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[@trovarion]

The paints have been out a while - what are the tricks you found out that make these products look better?

[@MrBizteck]

PVA glue layer (let it dry) below the Crackle Layer ... it makes bigger andmore cracks

[@Thing0ne]

using crackle paint from art stores and adding my own grits to paint fir texture paint because GW hobby supplies are silly pricewise, I wrote this before you got there, you are the best.

[@alexandrelemenn5269]

Thank you so much for the amazing content you are delivering. This quality of this video is incredible and provides so much inspiration. The very constructive comments posted by the viewers and the discussions they create are the perfect proof of that, I ordered some crackle paste myself and cannot wait to put it under a battery of testing, so many variables to play with!

[@woodendforager3240]

I haven't painted in 20 years but watching these vids is making me want to! Thanks for the great insight, I'd watch videos on really basic stuff, like what to do if you are just starting miniature painting if you did them. I never really knew what to do in the late 90s, just started having a go and wondering why some looked pretty good (well I thought so at the time) and some looked 'not right'. You have helped explain why to me! Thanks again, keep up the good work.

[@TheStonehammerFiles]

Every one you did is realistic. The reason mud does that is the level of clay content in the soil. Higher the clay content, the larger the plates.

[@Kruudelis]

Putting a layer of PVA glue under the crackle medium (letting the glue dry fully before applying the crackle paint) makes it crack more.

[@trovarion]

nice!

[@KarlRosner]

Nice I'll have to try that our.

[@AnonymousCuIIen]

Thank you for this. I’ve recently ordered some crackle medium and will bear it in mind.

[@ericwakefield5507]

A gloss varnish like ‘ardcoat will work to

[@kevinanderson422]

I've struggled to toe the line between enough crackle to get the effect I want without having to mound the base so high with medium that it looks odd. I'm looking forward to trying this!

[@ArtJeremiah]

Yes! The craft is all about experimenting. Love this video style!

[@tremolo_painter]

I just watched paint dry :) Thank you for working through these combinations, you have saved me a lot of time and money

[@TheLimozeen]

Love your videos! I learn something new every video, and most importantly, I feel motivated to try new things because you make them seem possible!

[@sethhavens1574]

great results with the multi-part grain + crackle bases, very useful idea cheers

[@noixamyd]

Great test! I love any attempt to up the effect of natural weathering and environment!

[@phillipchronister7035]

I've been wanting to try these out but wasn't sure if I'd like the results. Well Sir, you've help me make up my mind...definitely going to try them out now. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@MiniaturesDen]

Great video as always, Trovvy. Very informative! :)

[@nikos52]

Maybe if you altered the surface of the bases before applying the paste it could alter the effect. Have you tried roughing it up, or applying gloss medium or even a coat of wood glue?

[@trovarion]

good ideas!

[@anthonyclear4478]

Really helpful especially for a newbie like me. Thanks

[@finnon7460]

I've found that you get *Bigger Cracks* by air drying. Using a hairdryer causes lots of tiny cracks instead, especially with the unmixed out-of-bottle crackle paint :)

[@trovarion]

yeah, that's true, but would also have meant this video would have taken 3 days longer to produce :D

[@finnon7460]

Haha, of course. Just thought I'd mention it in case Timmy at home is basing his army and can afford to let them dry overnight. By the way, your video on proper contrast at miniature scale was probably one of the most interesting and well executed videos from any hobby channel I've seen. I love your work man, keep it up! :D

[@trovarion]

@@finnon7460 thank you, very kind!

[@citadel5835]

cool vid 3rd and 4th base's look good to me

[@paulvandekamp6774]

Nice video. Use a big dollop of pva glue down on the base just before applying the texture paint. That way you can decide where the big patches form I applied the texture while the glue was still wet

[@devoiceiddee7459]

If be interested to see the effect on crackle paste with using inks or pigment powder, as you said too much paint removes the crackle effect - this could perhaps be caused by the acrylic medium acting as a binder to stop the crackle effect?

[@trovarion]

I tried adding pigment and it didnt work (actually had it in the video, but it would have been too long).

[@Vanye111]

Luke @ Lukes APS did that for his May 1,2020 video. It was interesting.

[@nicholasvinkler1635]

I like the test. Worth a try. Try adding different mediums to your crackle stuff as well

[@Joetime90]

So the GW stuff works pretty well, as long as you mix it. But if you got a lot (I've a lot of Eldar to base) it's best to use the crackle past with some grain (grout or modeling sand) you'll get awesome results with plenty to spare. That's what I gathered.

[@waaaghmaster1958]

I have found that using agrellan badland(the grainy one) very thick, it will also crack in the nice random way on its own

[@Sh4d0w20]

a bit late to the party ;) but i do my crackling effect with PVA mixed with coffee grounds that i recycle from my girlfriends coffee addiction

[@jettaphi1e]

This video made me want to try making some desert bases...and eat peanut butter Oreos 👍

[@codyschoenen9441]

When he said "I barely passed highschool because of my math".. I was like..... haha yea..... Same............. 😐

[@archfrank]

Thanks Chris, one less GW paint on my shelf with this alternative :D

[@joebringas4807]

Good stuff.

