The technique covered in this video lesson is working with texture on Stonehenge paper to make a very simple, yet beautiful background. You can sand, paint and collage on top of this to push your background into a formal piece of art.
How to Use Raw Paintable Crackle Paint
Supplies
Background Type:
- Stonehenge Paper
Palette: DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics
- Cobalt Teal Hue- DMFA10
- Interference Blue – DMFA101
Prep and Mediums
- DecoArt Media Crackle Paint – DMM15
- DecoArt Media White Gesso – DMM18
- DecoArt Media Matte Medium – DMM20
Brushes:
Royal Aqualon
- 1″ & 3/4″ Wash Glaze – R2700
- #4 Shader – R2150
Royal Soft-Grip
- #8 Bristle Bright – SG1425
General Supplies:
- Royal Brush Square Brush Basin – RD325
- Royal Essentials Palette Paper – RD358
- Royal Painting Knife – LP9
- Unstick Reusable Arts and Crafts Sheet
- Mister Bottle Filled with Water
- Paper Towels
- Baby, Kitchen Wipes or Kitchen cloths (for dry rub application)
- Heat Gun
Manufacturers
- DecoArt – DecoArt.com
- Royal Brush – RoyalBrush.com
- Unstick – Unstick.ca
What did you think?
Have you ever used a crackle product in your art or decor? What did you use and how did you use it? Share in the comments below.