Basic Instructions
1. Base coat piece with
Duncan Opaque Acrylics,
Duncan Ultra Metallics or
Duncan Liquid Pearls.
2. When base coat is dry, apply a smooth, even coat of Quik Crackle. Clean brush immediately with water and Duncan Brush Cleaner, making sure no Quik Crackle is left in the metal ferrule. Let Quik Crackle dry for 20 mintues to one hour. Quik Crackle can set overnight and the same exciting results will be achieved.
3. Working quickly, use a clean, soft brush to apply an even coat of a contrasting top coat colour over the dry Quik Crackle. Choose top coat colour for best results from the
Duncan Opaque Acrylics. Once the top coat colour has been applied, do not reapply more colour after cracking starts. Cracking time may vary from colour to colour. Wait a few minutes for cracking to start.
Tips & Techniques
1. Cracking follows the direction in which the top coat colour was applied, that is, if colour was swirled on, the cracks swirl. Straight strokes will give your project straight cracks.
2. Acheive large, bold cracks by applying a heaver top coat colour.
3. Achieve fine cracks by applying a thin top coat colour.
4. Acheive a fine, web cracking by sponging on top coat colour.
5. Flat Opaque brushes give the best results when applying Quik Crackle.
6. Take your time with the project; be sure all phases are properly set or dry before proceeding to the next step.
7. When cracking has completed and the top coat is completely dry, you can add brush