Crackle Paint Effect On Furniture

Crackle paint effect is one of my most favorite techniques.

Crackle paint effect on furniture. While the glue is still tacky paint on a coat of lighter colored latex paint. Be sure to dab paint in the cracks and crevices of the furniture. I am a sucker for an old world and weathered look. The amount of paint and glue used will determine the amount of crackling.

Give a chair table or shelf an aged appearance using elmer s glue to create a crackle painted surface. When the glue dries it will constrict and give the crackle paint effect on your furniture. When the primed piece is dry use a paintbrush to apply the color you want to show through in the crackle finish brushing in the direction of the grain. Apply a coat of water based yellow or white wood glue we use a cup of titebond to all surfaces.

How to crackle paint furniture with elmer s glue. To give furniture an antique crackle decorative finish. However it typically looks most realistic on wooden pieces that naturally weather over time. Crackle paint mediums are widely available.

Once you have an even coat let it dry overnight. Mix colored paint with some glue with the ratio 2 1 and then paint over the nearly dried glue. Step 3 apply the crackle medium photo by wendell t. Even though i do this on a wooden charger plate you will just do the same thing on your furniture or home decor projects.

Choose a decorative item or piece of furniture to crackle paint. Make sure that you don t use latex paint for this because latex paint doesn t crack.