Applicraft : Craquelure Base : Large Crack Effect : Water Based : 100 ml
Product code: CBL100
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INFORMATION
Craquelure is a two part application which reproduces the delicate effect of cracked varnish. Applied to a decorated surface it will create fine web-like surface cracks within hours. The cracks are then coloured with artists’ oil colour (for example raw umber) which will give an antique look.
Applicraft offers a choice of three mediums, one for small fine cracking, one for medium and one for larger cracks. It is the base coat used that determines the size of the cracks so select one which is most appropriate to your project.
Craquelure is not an exact science and you will find that no two surfaces will be exactly the same. The thickness of the base and top coats will affect the size of the cracks so always experiment first.
Note: craquelure and other two-part cracking systems only work if you apply one coat in one direction, wait for it to get tacky (but don’t let it dry completely,) then apply the second coat in the opposite direction. The two coats drying then pull on each other to create the cracks.
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