I need some parts.....

[am73grand]

OK,

I'm totally stoked about this contest. I need a couple of parts though.

Anybody have a rear tail light piece off of a Dragula?

Also anybody know how to make paint look cracked? Like it's old?

Thanks!!!

Ron

[customcruiserroy]

Talk to keith!! He has aging down pat!!

[djway3474]

I know on movie sets you put down a gloss oil based paint then later you brush on thick latex. The latex can't stick to the gloss and when it shrinks it cracks. If you could find something similar in hobby paints you may have a shot.

[metalburner]

paint flat over gloss it'll crack

[gwangiboy]

I've had some luck mixing gloss enamel with acrylic paint ... did it by accident one day, but liked the result!

[am73grand]

Thanks everybody for the suggestions!

I have used Krylon flat black over a glos finish and it cracked like crazy! Totally forgot about that!

Thanks again!

[colbart/colin]

Check out the internet about paint textures, home decorating.

Many use a cracking technique to antique finish paints.

In the old days using Cellulose thinners over oil based enamel paints.

Try artist shops, they sell 'acrylic crackle affect, (like a varnish).
an alternative;

Here’s what you need:

Primer (if your surface needs one)
One pot of paint (emulsion or oil-based)
One pot of water based varnish (acrylic)
One pot of oil based varnish
Paint brushes (size depends on what you’re painting)
Artists oil for highlighting the cracks
White spirit
2 cotton rags


Here’s what you do:

1. Prime and paint the surface to be crackle glazed and allow to dry. If you’re only painting a small item, a tester pot or two will probably be enough.

2. The first varnish to use is the oil-based one. You might need to use a little white spirit to thin it out because you’ll need a thin, even layer.

3. When the first layer is still slightly tacky, probably about 1 – 2 hours after coating, you will need to apply a coat of the water-based varnish. This coat must be thick!

4. As the varnish dries you’ll notice the cracks starting to appear. The reason this happens is because the water-based varnish dries quicker than the oil-based one, and the movement from the underlying layer, which is still drying, causes the top layer to crack.



That’s it! Easy peasy.

Remember to clean your brush between each layer though.

This really is a remarkably easy way of creating an aged effect and can be used on all sorts of items, from picture frames and wooden boxes to flower pots and lamp bases.

Happy crackling!


Col.

[am73grand]

Thanks for all the tips guys!!!

I'll be trying some of this stuff on my Cobweb classic entry!!!

Ron