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How to Use Pentart Cracking Paste

How to Use Pentart Cracking Paste

A thick, two-component paste system that dries with deep, visible cracks for a weathered, aged texture. Comes in black or white but you can tint it to create your own color.

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How To Use the Pentart Crackle One Component

How To Use the Pentart Crackle One Component

Pentart Crackle Medium water-based crackle medium used between two layers of paint. It creates fine, antique-style surface cracks. This is a single-step crackle system—no primer or second component needed.

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How to Use the Pentart Fineline Crackle

How to Use the Pentart Fineline Crackle

A transparent, two-part crackle that creates fine, porcelain-style cracks and lets everything underneath—paint, paper, transfers—show through because it sits on top of your project.

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How to Use the Pentart Classic Crackle

How to Use the Pentart Classic Crackle

You can download the Classic Crackle Playbook Page Here:  You can purchase the Pentart Classic Crackle here:      What is it A 2-part water based classic crackle varnish creating antique looking cracks. This Classic Crackle will actually sit or...

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How to Use the Pentart Transparent Cracking Gel

How to Use the Pentart Transparent Cracking Gel

A water-based, two-component system for creating a transparent, three-dimensional cracked textures. It dries clear and a layer above your project so you can see what design you have under the transparent cracking gel.

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Pentart Glue Comparison Chart

Pentart Glue Comparison Chart

Here is a quick reference cheat sheet on all of the Pentart glues and when you should use them.

Candle Glue

Dekor Tacky Glue

Hobby Glue

Paper Glue

Gem Glue

Express Glue

3D Pen Glue

3D Glue Paste

Heavy Body Gel 

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Thrift Flip Lampshade Makeover Using Decoupage Large Format Rice Paper Poppies by Decoupage Queen.

Thrift Flip Lampshade Makeover Using Decoupage Large Format Rice Paper Poppies by Decoupage Queen.

How to decoupage rice paper on to a lampshade. 

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Pentart Candle Glue Video Tutorial

Pentart Candle Glue Video Tutorial

Pentart Candle Glue is a water-based glue specifically made for decorating candles. It’s safe to burn because it is made to work with wax surfaces without cracking or peeling.

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Pentart Heavy Body Gel Video Tutorial What is it and How to Use it.

Pentart Heavy Body Gel Video Tutorial What is it and How to Use it.

You can download the playbook page here for the Heavy Body Gel You can purchase Heavy Body Gel Here:      What is it: A super-thick gel medium that works as both a strong adhesive and a texture builder. The...

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How to Use the Pentart Gem Glue

How to Use the Pentart Gem Glue

Water-based glue that ensures a strong bond for fixing gems or glass beads on porous surfaces.

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How to Use Pentart 3D Glue Paste and Pen

How to Use Pentart 3D Glue Paste and Pen

A clear-drying glue in a jar or a fine-tip pen that lets you draw, write, or add

fine detail glue lines to your project. The glue dries tacky to glue on foils, flakes,

or velvet powder.

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Pentart Glues and How to Use Them: Hobby Glue, Paper Glue & Express Glue

Pentart Glues and How to Use Them: Hobby Glue, Paper Glue & Express Glue

You can download the playbook page here for the: Express Glue Hobby Glue Paper Glue You can purchase Pentart Express Glue Here:   Pentart Express Glue: What is it: A fast-drying, water-based glue that bonds almost instantly. It’s thin and flows easily...

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Pentart Tacky Glue :  How to Use the Tacky Glue with Velvet Powder, Foils and Gold Leaf
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Pentart Tacky Glue : How to Use the Tacky Glue with Velvet Powder, Foils and Gold Leaf

A water-based glue that dries clear and tacky, making it ideal for adhering decorative

finishes like velvet powder, metal flakes, and foils.

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Pentart Deluxe Paste and How to Use it

Pentart Deluxe Paste and How to Use it

  Pentart Deluxe Paste Playbook Download       What It Is Deluxe Paste is a creamy, high-mica metallic paste that delivers a rich, beautiful finish. It's perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your projects.   When to...

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Pentart Glitter Paste

Pentart Glitter Paste

Pentart Glitter Paste is a thick, water-based decorative paste full of fine glitter particles that adds a dimensional and a sparkling effect to your projects.

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How to Use the Pentart Iron Paste

How to Use the Pentart Iron Paste

Here is the file for How to use the Iron Paste     What It Is Iron Paste is a water-based paste containing natural iron minerals, designed to mimic the appearance of forged iron or metal or rusted iron. Comes...

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Pentart Wax Paste

Pentart Wax Paste

Wax Paste is a decorative wax you use to accent the "peaks" of your projects. Helps accentuate and show your layered designs. 

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Pentart Antique Paste and How to Use it

Pentart Antique Paste and How to Use it

Pentart Antique Paste was designed to settle into cracks and crevices to create aged, vintage effects. 

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How to Make a Fountain Using the IOD Leonidas (Lion) Mould

How to Make a Fountain Using the IOD Leonidas (Lion) Mould

How to make a fountain using the Leonidas IOD mould.   Download the supply list for the Lion Fountain Here:        

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Pentart Glaze Paste

Pentart Glaze Paste

How to use the Pentart Glaze Paste   Download the Pentart Playbook Page here for the Pentart Glaze Paste       What It Is Glaze Paste is a thick, water-based paste containing metallic or iridescent pigments. It dries to...

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Pentart Crystal Paste

Pentart Crystal Paste

Pentart Crystal Paste is a high-quality, water-based paste that creates a textured, crystal like finish. It’s designed to add dimension and sparkle to your projects.

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Pentart Grass Effect Paste

Pentart Grass Effect Paste

Pentart Grass Effect Paste is a water-based, textured medium designed to mimic the look and feel of natural grass.

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Pentart Moss Effect Paste

Pentart Moss Effect Paste

Pentart Moss Effect Paste is a water-based and designed to imitate  the look and feel of natural moss. It dries to a dimensional, textured and is available in two shades of green. The paste should be expanded using heat to create a 3-D look. 

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Pentart Stone Effect Paste

Pentart Stone Effect Paste

Stone Effect Paste is a water-based, slightly structured paste that imitates natural stone surfaces.

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