Crackle Medium can look so good, especially when re-painting older furniture. Here is the method I use when using two colours of paint with the Crackle effect.
For this you need:
Folk Art Crackle Medium (there are many different brands)
Fine paint brush
Sponge brush
2 colours of paint
Step 1: Paint the base colour
You can experiment a lot with this colour, but the best results are when the two colours have a good degree of contrast. that doesnt necessarily mean dark vs light, but even using two complimentary colours (ex. blue and orange). I like to use a dark base colour and a lighter top colour. Whatever colour you choose, apply two coats of the base colour, just to ensure the crackle will be even underneath. Let it dry completely!
Step 2: Apply 1 coat of the crackle medium.
You can easily create different degrees of crackling, from subtle to bold. For a subtle crackle, apply a thin coat of medium. For a bolder look, apply more Crackle Medium.
Crackle Medium will also react differently according to the applicator with which you apply it. For bolder cracks, apply it with a sponge. For finer cracks, use a brush. Wait 2 - 4 hours for this to dry.
Step 3: Apply the top colour.
Use a foam brush and only go over the crackle ONCE! If you go over it again and work it in too much the cracks will disappear.
I've been told that Elmer's white glue works for this as well, as a substitute for the crackle medium. Just in case you are in dier need to try this and can't get to a craft store : )
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