Popular Post smitty0312 Posted December 8, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 (edited) Just finished up these plaques with crackle paint finish(wood glue is the secret).....1x8 lumber for main plaque with a routed fancy edge......name & decorations are 1/4" sanded ply painted black.....pleased with the way they turned out......2ft wide.....used "Bigtop" font on this one.....Comments are always appreciated. Thank you Edited December 8, 2018 by smitty0312 Rohn, bobscroll, lawson56 and 14 others 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 Dan they all stand out well. Nicely done. Are these meant for outdoor use?? Thanks for showing. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted December 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 Just now, JTTHECLOCKMAN said: Dan they all stand out well. Nicely done. Are these meant for outdoor use?? Thanks for showing. They could be for outside under a covered front porch.....plywood lettering will separate if it gets wet..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 Thanks Dan Yes and that is why I asked the question. They would look good on the front door. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 Nice!!! Question, is the "crackle paint" something you mixed together or something you bought and just used wood glue to seal it? Or is it just paint mixed with wood glue to cause the paint to draw back in on itself, causing the crackles? smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted December 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, RabidAlien said: Nice!!! Question, is the "crackle paint" something you mixed together or something you bought and just used wood glue to seal it? Or is it just paint mixed with wood glue to cause the paint to draw back in on itself, causing the crackles? Paint the base color a dark color....let that dry completely.....put a thin layer of wood glue or Elmer’s school glue on it, when “tacky” put your top coat on in one direction.....let dry & let the cracking begin.....depends how thick of glue layer for how long it take to dry.....mine took 8 hrs( I used too much!) YouTube has videos on it.... Edited December 8, 2018 by smitty0312 RabidAlien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Dillon Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 Nice job , have used that crackle finish before - really adds to your work!. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Different. They look great, well done Dan. Marg smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanydogs Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Wow, I thought they looked good before. I really like what you've done with them. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Dan,they look Fantastic!! The Crackle paint is Super!! smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 great job smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Those came out great Dan. Love the crackle. Can't you buy crackle in a spray can. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Great job Dan they look good. Roly smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted December 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 3 hours ago, rdatelle said: Those came out great Dan. Love the crackle. Can't you buy crackle in a spray can. I'm not sure about that....I didn't see it on my HD APP.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Wonderful work Dan. And you do so much of it! smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Great job there Dan, I like the old world look! Well done! Bob smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 Very nice! I tried this a little while back and my paint did not crack. I didn't have any real dark stain so i used black spray paint. I put my glue on top after the paint dried. Waited about 5-10 minutes and put the top coat of paint on, satin latex. An hour later, no cracks. Shop temp was around 60° if that makes any difference. Any pointers that you can throw my way? Thanks, Barry smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 First of all Dan. I have seen a lot of items with crackle paint on several sights, in stores and many people's houses. It is extremely desirable right now, so you pieces should bring in some extra work for you, I am guessing. Interesting to hear about making your own crackle paint. I thought it was one available from a store in a spray can. I also like the font and extra decoration you made for it. Nice pieces, indeed Dick heppnerguy smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted December 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 14 hours ago, flarud said: Very nice! I tried this a little while back and my paint did not crack. I didn't have any real dark stain so i used black spray paint. I put my glue on top after the paint dried. Waited about 5-10 minutes and put the top coat of paint on, satin latex. An hour later, no cracks. Shop temp was around 60° if that makes any difference. Any pointers that you can throw my way? Thanks, Barry Put glue liberally.....don’t let it dry before painting....paint one direction only....don’t go back & forth like normal...hope this helps ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 7 hours ago, smitty0312 said: Put glue liberally.....don’t let it dry before painting....paint one direction only....don’t go back & forth like normal...hope this helps ya I tried it again yesterday and it worked. Not as much "crackle" as yours, but it worked. My last attempt I used an oval design. I like yours better and borrowed the shape of your plaque. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Great work, Dan, and thanks for sharing the 'tricks of your trade". God Bless! Spirithorse smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 Looks just as good as Litchfeild electric wood burnt projects smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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