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Our ANTIQUE CRACKLE is a natural liquid gelatin.
Using ANTIQUE CRACKLE is an easy way to achieve a
weathered or "alligatored" look on furniture, picture
frames, signs, etc. It is preferred by custom furniture
builders, interior designers, artists, craftsmen, and
do-it-yourselfers. It is biodegradeable and non-toxic,
brushes on easily and dries to a clear satin finish.
APPLICATIONS
ANTIQUE CRACKLE can be used with either Milk Paint or
some other water-based finishes. It is applied over a
dried newly painted surface before the final coat and
causes this final coat of paint to crackle. It can also
be applied directly to clean surfaces such as bare wood,
primed metal, glass, wallboard and previously painted or
varnished surfaces. The final coat of Milk Paint is
applied after the crackle is dry. It can also be used as
a crackle "glaze", creating a clear, crackled topcoat
over bare wood or paint. For this effect a clear
water-based finish such as our Clear Coat is applied
over a layer of ANTIQUE CRACKLE.
ADVANTAGES
| Works with either
Milk Paint or some other water-based finishes |
Adheres to most
clean surfaces |
| Completely
environmentally safe and non-toxic |
Non-flammable |
| A variety of
crackle effects can be achieved |
No odor when
dry |
| Easily cleaned up
with water |
Fast drying |
| Long shelf life |
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PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Color:
Light Camel; dries clear/satin |
VOC'S:
Maximum = 0.08 Lbs./Gal, 9.28 Grams/Liter |
| Consistency: Viscosity of
syrup |
Clean Up:
Warm Water |
| Temperature: -30° F to
+500° F |
Drying
Time: Approximately 2 to 3 hours |
| Combustibility:
Non-combustible |
Freeze/Thaw
Stability: Excellent |
| Shelf Life:
1 to 2 years at room temperature. Indefinite, if
refrigerated or frozen. |
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APPLICATION TECHNIQUES
Please Note: Decorative finishing is an art and
not a science. Instructions for use are not precise due
to the many variables, such as type of surface,
temperature, humidity, personal taste, etc. However two
rules should always be followed in the application of
the ANTIQUE CRACKLE, or any other finish for that
matter:
| 1} |
Make sure the
surface is perfectly clean. |
| 2} |
Always test ANTIQUE
CRACKLE on a scrap piece of the same or similar
material as the surface to be
finished. |
| 1} |
Apply ANTIQUE CRACKLE
in a generous even coat. If painting on vertical
surfaces, you may need less to prevent sagging. A
stiff brush is preferred. |
| 2} |
The ANTIQUE CRACKLE
flows easiest at room temperature, or a bit
warmer. If cold, the container of crackle medium
may be placed in a tub of hot or warm water which
may help it flow easier. |
| 3} |
After drying, flow the
final coat of paint over the CRACKLE with full
brush strokes in one direction. Use enough paint
so you don't have to go over the same area twice.
This could disturb the crackles that form as the
paint dries. If the paint is thin, crackles will
be smaller. Thicker paint will make larger
crackles. If the paint is too thick or
thin, or if there is too much paint on the final
coat, crackles may not appear at all. With a
little testing and practice you can become
proficient in a short amount of time. |
| 4} |
If the crackled
surface will be exposed to any water spotting, the
surface should be protected with a clear finish
such as Watco oil, polyurethane, wax, or other
non-water borne finish. Water could spoil
the effect you have just
created. |
AVAILABLE SIZES
| one pint |
liquid measure |
covers approximately 25 sq.
ft |
| one quart |
liquid measure |
covers approximately 50 sq.
ft |
| one gallon |
liquid measure |
covers approximately 200
sq.ft |
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