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 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!
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.
Augustin Rioux
11/07/2025
I ordered several wooden boards to paint icons. Upon delivery, half of them showed scratches on the surface to be painted or saw marks on the side. The wooden boards are made without the care necessary for the production of works of art. Dal Molin has not had any hearing for my request for replacement of the unusable art supply nor for a refund saying that "these details have no importance". I do not recommend this business.
Marziano Genovese
01/07/2025
A company that is worth a visit for the wonderful and wide range of basic materials from shaped wooden boards, chalked, tools and colors: everything you need to create icons or pyrographic works. They have wonderful painted icons, books and also organize courses on the subject. Courteous, competent staff, generous with information and suggestions. Worth a visit.
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!
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.
Augustin Rioux
11/07/2025
I ordered several wooden boards to paint icons. Upon delivery, half of them showed scratches on the surface to be painted or saw marks on the side. The wooden boards are made without the care necessary for the production of works of art. Dal Molin has not had any hearing for my request for replacement of the unusable art supply nor for a refund saying that "these details have no importance". I do not recommend this business.
Marziano Genovese
01/07/2025
A company that is worth a visit for the wonderful and wide range of basic materials from shaped wooden boards, chalked, tools and colors: everything you need to create icons or pyrographic works. They have wonderful painted icons, books and also organize courses on the subject. Courteous, competent staff, generous with information and suggestions. Worth a visit.
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!