Mont Marte Crackle Paste 250ml

Create interesting textures and effects in your paintings with our crackle paste. This opaque medium can be used on a range of surfaces and is great for both acrylic and oil paints.

• Ideal for a range of surfaces including canvas, wood, and polymer clay.
• Creates texture and crackle effects.
• Great for building surfaces.
• Dried to a white, opaque finish.
• Suitable for acrylic and oil paints.

Directions:

• Apply a consistent, thin layer of crackle paste to your surface with a flat taklon brush and wait till dry before painting.
• For more cracks, apply a thin coat of acrylic paint to the surface first to allow the paste to sit on a surface that moves underneath the paste (allowing for more cracks).
• Drying time 2-3hrs (may vary).

Handy Hints:

• For best results paint the crackle onto a smooth, glossy surface.
• Works better on large areas because the paste has more surface area to shrink back to and crackle.
• For a smaller crackle effect, apply a thin layer of crackle and wait till it dries.
• For a larger crackle effect, apply a thin layer of PVA glue to the surface and wait at least 20-30 minutes before applying the crackle paste.
• An even undercoat of glossy acrylic is ideal for timber surfaces.
• Note: If the product is applied too quickly it can become ‘immovable’, (impacting the shrinking of the paste), stopping the cracks from properly forming.