Fineline crackle varnish Transparent 2x100 ml

A two-steps water based crackle varnish that dries clear, making it ideal for creating a cracked porcelain or aged, crackled effect over painted decorative designs or plain basecoated surfaces. It is great for acrylic and picture crackling techniques. It is recommended to use the dry brush horizontally for evenly distribution.

1. Apply the Step 1 of  crackle varnish. Dry it for 2 - 3 hours without a hairdryer. Step 1 must become transparent completely! 

2. Apply the Step 2 of crackle varnish. Leave it to dry for 4-5 hours without a hairdryer. Fine cracks will appear on drying. If the cracks are not appear in 4- 6  hours, you can use hairdrier to give a boost.

3. To emphasize the cracks apply patina CL006, CL007 or CL017. Remove excess patina by clean and dry fabric.onto the surface.

4. The second layer of varnish will not become waterproof when dried. Apply a layer of solvent varnish one day after finishing the cracked surface.

The pattern of cracks depends on the thickness of the Step 1 applied.

The first Step should be left to dry until transparent. Drying time depends on the thickness of the layer. Sometimes the first step dries in 2 hours if it's thick. However, don't let it dry overnight, as it will overdry. If you apply a very thin 1. Step, the cracks will be very very small. Once the first Step has become transparent, apply the second Step. Dry it with a warm hair dryer for about 15 minutes. Then apply a solvent-based patina. After 24 hours, apply a solvent-based varnish.