2oz Artiste Acrylic Medium – Crackle Medium – DOA763007
Achieve a charming, weathered look instantly with Docrafts Artiste Crackle Medium. This specialized technical medium is designed to create a "weathered" or "distressed" effect by causing the top layer of paint to split and crack, revealing the color underneath. It is the essential tool for any crafter looking to add vintage character, rustic charm, or an antique "heirloom" feel to modern items.
The 2oz (59ml) bottle is equipped with the Artiste flip-top cap, keeping the medium at the perfect consistency for consistent cracking results.
Key Features & Benefits
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Instant Antiquing: Creates realistic, aged cracks in your topcoat of paint. The size and direction of the cracks can be manipulated based on your application technique.
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Quick-Drying Efficiency: Designed in the UK to fit into a busy crafting schedule, this medium is dry to the touch in just one hour.
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Contrast Effects: By using a different color for your base coat and your top coat, you can create striking visual effects (e.g., gold peeking through cracked black paint).
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Multi-Surface Use: Works beautifully on wood, paper, card, and canvas, making it a versatile addition to your upcycling and mixed-media kit.
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Water-Based & Non-Toxic: Safe to use and easy to clean up. Simply wash your brushes with soap and water before the medium sets.
How to Use (The 3-Step Process)
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Base Coat: Apply a layer of Artiste Acrylic paint in the color you want to see through the cracks. Let it dry completely.
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Crackle Medium: Apply an even layer of the Crackle Medium over the base coat. For large cracks, apply a thick layer; for fine "spider-web" cracks, apply a thin layer. Let it dry (approx. 1 hour).
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Top Coat: Brush on a contrasting color of Artiste Acrylic paint in a single pass. Do not over-brush. Cracks will begin to appear as the top layer dries!
Ideal Applications
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Shabby Chic Decor: Perfect for aging picture frames, jewelry boxes, and small furniture pieces to give them a "found in an attic" look.
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Mixed Media Backgrounds: Add complex texture and visual interest to canvas boards or scrapbook covers.
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Vintage Signage: Create rustic, "weathered-by-the-elements" wooden signs for the home or garden.
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Holiday Crafts: Ideal for creating "antique" Christmas ornaments or "parchment-style" Halloween decor.
Technical Specifications
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Brand: Docrafts Artiste
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Product: Crackle Medium
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Size: 2oz / 59ml
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Base: Water-based Acrylic Additive
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MPN: DOA 763007
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EAN: 5038041935390
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Drying Time: 1 Hour (Dry to touch)
Pro Tip: The direction of your brushstrokes when applying the top coat determines the direction of the cracks. Brush in one direction for linear cracks, or use a dabbing motion with a sponge for a random, crazed effect!