I've noticed splits wood in my wooden nutcrackers
This glossy paint will be hard to match. I really would like to have an idea of preventing cracks. These nutcrackers are well stored wrapped in tissue stored inside a home.
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Do you have a picture you could share?
Maybe it is from the wood drying out? This video might help, although it is about splitting wood in furniture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAWz4wd9LXg
The wood has probably gotten dried out. At this point you could use wood filler in the cracks, but then you'd need to paint over it with the same colors. Maybe embrace the cracks? More rustic looking!
Try filling the splits with wood glue. Use toothpicks and Qtips to force the glue in. Gently wrap rubber bands to see if the splits close. Even if they splits don't close the glue will prevent any further splits
I agree, you can fill it or leave it as is.
Maybe this will have some useful info it you can use.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/q-i-need-to-repaint-my-nutcracker-20747341
How to repaint my nutcracker
here is more info for you https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBH_enUS787US787&q=how+to+stop+a+crack+in+wood+from+spreading&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjg-cShqKbtAhUXa80KHRHwCc4Q1QIoAnoECAcQAw
Hello A photograph might show your problem best to get best reply to correct your situation.
I would suggest using Elmer’s wood putty to fill defects and acrylic craft paints to touch up repaired areas. Smooth filled area with moist finger to get smooth repair and not need sanding. Hope this helps.
Hi! I agree with repairing the cracks. Use paintable wood repair materials. Good luck! Stay safe!
I have done this several times! I have also filled with wood putty or glue. for drying I place an old hand towel around the nutcracker and then put a clamp on the nutcracker. 9th towel will keep the clamp from causing dents and scratches! You will probably still have to do touch up painting but I haven't had any problems with them cracking further!