# How to Create the Cracked Paint Look
A crackle paint glaze can deliver an exotic finish to a wall or piece of painted furniture. The effect is not difficult to achieve with special materials made just for the job. A crackle glaze on a sleek chest of drawers painted a deep red will bring a touch of the Orient to any style décor. The walls of a dining room or bedroom painted with the crackle glaze effect can add style and color to the furnishings.
Things You'll Need
- Crackle glaze
- Paintbrushes
- Dark-colored water-based paint
- Hair dryer
- Plastic bowl
- Clean cotton rags
- Acrylic flat varnish
Instructions
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Apply the crackle glaze to the wall or furniture with the paintbrush, using up and down strokes only. Let the crackle glaze dry for two hours.
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Apply the dark-colored water-based paint with the paintbrush with up and down strokes only. Apply heat to the paint with a hair dryer until cracks appear.
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Mix 1/2 cup of dark paint with 1 cup of water in a plastic bowl. Dip a cotton rag in the diluted paint and rub the surface gently to highlight the cracks. Let it dry for two hours.
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Apply the flat acrylic varnish with a paintbrush. Let it dry for three hours. Apply another coat of varnish and let it dry for three hours
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