Crackle Medium Top Coat And Base Coat 200Ml (2 Step)

1.What is Little Birdie 2 step crackle medium?

-The 2 step crackle medium contains 2 bottles - base coat and top coat by using which you can give crackled antique effect to your project.

2.On which surfaces does two step crackle medium work?

-These are  multi-surface friendly. Works on all porous and non porous surfaces including wood, glass, metal, ceramic, plaster, terracotta and more.

3. Where can we use two step crackle medium?

-Can be used on different paint mediums like acrylic and oil and also on decoupage sheets. Can be used for a crackled effect over any finished projects like acrylic and oil paintings, decoupage projects, art journal pages, scrapbook covers, cards etc.

4. Can a beginner use Little Birdie 2 step crackle medium?

-Yes, it is easy to use once you know few simple steps: Use a clean flat synthetic brush apply the base coat. The base coat is looks milky and turns transparent on drying. It will remain tacky to touch on drying though.
Once the base coat looks transparent, apply the top coat. The top coat dries completely non tacky and transparent cracks are formed as it dries. Highlighted the cracks with metallic wax of desired colour.

5. Can I use heat tool to speed dry the two step crackle medium?

-It is advisable to allow the base and top coat crackle medium to dry naturally for few hours or leave overnight to get the perfect crackle effect.

6. How to get bigger cracks?

-The size of cracks depends on thickness of base and top coats of crackle medium. Apply thick coats for larger cracks and vice versa.

7. What is the difference between one step and 2 step crackle mediums in decoupage?

-One step can be used as a background for Decoupage however 2 step can be done on a decoupaged surface.

8. Do we need to varnish the artwork after using two step crackle medium?

-Yes, it is important to varnish your artwork to protect it. You need to wait for 24 hours after you fill the cracks.

9. What to use to fill the cracks?

-To fill the cracks you can use pigment, distress inks or chalk ink pads, oil based paints or metallic wax. Work in small portions at a time and gently wipe off excess with a dry cloth or tissue.