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DIY "AGED" WOOD BOX
using crackle paint |
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Aged Look Of Paint Using Crackle Paint
Also see: paper crafts Also see: wood crafts |
Create an "aged" look from a new box using crackle medium and paint. This box was created to hold mail - decorate a wood box for your special purpose. Choose a base color. Apply the crackle medium over the base color. When you apply the top coat, it will crack and look like "old" paint and your base coat will show through.
Supplies
Acrylic or latex paint in two colors (water clean-up) Crackle Medium Pen or stick etc. to hold box open (if it has a hinged lid) Three 1" - 2" flat edged brushes for painting on the three layers - (use the size that is appropriate for your project) Two smaller brushes for detail areas (near hinges, handles etc.) Wood Box Container to hold paint (small plastic disposable container works well - do not use anything that will later be used for food. Tack cloth for wiping down box Soap and water for clean-up. Newspaper to protect work area. NOTE: Before painting, it is best to apply a primer to the wood. I use Gesso. It is optional; however it seals the wood. Without primer, more paint is usually needed because it soaks into the wood. If the wood is rough, I also recommend sanding before painting. |
Directions1. Assemble Supplies
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Gather all of the supplies listed. We used a pen to hold our box open.
2. Sand / Clean / Prime / Apply Base Coat
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If needed, sand the wood. Wipe down the inside and outside of the box using a tack cloth to remove any loose dust or dirt. Using one of the larger brushes, apply primer or gesso. When primer coat has dried, rinse and dry the large brush (soap and water clean-up). Use the large brush to paint your base color onto the box (we used gold). Paint all outside surfaces as well as the inside. Use a stick (we used a pen) to hold the lid open. Paint in the direction of the wood grain.
3. Paint Around Hinges
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Use the small brush for small areas such as around hinges.
4. Apply Crackle MediumUsing your second set of brushes (large and small), apply a coat of crackle medium. Apply only one coat. Allow the medium to fully dry. Wash out brushes with soap and water. |
5. Apply Top Coat
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Using your last set of brushes, apply the top coat (we used red). This is the tricky part. You must apply only one coat. Do NOT go back over an area already painted because doing so will remove the top coat of paint. Apply the paint in one direction only. As the paint dries, it will begin to crack.
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NOTE: We got a bit of red paint on the edges of the box but decided to leave it because we liked the "imperfect" look.
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