Cracking varnish: it is a ready-to-use amber solution to be applied with a brush on surfaces previously treated with Aging Varnish to obtain the cracked or craquel effect.
1- Spread a thin layer of Aging Varnish which serves to facilitate the adhesion of the cracking varnish to the support. Before applying the cracking varnish, the solvent of the aging varnish must have evaporated completely (about 6 hours) and the paint film must be slightly sticky to the touch. 2- The cracking varnish must be applied with greasy brush strokes uniformly over the entire surface. If in the first brush strokes we notice that the varnish tends to form cracks, it means that the solvent of the aging varnish has not evaporated completely: it is therefore necessary to wait for complete evaporation. 3- The cracking varnish dries by evaporation of the water: if drying is rapid, large and marked cracks are obtained. If the drying is slow, the cracks will be thicker and finer. The size of the cracks is very much linked to the speed of evaporation of the water. 4- Once the cracking paint has dried, highlight the cracks obtained. If the background is brown or very dark, use a light color. If, however, the background is light colors, you can use bitumen or a dark brown pigment. Squeeze a little color onto a paper towel and dab it on all the cracks. Remove the excess color with a paper towel. 5- Finally, apply a layer of aging paint with full brush strokes, in order to create a protective film.
The product arrived in Finland in less than two weeks and works perfectly. Also well packed. Would definitely recommend this seller ?
Nina Dragušica
30/10/2024
Everything I need for painting Icons I found here. The order was easy and delivery very fast to Croatia. Items very well packed. Would strongly recommend!
Thank you Falegnameria Dal Molin.
lorenza Verdi
01/05/2024
This workshop left me speechless! Fantastic !! A special world for icon enthusiasts. There is all the essential material accompanied by professionalism, competence and enthusiasm!!
Anna Maria Negri
17/02/2025
The solid lime wood boards, purchased by me online from the well-stocked Dal Molin Carpentry, to carry out carving work, have an excellent quality/price ratio and are available in a vast number of formats... The packaging of the products sent was also very careful and received with very punctual delivery. Compliments!
Andrea Monguzzi
15/01/2025
I don't practice iconography, but I try my hand at chip carving. I searched high and low online looking for basswood boards to pursue my hobby, and I bought several from different suppliers. I've always spent a lot on cheap boards.
One day I ended up, by chance, on the Dal Molin Carpentry website and a world opened up to me. Boards of all sizes, and even particular shapes... I ordered some to try and I have to say:
FINALLY!
Finally some high quality boards, well finished and at fair prices. I immediately added the site to my favorites, from which I plan to order often :)
A thousand thanks!
Ronja
13/11/2024
The product arrived in Finland in less than two weeks and works perfectly. Also well packed. Would definitely recommend this seller ?
Nina Dragušica
30/10/2024
Everything I need for painting Icons I found here. The order was easy and delivery very fast to Croatia. Items very well packed. Would strongly recommend!
Thank you Falegnameria Dal Molin.
lorenza Verdi
01/05/2024
This workshop left me speechless! Fantastic !! A special world for icon enthusiasts. There is all the essential material accompanied by professionalism, competence and enthusiasm!!
Anna Maria Negri
17/02/2025
The solid lime wood boards, purchased by me online from the well-stocked Dal Molin Carpentry, to carry out carving work, have an excellent quality/price ratio and are available in a vast number of formats... The packaging of the products sent was also very careful and received with very punctual delivery. Compliments!
Andrea Monguzzi
15/01/2025
I don't practice iconography, but I try my hand at chip carving. I searched high and low online looking for basswood boards to pursue my hobby, and I bought several from different suppliers. I've always spent a lot on cheap boards.
One day I ended up, by chance, on the Dal Molin Carpentry website and a world opened up to me. Boards of all sizes, and even particular shapes... I ordered some to try and I have to say:
FINALLY!
Finally some high quality boards, well finished and at fair prices. I immediately added the site to my favorites, from which I plan to order often :)
A thousand thanks!
Ronja
13/11/2024
The product arrived in Finland in less than two weeks and works perfectly. Also well packed. Would definitely recommend this seller ?