1 & 2 STEP CRACKLE EXPLAINED | DECOUPAGE FOR BEGINNERS

[@kimmm68904]

Excellent video! This is the most thorough and complete look at crackle mediums!! 👏👏👏👏

[@borleyboo5613]

Very clearly explained. I often wondered what the difference was between these crackle mediums. Thank you for another valuable lesson in decoupage techniques. 👍😃

[@IvetaZiedina]

Thank you! That’s exactly what I hoped for when I recorded this video ☺️

[@ankitahalder2954]

This is by far the best detailed video i have watched for crackle mediums... Awesome content and information..

[@michellebaker9961]

I'm going to try this technique tonight when the house is quiet. Such a concise explanation. I'm so pleased I came by your channel 😊

[@shannonbooth6208]

Omg thank you so much for sharing this information!! I might be back with questions 🙋🏻‍♀️. I’m looking for something to go over decoupage and/or transfers etc and totally had it backwards!

[@olgachanachowicz2861]

Thank you so much, Iveta, for taking the time to teach others. It's really appreciated.

[@IvetaZiedina]

It’s my pleasure ❤️ I’m really happy that I have this platform to be able to share the knowledge ☺️

[@he2548]

Very thorough explanation and tutorial. Excellent information. Thank you!

[@ilovemathandswimming]

Such a great video, I feel like I have the confidence to try this now, thank you so much!

[@fred6059]

I am a newbie to this field so thanks for the info.

[@s_a_r_a_jd2204]

Try using a clear wax over top of the darker wax when using the 2 step. The clear wax will act like an eraser and you can pull it back off the unwanted areas.

[@ninaanns7226]

So informative and at a pace can be followed easily. Thank u. Your crafting looks amazing 💕

[@georgieeve2026]

Thank you :) I recently used a 2 step crackle but wasn't getting any cracks. I think I might have been brushing it too much so I'll give your advice a go! ♡

[@carolugazhuyhua6396]

Loved your video, excellent explanation!!! I’ll try crackle soon, I just found out that wax paste is different from antique paste from Pentart, and they use antique paste for crackle.

[@IvetaZiedina]

Thank you! I have the antique paste, tried using it and ended up running off the crackle while trying to clean it up a bit, maybe I wasn’t doing it right 🙈🙈🙈

[@carolugazhuyhua6396]

Dainty Gifts oh good to know I give it a shot and keep in mind what you said. 😊

[@Deepz1412]

Thanks so much for your wonderfully instructive videos 💞. I spent my day learning and creating some decoupage crackle on coasters. Turned out lovely for the first attempt . Here’s a question …. I wonder if I can use 2 step or 1 step crackle medium on a previous work without the crackle ? I’ve just applied mod podge over the decoupage .

[@Judy-z9h]

What type of brushes do you of or paint and cracks varnish. Can you put the steps again for one step crackle solution. Thanks

[@carolinabaezabaeza8408]

Grateful with this Master Class, I really now understand why it didn't work for me, Thanks for sharing.

[@gordonsusanstamp7073]

Hi, one of the best vidoes I have found so far - well done. Been trying to accomplish decoupage on a wooden tray and bought Jo Sonja's "Crackle Medium" and just cannot seem to achieve any crackle effect; followed their instructions ie initial coat of 50/50 PVC glue and base paint then did without the PVC glue - still no crackle and wondered if by using conventional/household water based paints they were too elastic. Then tried Chalk Paint, still no crackle; crackle medium seemed just to achieve promounced brush strokes, tried vertical and horizontal then cross hatching.........no crackle. Any words of wisdom would be welcomed.

[@mishacg]

Please, can you make two step crackle warnish effect with one step crackle .

[@mariad4183]

Loving your style!

[@sushmamandavilli5453]

Well explained. Thank you for sharing 🥰

[@IvetaZiedina]

Thank you! ❤️

[@Alessandra-rr1wk]

I tuoi lavori sono davvero Incantevoli 💞💞💞💞♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@jone6635]

Gracias por este vídeo tan informativo y muy bien explicado. Me encantan tus proyectos 🙏🏻💗

[@lynnellengordon9844]

What size brush do you use and is it a flat, filbert, round, or a wash? Thanks

[@donnatrobaugh1676]

I've got a one step crackle by Dixie Belle which is water based. I want to crack over some rice paper. Could you recommend steps after I decoupage the front of my dresser front. Would I decoupage, then crackle then use a glaze then seal?

[@geetikamalhotra5701]

After using 2 step crackle medium of Little Birdie, I used golden pigment to evident the cracks. But while sealing with Glossy varnish by Little Birdie, the whole thing became milky and fragmented into hard glassy pieces. What can be the reason.

[@jmarie20111]

Great video

[@annielaughton7265]

Great information - thanks so much.

[@sharonvsouthwell]

Wow thankyou for explaining this so well x

[@MadArches]

Really well explained. Thank you 😊 💓

[@marwakanbar6043]

i used with crackles acrylic colors but i didnt gave me the crack effects .what kind of paints better to use??

[@smc9060]

Very interesting and well done. So much to know!

