Golden Artist Colors – Crackle Paste (To create a cracking and vintage effect)

Crackle Paste is a thick, opaque material that cracks as it dries. The size and extent of the cracking pattern depends on the thickness of application, and environmental conditions during drying and other factors. Dries to an opaque, matte finish, with an absorbent surface suitable for acrylic paints and mediums. (Item # 3557)

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Golden Artist Colors Crackle Paste is a thick, opaque white, water-based acrylic medium designed to create deep, rustic,, or spiderweb-like cracks as it dries, ideal for texture and vintage effects. It dries to an absorbent matte finish that can be painted, tinted, or sealed, generally cracking more as it dries thicker.

Key Features and Usage Guidelines:

• Cracking Mechanism: The paste cracks naturally as it cures, with the pattern size depending on application thickness (thicker = larger cracks).
• Application: Apply with a palette knife to rigid, primed surfaces to prevent warping.
• Drying Time: Cracks form as it dries, typically within 24 hours, though thick applications may take up to 3 days.
• Customization: It can be tinted with up to 10% acrylic paint before application or painted over once dry.
• Durability: The dried surface is highly absorbent; it is recommended to seal it with Golden GAC 500, acrylic glazing liquid, or soft gel to increase longevity.
• Variable Results: The crackle pattern is influenced by environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, airflow) and can be unpredictable, making artist testing necessary.