So I found this super amazing way to CRACKLE anything and everything!
So simple and easy to do!
Step 1: Paint anything with a base paint.
(Spray paint, primer, any color)
Note: this is the color that will show
through your top coat.
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| This is the before picture. My mom painted this bed for me when I was about 8. Isn't it just beautiful!?! The white is perfect for the undercoat though! |
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| I sanded anything that I didn't want to show through as much. i.e. The blue birds and hearts! |
Step 2: After your base coat is dry completely.
Brush on a thin or thick coat of
Elmer's All Purpose Glue.
Did you hear that right?...YES!)
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| Any white craft glue that dries clear will work. Even the Dollar Tree glue works fine. |
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| This is what it looks like when coated with the glue. Some thin spots and some thick. It all works! |
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| I paint the glue on in different strokes to make it crackle different directions. |
Let it sit until it is tacky and sticky
but, not dry completely.
(If you let it dry completely just add another coat)
Step three: Paint your top paint color!
The brush strokes don't have to be perfect either.
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| Any color works and any type of paint works!!! |
Let it dry and watch the magic happen!
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| Voila!!! |
I still have another amazing project with this
but, I will update as soon as it is completely finished and set up!!!
Happy Crackling!!!
