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Getting a Crackle Paint Finish with School Glue!

Jane and Sonja
Learn how to crackle paint with glue that you likely have at home! You'll love this easy crackle paint finish technique using just a few supplies including the school glue.
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Ingredients
  

  • Scrap wood block
  • Decoart Dazzling Metallics Paint Splendid Gold
  • Decoart Chalky Finish Paint Carbon black
  • White or clear school glue such as Elmer’s
  • Gold metallic paint pen
  • 1/8" Gold ribbon

Instructions
 

  • Paint your surface with the base color that will be showing through the crackle. Let dry completely.
  • Paint a generous coat of school glue onto the surface. Brush it in one direction for best results. Let dry until TACKY
  • While the glue is still tacky, brush the surface paint color over it.
  • Allow the paint to air dry, or use an air gun to speed up the drying.
  • As the paint dries, the crackle finish will form like magic!
  • Let the paint and glue dry completely. This may take several hours depending on the thickness of the glue.
  • Once dry, use the gold paint pen to add the Halloween quote or phrase.
  • Tie a gold ribbon about a third of the way down from the top edge.
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