[@FelixTheory]

Very handy tips

[@matthijspuppels8119]

Thanks for this content!

[@shaitforbrains1445]

ive done a deep dive into the world of crackle lately, and i dont know if this holds true to the gw range and the paint type of crackle mediums.. But a thought on this is to let it air dry. it says on most of the crackle pastes that you should not speed up the drying process and you should let them dry for up to 3 days. i also feel that very often, texture added to the medium acts like a binder and holds the medium together way too much

[@Belzeboris]

Great video! Thanks a lot for your effort!!

[@samcameron7743]

Just getting in to doing my own bases, what sort of modeling sand do you use?

[@elaanfaun]

I wonder if this could be used for a deteriorating plaster wall effect?

[@trovarion]

Yes! Create a brick wall from plaster or foam and then put this over, should look awesome!

[@Vorpal_Wit]

Yes. You can then use milliput to back-fill the cracks you dont want after its dry, so you only have cracks where you want them. Also try chipping off some of the chunks to show the texture beneath.

[@adam3088]

Tried out mixing citadel crackle paint + texture in various ratios, you must have the magic touch as there was no crackle effect from mine whatsoever!

[@trovarion]

I don't know - worked pretty straightforward for me.

[@Chris-tw5xj]

I can't seem to get the golden crackle paste to crack if I add any amount of paint. Tried inks, washes, air, typical, and heavy body, even pigments (which carbon black makes super cool volcanic rock with a few deep cracks) . It says thicker for more pronounced cracks so I have gone from 3-10mm. Not sure what I am doing wrong.

[@zach6019]

man i hate to be that guy who comments on a three year old video, but thank you for the documented notes during your experimentation! Im having a hard time understanding the ratios 😂 is he basically saying 25% crackle medium to 75% texture paint, or is it texture added to the paint?

[@oldpadawan]

awesome videos, what is the mix for the 70% one you made at the end, apologies if you have explained in the video. is it 70% crackle paste 30% modelling sand. Many thanks

[@trovarion]

Don't remember. Would have to rewatch the video.

[@TheCorwyne]

Hello, great vidéo. Could you tell me what color you used for both yellow and red bases pls?

[@trovarion]

Sorry, this was almost 4 years ago, I don't remember.

[@Pandageddon]

Great video, do you varnish the texture paint before using washes and drybrushing?

[@trovarion]

Yes, you can do that. Sand and gravel fixer works too!

[@trollshadow9676]

What brushes are you using for the dry brushing?

[@trovarion]

no name brushes from a 1 dollar store brush set

[@thomasbarnaby1277]

awesome video

[@jarjarbangs9540]

Hi, after base is ready, what glue should i use to put my miniature on it?

[@trovarion]

You will need to pin it, otherwise it comes off. Then use superglue.

[@8triagrammer]

You can also use sanded grout from a hardware store.

[@MrHawkshadow]

Nice!

[@Andrew-px4on]

Wait so how did you make the 85% mix?

[@trovarion]

Just wing it.

[@orkmad12]

Anyone know what the citadel grainy texture paint he's using in the first test is called?

[@whip_it]

1:38 ... what tool, and which 2 substances are you mixing?

[@trovarion]

GW makes 2 types of texture paint and each of the 4 or 5 colors they make comes in these two types. One has some sort of sand/grain in it and the other one is a crackle medium and forms cracks when it dries. I just mix these two in different ratios. The tool is a flat spatula tool I got from some cheap sculpting tool set. just google sculpting tools, go to picture results, it comes up in about every set. You could even just use a brass rod an hammer it flat.

[@MicaseHD]

I'm new to this what size base plate are you using?

[@trovarion]

this was on 40mm bases

[@MicaseHD]

@@trovarion Thank you, also what is a standard size for bases? I've heard 28? 32?

[@trovarion]

@@MicaseHD standard for what exactly? so many different systems, bases,.......

[@phillipchronister7035]

How did you seal them when you were done?

[@trovarion]

Matte varnish

[@phillipchronister7035]

@@trovarion Thank you!

[@MrKfadrat]

kewl

[@taktloss55]

super tipps - aber die musik is der hammer. hast du einen link? thx u lg aus graz

[@trovarion]

Kann mich nicht erinnern, sorry!

[@taktloss55]

@@trovarion 😂

[@trovarion]

@@taktloss55 auf dem kanal.sind mehr als 100 videos, es ist unmöglich sich an jedes einzelne verwendete lied zu erinnern.

[@taktloss55]

@@trovarion ja alles gut!

[@whip_it]

What is that tool you are using?

[@trovarion]

Timestamp?

[@whip_it]

@@trovarion to move the texture paint around, also... What r the exact 2 products you are using for the first test?

[@trovarion]

@@whip_it i dont know all my past videos inside out, you need to give me timestamps please. Unfortunately i dont have the time to skip through multiple videos every day to answer questions. But i'd really like to answer your question, so if you could work with me here that would be nice :)

[@MaXxOwnagesMel]

just use cookies instead

[@orangechicken6472]

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