Mix colored paint with some glue with the ratio 2 1 and then paint over the nearly dried glue.
Crackle paint effect on furniture.
The amount of paint and glue used will determine the amount of crackling.
When the glue dries it will constrict and give the crackle paint effect on your furniture.
However it typically looks most realistic on wooden pieces that naturally weather over time.
Paint the furniture black and allow to dry to act as a base coat.
How to crackle paint furniture with elmer s glue.
Step 3 apply the crackle medium photo by wendell t.
Crackle paint effect is one of my most favorite techniques.
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.
Once you have an even coat let it dry overnight.
Choose a decorative item or piece of furniture to crackle paint.
Give a chair table or shelf an aged appearance using elmer s glue to create a crackle painted surface.
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.
Crackle paint mediums are widely available.
Even though i do this on a wooden charger plate you will just do the same thing on your furniture or home decor projects.
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.