling effect
- Dries to a tough, opaque surface
- Maintains the archival quality, longevity, and adherence of the paint
How to use it
- Use only on rigid supports
- When dried, it can be painted over or utilised alone
- It is possible to combine it with acrylic colours, but no more than 15% paint to 85% medium
- Using a palette knife, spread paste evenly across the surface
- Prior to repainting, let the surface cure for at least 24 hours
- The degree of cracking may vary depending on how thickly you apply it; thicker applications will produce more noticeable results but take longer to dry
- Use a base coat of fluid or gel media to seal wood surfaces and allow it to dry before usage. application of Crackle Paste
- Fully compatible with all Liquitex products
- Between 5 and 10 mm is the recommended thickness for the crackling effect
How not to use it
- Avoid dilution with water
- Avoid forcing drying with a heater or fan as this may cause little or no cracking
- Try not to add a slow drying media to try to lengthen the drying period as this will impair the cracking result
Product is made in France
237 ML Bottle