How To Use the Pentart Crackle One Component

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What it is

A 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.

How to use it

• Paint your base color (this is the color that will show through the cracks). Let it dry completely.
• Brush on the crackle medium—apply in one even layer. Don’t overwork it. Let it dry fully.
• Paint your top coat (a different color for contrast) over the dried crackle medium.
• Cracks will begin forming as the top layer dries.
• Once dry, cracks will appear. You can enhance them with antique paste, wax, or glaze if desired.

When to use it

• To give paint layers a vintage or shabby-chic look
• Smaller or more delicate projects where raised texture isn’t needed

Pro Tips

• Always use contrasting paint colors for crack visibility.
• Thicker medium = larger cracks; thinner medium = smaller cracks.
• Avoid metallic topcoats—they won’t crack well.
• Don’t overwork the crackle medium.
• Let dry naturally—no heat tools.
• Brushing direction matters! Cracks will go the way the second layer of paint is brushed on, you can vary your brush strokes for a more natural looking crackle.
• You can add water to make thin cracks.
• Vary the thickness of application for a more natural look.

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