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Post by StepwisePilot on Mar 21, 2023 23:10:01 GMT -5
What do people here use for crackle paint? If you are unsure as to what that is, it's a type of paint that you later on thick onto a base or whatever, and when it dries it splits and cracks apart.
Up until now I've been using something from GW (agrellan earth I think it's called. Probably spelled it wrong). However, the pot doesn't have enough in it. I need much more, but don't know any companies that do texture paint beyond GW.
So, if any of you know anything, please let me know.
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Post by StepwisePilot on Mar 22, 2023 2:27:08 GMT -5
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Post by brujonation on Mar 22, 2023 9:45:22 GMT -5
Hey buddy, I've been using Golden Crackle Paste, you can pick it up from Michael's, I use the 30% off coupon, and its reasonable. the paste itself is "OK". I think the agrellan earth or whatevers the gw one is has a definately more pronounced effect for sure. I find with the golden stuff it does crackle, however 2 things. firstly, I doesn't stick well to straight plastic bases, I've had an issue where as the paste is drying, it will lift off the base, meaning it doesn't crackle, and will flake off. I found using a bit of pva glue down on the base them spreading the paste over top seems to work. secondly, this stuff is fragile so after priming, a good layer of paint is needed, dry brush it gently, and definatly lock it in with some varnish. amd guess also I find it tricky to get an even semi thin layer, I think they recommend 2mm thickness minimum, and varying thicknesses will also effect the way it cracks as it dries. canada.michaels.com/en/golden-artist-colors-crackle-paste/10121241.html?r=g
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Post by kurdz on Mar 22, 2023 11:35:13 GMT -5
That was going to be my suggestion. It certainly is not the same, but similar effect.
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Post by StepwisePilot on Mar 25, 2023 20:57:57 GMT -5
Update.
I wasn't able to find the recommended crackle paste at Michaels sadly. I did find something at ArtNoise downtown however that works, although not the way I was hoping for. :/
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