There are several ways to do this if you can spray lacquer i can tell how
it is done
If you can't there is a method with Varnish but i'll have to find the book
that gives me the formula.
It will probably crack with old age before i can find it but let me know
and I will look for it <G>
"Connearney" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I recently saw a new hutch that was dyed an ebony color and had a clear
> finish the surface of which was covered in very small cracks. It was
> certainly done on purpose (some other pieces in the showroom had the same
> effect). Any Ideas on how to achieve that effect? Thanks in advance for
> any help.
>
>
The generic name is "crackle", believe it or not. Brush it on a
(usually) an acrylic paint and it will pucker. Finish with a varnish.
You'd have to talk to somebody at an art supplies store for use on other
surfaces.
mahalo,
jo4hn
Connearney wrote:
> I recently saw a new hutch that was dyed an ebony color and had a clear
> finish the surface of which was covered in very small cracks. It was
> certainly done on purpose (some other pieces in the showroom had the same
> effect). Any Ideas on how to achieve that effect? Thanks in advance for
> any help.
>
>
Never done it but I've read where you coat the surface with hide glue
(Franklin's) and it creates this affect. There's also crackle spray paints
available at hobby / arts and crafts stores.
It's all I can do to keep the cracks out of my projects... and you want to
put them in!
Bob S.
"Connearney" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I recently saw a new hutch that was dyed an ebony color and had a clear
> finish the surface of which was covered in very small cracks. It was
> certainly done on purpose (some other pieces in the showroom had the same
> effect). Any Ideas on how to achieve that effect? Thanks in advance for
> any help.
>
>
On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 14:57:58 GMT, "Connearney"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I recently saw a new hutch that was dyed an ebony color and had a clear
>finish the surface of which was covered in very small cracks.
A very basic effect.
Find a good book on paint effects, some hide glue (the cold stuff in
the tube works OK) and some acrylic glaze medium (from a good paint
shop). Then you can mix your own.
You can also buy ready-mixed crackle glazes. These are incredibly
expensive, compared to buying a glaze and making your own.