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   drvnputt | Dec 01, 1999 03:15am | #1

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   Woodcraft has a pretty good crackle for milk paint. They're at http://www.woodcraft.com or 800-225-1153

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   Jeff_Jewitt | Dec 01, 1999 08:12am | #2

   *Could you tell us what you mean by "not good results?" -- cracks too big, too small, no cracks at all????Usually the problems are incorrect application or technique and not the fault of the product (which is either fish or animal glue)Jeff Jewitt

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   Bob_D. | Dec 01, 1999 08:00pm | #3

   *Sorry, but I got good results when I put on 2 basecoats of milkpaint, then this prod.We do lots of diff. crackles so we have some experience in doing crackle and cracklures. Might have been the weather as this affects the cracking greatly. Drier and warmer weather usually gives you a better crackle.

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   Wm._Brown | Dec 04, 1999 05:30am | #4

   *Mr. Dillon may have given my answer. The temp was in the 30's at night after I applied the crackle. The next coat of milk paint just didn't produce a crackle look. Jeff, I guess I just have to experiment on a lot of scraps. I think I will try hide glue next for it's cheaper cost, especially if thinned with water. I do have a few questions: 1. Does the undercoat have to be a water-based paint? 2. Any comments on the use of a blow-torch to milk paint to get an antiqued look (assuming of course the usual obvious safety precautions, etc.)? This would be to try to produce a "bubbling" effect, like the chair was left in grandma's attic for a long time. 3. What top coat do you reccomend over a crackled milk paint? I have used linseed oil and turp on my chairs so far. Thank you very much.

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   drvnputt | Dec 06, 1999 05:25am | #5

   *I like to finish the crackle job with finishing wax. Rub it in, then wipe it off with a clean cotton rag.