That child She was interjecting her own narratives while I was filming. And I couldn’t stop laughing! Yes… she’s truly a keeper 💗

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Thank you so much for your kind comment. I hope you continue to learn and be inspired while you spend time with us here!

​@@ellenjgoodsHello again, I did 2 sample boards like you suggested. I painted both boards with Fusion Mineral Paint in Champlain, which is a light blue, and then I applied a white IOD Transfer to each one. Then, I sealed one of the transfers like you did, but I left the other board unsealed. I wanted to see what would happen to the unsealed board after I applied the 2 Part Fine Line Crackle Varnish. It's still winter here in Melbourne, so I put the boards to dry on a low wooden stool over a central heating vent, and they were dry within 30 minutes, and the cracks appeared after 30 minutes as well, after I painted on the 2nd layer of the Varnish! 😊I rubbed the Pentart Umber antiquing wax into the cracks on the board without the sealer, and it worked really well but I didn't like the colour at all - it looks sort of orange - so I tried using my pot of Dixie Belle Dirt in Charcoal, and that looks fantastic. Have you used Dixie Belle Dirt before? It's like a powder pigment that comes in 'Charcoal', 'Silver' and a brown colour, and I think it's very similar to the DIY Dark and Decrepit Dust that you used in your video. So now I'm going to do a proper project with an IOD Transfer or maybe decoupage paper, and the 2 Part Fine Line Crackle Varnish. Thank you so much for all your help. Love from Amanda in Australia ❤ ❤ ❤

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You are so welcome and yes you need to try it, so much fun!

I’m so happy they are helpful!

Yes it does!!! Thanks so much for watching! 💓

Have fun! Practice , and enjoy trying something new! 💓

Thank you Dana. I hope you’ll find it a good resource video 😊

Thanks Nadine! You’ll find links to all of the products I used in the description box below 💓💓💓

Thanks Patty! I hope you find the instruction helpful 💓

Oh I do hope this helps!!! Thank you Linda!

Happy new year!! I’m so glad you joined us 💓

💓💓💓 I’m so glad you were inspired! They are awesome products!

Thanks! The crackle mediums are really supreme!!!

Thank you so much for all your kind words. So glad you have started your creative journey, I am excited with you! Enjoy and do not be afraid to try different things. The journey is all of the fun. Thank you for stopping by and we hope to see you again soon!

These are wonderful products to work with. I think you’ll enjoy them!

I can work the brush back and forth as long as it’s wet with the medium. I use a dryer or heat gun to get be crackle started.

Been working with it after watching you, two months ago! Making wizard of Oz ornaments. I have used the tick, metallic crackle paste, too. Yes, heat helps start the crackle. For the paste, needed! I have allow natural air, and time, to use fine line and classic, still works Heating, just speeds up timing. I don't, want to reheat my primer base coat, for I am doing this, on plastic plates. Anyhow, depends on your surface, too Wood, glass, takes the heat. Plastic? No. TY for the late, two months later, answer But, I did learn my start, from your video I love this medium.

You will use both Kreatha, enjoy creating the crackle is so fun!

I’m so glad this helps. Remember that you can always apply a bit of heat to get that crackle process going!

@@ellenjgoods It turned out amazing! What I especially love is the hard shiny surface, which looks like tile or porcelain. I have applied it to three little nesting tables over decoupage and used copper powder. I am thrilled! Thank you again.

@@DreamingCatStudio I’m so happy!!!! Don’t forget you need to use a solvent Gloss finish on the top. Like Rustoleum or Krylon spray.

They are such beautiful products! And yes… Meghan was in the room interjecting her own narrative and she had me laughing so hard 😂😂😂

@@ellenjgoods Cheeky girl! I think you should ground her for this Lynne! 😁😂🤣

Hi! Thank you so much for stopping by! I used some of the images from the IOD Brocante transfer. You can find them on our website. Link is in description! 💓

I’m so glad you found inspiration! Please use wax over fine line crackle to reveal cracks. If you add a water based product over fine line, it will make it gummy and sticky. Use only solvent based products.