[@IvetaZiedina]

thank you dear

[@teribroberg1719]

I bought the Pentart fine crackle medium and was unaware that it was solvent based. What sealer do you use with it? Is the Polyvine also solvent based?

[@sapnajagasiapatel4384]

Am planning to buy a 2 step crackle from itsy bitsy. Can i use soft pastels with it for highlighting d cracks or will it come out while varnishing? I shall be using Asian paints aquador pu exterior matte varnish along with it.

[@sapnajagasiapatel4384]

Pls reply on priority pls.

[@pelicanseaweed5818]

I am a complete beginner and haven't done any crackling yet (planning too, though). So thank you for this video. I found a one step product (in Australia) that says it does the same thing i.e you apply over a painted surface to get a fine surface crackle effect. The information about the product says that if you want more obvious crackle effect, then apply the medium more thickly. I'll try it and maybe let you know if it works..?

[@pelicanseaweed5818]

One quick question. With the two paint crackle method, can gesso primer coat be the first colour? So if I apply a black gesso and then the one step crackle medium followed by another colour?

[@IvetaZiedina]

yes please, I would love to know how you get on!

[@IvetaZiedina]

I think you should be alright with gesso being the first colour, as long as the top paint is a bit less elastic you should be ok :)

[@pelicanseaweed5818]

@@IvetaZiedina such a late reply from me. Sorry. Worked well with black gesso underneath, then one step crackle, then a deep orange colour. This was for an old wooden mirror frame and the end result matched a chinese black and orange lacquered cabinet over which it hangs.

[@TheRosanne613]

where do you buy your napkins?

[@joycemerrick6345]

Awesome info 💚 thanks bunches for your video

[@IvetaZiedina]

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[@1Alona1]

Hi, I have a question I have 2 steps crackle but I want to use only one step. Is that possible? If it is, should I use step 1 or 2? THANK YOU

[@territimmons8482]

I thought the top coat of a 2 part crackle is what you used to make the crackles show, isn't that correct, without having to use *another medium of some sort that may or may not work🤔

[@Royalmansion]

Great video! straight to the point! One question, i have Pentart fine crackle , and like you, did not have success with wax. I want to order micah powder? there are so many..not sure what economical powder i need? the one for soap? nails? i’m in canada thanks so much

[@IvetaZiedina]

Thank you! I saw that link you posted with mica powders, I haven't tried those myself, but I literally used them as an example for someone else that asked about powders a while ago. To me they seem like the closest match to the metallic pigments I use, The only way to find out is to try them (maybe I should put some on my wishlist and give them a go some time). If you do end up trying them out let us know how you get on!

[@Wedow12]

Hi, i love this video. You explain it very well. I just purchased the Pentart Fineline 2 step from ebay, so hope it comes in a couple weeks. In the meantime, I want to buy the correct powder to evidence the crackle. You mentioned soft pastels, that I can scrape it to get the powder off to load my brush. I feel it would be the cheapest and love that I can buy a set with multiple colours. I wasn’t sure if you said this will work with the Fineline or the other brand? I’m hoping Fineline. Could you please clear this up for me? Thanks!

[@IvetaZiedina]

Yeah, soft pastels are the ones that I have trouble with when using with fineline crackle, I find metallic pigments work better.have a look for some metallic mica powders or something like that. I have been successfuly using copper pigment mixed together with black soft pastel powder, and that’s been working okay, it doesn’t seem to dissolve as much when I apply varnish over the top. So it might be an idea for you to still be able to get lots of colours if you get one neutral mettalic and soft pastels you could mix them together. Hope this helps !

[@Wedow12]

Dainty Gifts yes thanks!

[@istvanpolgar5141]

Great video, thanks!!

[@danitigges6105]

love your videos!

[@catrinskagerfalt6015]

Thank you so much 🙏😊💖

[@IvetaZiedina]

you're more than welcome

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

May I ask; what product did you use with the blue on gold coaster?

[@IvetaZiedina]

It’s little birdie crafts 1 step crackle medium :)

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

@@IvetaZiedina Thank you so very much; thank you. ✌

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

@@IvetaZiedina I'm not having any luck finding it anywhere in stock...

[@IvetaZiedina]

You can try different brand :) I know Pentart and Stamperia (I believe) have one step crackle medium as well

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

@@IvetaZiedina Do they produce the same large crackle? Thats the result I'm needing; 20 some odd years ago I used a product called Crackle-It with great success. Apparently they went out of busses as I can't find it anywhere.

[@SimpLeeBeth]

Very helpful! Thanks! xo

[@IvetaZiedina]

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[@jayashreeanand4253]

Many thanks for sharing

[@IvetaZiedina]

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[@thepinkflamingostrikesagai7319]

The word you're grasping for is elasticity.

[@IvetaZiedina]

Thats the one! Thank you! :D omg now I can get it out my head!

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

The gloss colors have that quality I believe.

[@canadaBeginnersguide]

Hey..i love all ur tutorials. How can i get to talk to u.

[@IvetaZiedina]

Hello, thank you! If you want to get in touch you can send me a message on Facebook or instagram I’m Dainty Gifts on both, or you can find direct links in the descriptions of my videos

[@karenedgar8614]

Thank you so very much. ❤️