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Mary, this should help you out
https://www.hometalk.com/28142473/crackle-paint-technique
Crackle Paint Technique
Here's a youtube tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Yz0ZzbpfFY Good luck, I've always wanted to try it!
Here are some ideas: https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=crackle%20paint
You can sand over the paint
Hello there,
This is a two part system. A chemical reaction takes place! The system should be available in a good paint shop or maybe craft shop. Hope that helps.
Hi Mary, this might help you:
https://www.hometalk.com/2882155/creating-the-crackle
Creating the Crackle
Do you mean with crackle paint? I used crackle paint with a project here and loved how it turned out: https://happydealhappyday.com/pinecone-topiary-white-crackle-texture-paint/
I have used both school glue & Hyde glue methods.
Hyde glue you let dry overnight & then paint.
School glue you paint on top of it, wet.
Both methods you cannot overwork the paint and you must work fast
There is a paint that you apply to surface of your cabinet to achieve that effect .Check that pin https://www.pinterest.com/pin/23573598028832828/
School glue works best.
Here is how to add a crackle effect to new wood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5TcVops3og
Hello at the craft store you can find many products to crackle paint. Very often there are two part system.