Paint the furniture black and allow to dry to act as a base coat.
Crackle paint effect on furniture.
Crackle painting works on many different surfaces and materials such as ceramic and canvas.
Crackle paint effect is one of my most favorite techniques.
Mix colored paint with some glue with the ratio 2 1 and then paint over the nearly dried glue.
Be sure to dab paint in the cracks and crevices of the furniture.
Choose a decorative item or piece of furniture to crackle paint.
I am a sucker for an old world and weathered look.
Apply a coat of water based yellow or white wood glue we use a cup of titebond to all surfaces.
When the glue dries it will constrict and give the crackle paint effect on your furniture.
Step 3 apply the crackle medium photo by wendell t.
Make sure that you don t use latex paint for this because latex paint doesn t crack.
The amount of paint and glue used will determine the amount of crackling.
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.
To give furniture an antique crackle decorative finish.
Even though i do this on a wooden charger plate you will just do the same thing on your furniture or home decor projects.
Consider crackle painting an old rocking chair a decorative crate or a piece of wall art.
Once you have an even coat let it dry overnight.
How to crackle paint furniture with elmer s glue.
However it typically looks most realistic on wooden pieces that naturally weather over time.