Crackle Finish Furniture Ideas
Another way to distress furniture which is often used for tabletops is to strike the surface with a hammer a chisel and or a heavy chain.
Crackle finish furniture ideas. White glue may also be used as a crackle glaze medium. How to apply a crackle finish. Step 3 apply the crackle medium photo by wendell t. 1000 ideas about crackle furniture on pinterest refurbished.
I wouldn t trust it on a furniture makeover. Once you have an even coat let it dry overnight. I d use a good crackle product like amy howards cracked gesso to get a consistent high quality finish that furniture projects require. 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.
Be sure to dab paint in the cracks and crevices of the furniture. Clay chalk mineral base paint. Are you loving my simple. If you re unfamiliar with using crackle glaze practice on sanded scrap wood before tackling an actual project.
Crackle painting diy painting distressed furniture vintage furniture paint furniture furniture makeover desk redo recycled crafts aqua dresser hue i design. Tape off any surface areas you don t want to crackle paint. The color peeking through the cracks in the finish is the base coat. This look can be mimicked with a crackle finish.
Add an even more modern take by updating the handles too. Feb 28 2019 explore goddess gypsea s board crackle finishes followed by 146 people on pinterest. For a goof proof finish choose commercial crackle medium sold at craft stores. Color fun with american paint company chalk and clay paint american paint company.
Old ugly thrift store brown desk turned into a quaint vanity or entryway mail table via blue crackle paint. See more ideas about crackle painting redo furniture diy painting. This finish may be applied to a completed table or other furniture project with no exposed hardware such as hinges or knobs. Brush the glue on a base coated piece and when the glue is just dry enough to form a thin skin brush on the top coat color.
Then apply a thick layer of the milk white substance. As the glue dries completely a subtle crackle effect appears. When the entire crackle finish is dry seal the piece with a coat of acrylic polyurethane. Overview how to paint a crackle finish on furniture this old house.
Subtle webbed cracks in a painted or stained furniture piece create an antique look that stands out in a modern home.