I was totally clueless that you could use Elmer’s glue to achieve these results! This is exactly why I’m always looking at DIY’s! It’s amazing how much I’ve learned…and still have yet to learn! Thank goodness I don’t see all this stuff at once! My head is already like a circus inside! So many ideas and not enough time to do all of them!

Wacky Debi, with Debi’s Design Diary is always coming up with awesome ideas. She’s a real trip to watch! She always adds some zaniness to her tutorials! I just love her!

There’s no need to buy expensive crackle medium when you want to create a crackled paint finish. Elmer’s Glue brushed onto the project before painting lets you create a crackled finish — but the working time is short, so act quickly. Keep in mind that Debi wanted the red to come through, so she put the coat of red paint on before using the Elmer’s glue.

Here’s a Tip:

  • The DIY crackle-paint effect works best on materials that accept glue and acrylic paint well, including porous materials such as wood, cardboard and paper, as well as natural fabrics such as muslin or canvas.

You can also do this technique on any furniture pieces, wooden candle sticks, your kitchen cabinets and more!

Watch this step by step tutorial and go get your Elmer’s glue and paint you want to use so you can watch how your piece will transform right before your eyes! It’s pretty nifty!

 

Stephanie Hicks | DIY JOY

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Stephanie

Since I lover experiments, I’ve alwaysnloved to create, paint, as well as cook and style food. I feel in love with DIY as soon as I discovered it and could not have been more excited when I learned I could share projects with people around the world. Taking photos is a passion of mine, as is design and painting with oils. I love holidays and celebrations, crafting cute little gifts and serving up at least one new recipe I am excited about.

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