Acrylics Crackle Medium.

[Richard61]

Hi everyone.
A quick question......... Has anyone had any success with using acrylic crackle medium and if so, can they share the secret please?
I have tried using Vallejo's own medium and an artists type, both of which have not even provided a hairline crack, let alone the effect of peeling, flakey paint
I can only assume it must be me and not the product.

Richard.

 

[captnenglish]

I have had the same results

 

[Richard61]

Ah, well at least it's not just me then

Richard.

 

[montythefirst]

yeah no luck myself

 

[Karlosfandango]

I've had a little success, a bit hit and miss. Wasn't consistent!
Might try again in the near future.
Karl

 

[DEL]

Have a look at one of Massive Voodoos tutorials looks like it took these guys a bit of experimentation before they 'cracked' it
http://massivevoodoo.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/tutorial-working-with-crackel-medium.html
and the supplier is.....
http://timholtz.com/cha-winter-2013-sneak-peek-ranger-distress/
Cheers
Derek

 

[Sturm Grenadier]

Hello Richard, I have used the Tim Holtz Distress Crakle Paint (white-picket fence) on wood with amazing results. I applied it thin, and in a few minutes it started to crack. I then took a sharp hobby knife and flicked away portions of the paint to get a chipped effect. It produces a very realistic effect. The wood was painted first with a weathered gray color. The thicker the crackle paint is applied, the larger the cracks. Hope this helps a little. Regards, SG

 

[Richard61]

Thanks guys.
I might try that Tim Holtz paint, certainly what I have already is no good. I've tried painting over the medium, putting medium over the paint, mixing paint with the medium and each time I get the same result.....No effect at all.

Richard.

 

[Mirofsoft]

Have a look at one of Massive Voodoos tutorials looks like it took these guys a bit of experimentation before they 'cracked' it
http://massivevoodoo.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/tutorial-working-with-crackel-medium.html
and the supplier is.....
http://timholtz.com/cha-winter-2013-sneak-peek-ranger-distress/
Cheers
Derek

Thanks for sharing
Now I can make copy of the Joconde