How to Use Crackle Paste and Glaze - Mixed Media Techniques

How to Use Crackle Paste and Glaze - Mixed Media Techniques, Episode 013 of Mixed Media Soul Sparks
In this week's episode I share the best tips for working with crackle pastes and glazes. I share my insider tip on getting the biggest crackles that will stay on a flexible surface. You can also add color to the clear crackle glaze...my favorite.
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[@soniaweimann]

You are fantastic! Answered all my questions! Thank you so much!

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Thanks for watching. I have a new episode coming out soon.

[@sleepybrown3]

I been searching for this kind video all my life (about a week now) for a project and you helped me out exactly how I needed appreciate you

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Cool, glad I could help. Thanks for watching.

[@thalie9048]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@SandraDuranWilson]

You are very welcome.

[@barbydoc1]

excellent tutorial

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Thank you. I don't have any in person classes planned yet for this year. I am planning on some Zoom classes which are as close as in-person as I can do right now. I also have other classes listed on www.awakeningyourcreativesoul.com I am giving a Zoom demo in a couple of weeks for an art group in Palos Verdes but I think it is just for their group. Are you interested in Zoom live classes?

[@carmenjones864]

Love your crackle tips. You are so generous with your information. I have 2 of your books but it is lots of fun to watch you working on the projects

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Thank you. I have written about so many techniques that sometimes I pick up one of my books and "rediscover " another one. Enjoy.

[@jollyjumbuckful]

excellent - I've tried crackle unsuccesfully - so now I will be trying it all again. Thank you Sandra.

[@SandraDuranWilson]

It is tricky stuff. I find it as finicky as tech stuff sometimes. Let me know how it goes.

[@カメパン-b2c]

Amazing video!! never had thought that glue would make the cracks pop up. Totally subscribed to this channel

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Thank you!

[@lsfalsfa5801]

Good tips. Thank you!

[@SandraDuranWilson]

You are welcome.

[@lindas5412]

Great crackle tips, thank you!

[@SandraDuranWilson]

You are so welcome Linda.

[@Gildagath]

Would like to see a list showing what was used with what and in what order. I got a little lost with all the different products and their order of use. That being said I loved the video!

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Hi Jonathan and thanks for your feedback. I am going to summarize here and I hope that clarifies. If not please ask more questions. I begin by applying Elmer's white glue to an area. When that is dry I apply crackle paste. It will dry faster and have larger crackles when applied on top of the dry glue. When that is dry I can apply diluted paint on top. For the clear crackle glaze, I also apply it over the dry glue to get larger crackles. When the clear crackle is dry and cracked, that is when I apply the gloss medium. Let this dry and then you can put color into the cracks. You may also add color to the clear crackle glaze prior to applying it. I hope this helps. Crackle products may be applied without using the glue first, you will just get smaller crackles and it will take longer.

[@lindahertz8403]

Using crackle is one of my favorite techniques. I have never used clear crackle. Would there be any difference if I used matte medium instead of the gloss medium? Thank you.

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Hi Linda- After it has crackled you can apply a matte medium over it. I have not tried it because it doesn't dry as transparent. You could change the final sheen after all the paint and crackles are cured. Let me know how it goes.

[@Karmakat59]

Fantastic tip with the glue base coat. Good to know that you can use a heat gun with it. Where do you get your JoSonja Crackle Glaze, Sandra? I couldn't find any online that was in stock in US or Canada.

[@SandraDuranWilson]

I got mine from Blick. Thanks for letting me know you liked the video. Be careful using the heat gun. Let it start to crackle first before using it.

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Try looking at Michael's craft stores. Decoart makes one also but I had some issues with the last batch.