Is there a way to make paint on a piece of furniture crackle and chip?
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I think the process should have been done first,however I found this site . chalkpaintideas.com/how-to-crackle-chalk-paint/
Agreed- I believe the trick is in the drying. Here's a good tutorial from a fellow Hometalker http://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/creating-the-crackle-2882155
Creating the Crackle
There is actually a "crackle" medium that you can purchase. Easy 3 steps... paint base color, apply crackle coat, then apply top coat - usually a different contrasting color or lighter or darker shade than the base paint.
I've used Vintage Market and Design Timeworn with GREAT results.
https://www.vintagemarketanddesign.com/collections/timeworn
Nice look. Thank you for sharing! I'll check out the site. I appreciate your response.
Whenever I've done crackling paint projects I first apply some thinned down elmer's glue with a little water. Apply that and allow to dry. After that the paint of your choice.