Crackle Mania - Mezzie + Frank

Mezzie + frank crackle effects medium is a decorative medium developed to enhance paintwork with a vintage crackle appearance. It is low odour and low VOC.

CRACKLE EFFECTS MEDIUM

• Mezzie + Frank crackle effect medium is an environmentally friendly product designed to apply over our mezzie + frank chalk and paint products. Crackle effects medium will create a vintage aged appearance to your paintwork on furniture and other projects. Many different looks can be achieved by experimenting with contrasting or tonal colours.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Stir contents thoroughly before and during use with a broad, flat stirrer using an upward action. Avoid shaking container as it will create air bubbles.

STEP 1 BASE CHALK EFFECTS COAT

• Apply one or two coats of mezzie + frank chalk effect in selected colour
• Allow paint to fully dry before proceeding to step 2
• Drying time will vary according to weather conditions and the surface being painted. If in doubt leave it longer.

STEP 2 CRACKLE EFFECTS COAT

• Apply crackle effect with a brush or roller. End result will depend on technique
• For a heavy crackle effect apply thickly with a brush using criss cross or basket weave strokes.
• For a fine crackle effect apply with a brush or roller using straight strokes and a thinner coat. Ensure the product is applied evenly to a uniform gloss leaving no uneven patches.
• If the surface is patchy, apply a second coat of crackle effect after 3 hours drying time.
• After 2 – 4 hours, when product is touch-dry, proceed to step 3

STEP 3 TOP CHALK EFFECTS COAT

• Apply top coat of chalk effects in selected colour
• For best results application should be carried out without brushing back or reworking any wet paint.
• Crackle effect will start to appear as it dries

STEP 4 SEAL WITH WAX OR CLEAR ACRYLIC SEALER

• When surface is fully dry seal painted area with Gilly's Carnauba Polish

CLEAN UP WITH WATER