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I am in the process of constructing a huntboard or hall table. although i usally finish all my pieces natural, the request i have is to make this piece antique looking with a crackle finish. i would appreciate any help on this technique. i have some info on using a milk paint glaze. is this the best way to proceed? it is my feeling that after i produce this finish it still should be finished with a protective coat. is this proper? thanks in advance for any advice. Kenneth
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I have only crackle-finished a few tiumes, and I have only used the hide glue technique, so my answer may not suit your situation. Yes, a top coat is required, becasue otherwise the hide glue is exposed in the cracked areas, it is exposed to humidity and spilled water, and will soften.
*Seal with shellac after the crackle technique is completed and everything is bone dry. I brush on hide glue wait about ten minutes and then brush on the water-based latex or milk paint.The Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company has a crackle kit, and you could use their acrylic topcoat to finish the project, but I do prefer the aging effect that orange shellac will give the project.
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