Montmarte Crack Paste, 250 ml

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Mont Marte Crack Paste can be used to create distinctive textures and crackle effects on the surface of your artwork. This opaque finish features a white base and can be applied to canvas, wood, and other surfaces.

After application, crack putty cracks as it dries, creating cracks and a network of cracks on the painting's surface. When the paint is completely dry, it can be applied over the top of the sealed surface. It can be applied to a range of surfaces provided they have a certain level of absorbency so that the medium can bond to the surface. The medium can be tinted using acrylic paint; however, this may affect the level of cracks once it dries.

Features:

• 250 ml bowl

• Suitable for use on a range of surfaces including fabric, wood and clay.

• Dries in 2-3 hours

• Suitable for use with acrylic or oil paints.

• Ideal for building up the surface before painting.

• Opaque finish with a white base

Instructions:

• Apply a thin, consistent coat of crack filler to your surface using a flat Taklon brush and wait for it to dry before painting.

• For more cracks, apply a thin coat of acrylic paint to the surface first to allow the putty to sit on a surface that moves under the putty (allowing for more cracks).

• Drying time 2-3 hours (may vary)

Helpful tips:

• For best results, paint the crack on a smooth, glossy surface.
  Works best on larger areas because the putty has a larger surface area to shrink and crack.

• For a smaller crack effect, apply a thin layer of crack and wait for it to dry.

• For a greater cracking effect, apply a thin layer of PVA glue to the surface and wait at least 20-30 minutes before applying the cracking paste.

• The even, glossy acrylic undercoat is ideal for wood surfaces.

• Note: If the product is applied too quickly, it may become “sticky” (affecting the shrinkage of the putty), preventing cracks from forming properly.

• We recommend trying and testing this method before applying it to your artwork or project.