​@@ellenjgoodsThank you so much for letting me know about using the solvent based wax, and not the water based glaze. A friend of mine tried using the Pentart Fine Line Crackle Varnish, but she had problems with it, and it went all gummy. So I think she must have used a water based product on top of the Pentart Crackle Varnish. If I use eye shadow on the cracks can I use any type of eye shadow? I'm asking because I have a Bobbie Brown cream eye shadow in brown that I'd like to use. What do you think? Thanks again for everything. You've saved me from wasting a lot of money!! LOL 😅 Love from Amanda Jones in Melbourne, Australia ❤

@@amandajones6481 Amanda, I’m not sure about the eye shadow crayon. For me, I would work up a small sample piece and try it before attempting on your project.

Thank you again for answering all my questions. It's very kind of you and a real help to me because I learn what I can and can't use with the Fine Line 2 Part Crackle Varnish. I'm going to do what you suggested and try it out on a small piece of wood. Lots of love and gratitude from Amanda

Fineline you MUST use a solvent finish.

​@@ellenjgoodscan you recommend one please

Hi Elizabeth. I used our Fusion Algonquin

Yes! Keep at if!

Hi Pat. I used Fusion Tough Coat, which is water based. You can use this type of finish over the classic 2 part crackle

Yes. That is what I demonstrated in this video. Both types were used over a transfer. 💓

@@ellenjgoods I know it was a very good video. Oops, posted in a question. Thanks again so much for posting it because like I said I had no idea if I could but I wanted to.

Yes!!! Apply heat to enhance the cracks! Thanks Lily! Glad you’re feeling better!💓

Not yet. I did do a Fb live video sharing technique. The cracking paste video for KZfaq is coming soon 💓

It’s not, as far as I know. At least not this fine. The classic crackle can give you finer more random cracks with two colors. I demonstrate it in this video:kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9-Vf6ll2bTZoI0.htmlsi=dwS-mRxXtc4PKJ9J

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Hi Isabelle. Try adding a bit of heat with the blow dryer. The cracks are very very fine, like crazing on old varnish , and often can’t be seen until you add the contrast color.

No. The product is actually transparent so that you can see what you have applied underneath.

Thanks for watching and for your feedback. This is a new way for us to share my free content. We have limited equipment, do not have technical support , and just do our best to teach technique and offer free tutorials. Thanks for watching 😊💓

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Yes! Same process. I hope you’ll continue to follow us here! 💓

Thanks for your question. I have detailed the differences between using fine line crackle, and the classic crackle in a video here on my channel. You absolutely must use a solvent base wax or sealer with the fine line crackle. We sell both by Pentart. The fine line crackle is the only crackle Product by pentart that requires you using a solvent-based finish trust me, I’ve made the same mistakes, but once you use a solvent finish, you won’t be disappointed. I’ll add the link to the video below.

PENTART 2 PART CRACKLE Finishes. Fine Line VS. Classic. What's the Difference? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7WiftaB1dDJhIk.html

I did apply the fine line crackle over an IOD transfer . I find that it works okay if it’s not a transfer with a lot of surface area… like Wallflower, for example. If it’s a transfer with lots of open parts, like the one I demonstrated on, it does fine. Seal the transfer first with a waterbased finish before applying the fine line crackle, then finish the fine line with a solvent finish. You should never apply a solvent finish directly over a transfer. I’m going to have to revisit this whole topic again…. About using fineline with transfers.

@@ellenjgoods ok, thanks very much.

You can try adding a touch of water but not sure that will help, the lid was probably not on tight and it dried out.

I believe so!

Try applying heat froM a blow dryer . Remember these are are very fine crackles and often can’t be seen well until the contrast is applied

Gotcha. Will apply contrast and see if they become visible. I one thing I did that is slightly different from your instructions is ….I added matte varnish, let it dry and then applied component 1. Should I have not matte varnished?

@@sweethappenings3061 if you are using the Fineline, I would you a gloss varnish under component one.

After the second step. Thank you so much for joining us here. Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any other questions.💓

Yes it can!

Thank you so much for catching the replay!

Hi Martha. Any waterbased varnish or glue could potentially pull wood tanins when applied. Anytime I want to be assured a finish won’t pull yellow, I prime with a shellac based primer.

@@ellenjgoods thank you Ellen, I primed it with BOSS by Dixie Belle

@@msnchez1 I’m not familiar with that product. I’m sorry. Can you do a test area on a drawer?

@@ellenjgoods I tested on another small piece, and it looks like the paint yellowed

@@msnchez1 it probably pulled wood tanins . You can prevent that by sealing your piece first with shellac based primer

Good to know!

Which crackle did you use?

Thanks for the love!!!

Thank you for catching the replay Lisa!