{"id":747759566943,"title":"Craqueleur by Annie Sloan","handle":"craqueleur-by-annie-sloan","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnnie Sloan’s unique Craqueleur is a two-part application that gives an authentic cracked varnish finish ⎯ just like on an Old Master! Step 1 is the base. With Step 2 you can control the size of the cracks ⎯ the thinner you apply it, the smaller the cracks. If you like, you can then highlight the cracks with Dark Chalk Paint® Wax. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you need both Step 1 and 2 to achieve this look, we sell them separately. This allows you to replenish one or the other as you use them to achieve different crackle effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a TWO part process. It is perfect for achieving a crackled varnish finish like an old master painting. The size of the cracks can be varied according to how fine a layer of the Step 2 is applied in particular. The thinner it is, the smaller the cracks. The thicker step 2 is applied, the bigger the cracks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf you live somewhere where the temps are hot and it is sunny- if you place your piece outside after applying the STEP TWO...it will accelerate the crackle.  If you live somewhere where you lack sunshine....use a hair dryer to blast with hot heat to accelerate the crackle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eKeep in mind- this crackle is more on the top surface. It is not the type of crackle you use to reveal a different color base coat of paint. Annie's Craqueleur makes the SURFACE appear very old. That is why it can be used over painted, decoupaged, and stenciled surfaces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo really show off the crackle, use Annie's Dark Wax over it to highlight the cracks OR tint her Clear Wax with a little Chalk Paint® instead!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach jar consists of 100ml.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoverage is approximately 20 s\/f for step 1 and step 2 is usually a little less since that is dependent on how thickly you apply it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBASIC DIRECTIONS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs stated before...Annie Sloan Craqueleur is a 2-part, water-based crackle finish system for use over painted, decoupaged, and stenciled surfaces. Step 1 and Step 2 combine to create an irregular fine crackle pattern that simulates the look of aged varnish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Apply 1 or 2 coats of Craqueleur Step 1 to your painted surface by brushing on in random directions. 2 coats will yield larger cracks. Allow to dry between EACH coat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Brush on a coat of Craqueleur Step 2 in any direction. A thicker coat will again yield larger cracks, but take care not to apply too thickly. Some let step 2 dry for about 10 or 15 minutes, then finish with a hair dryer on medium to high heat.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you have an issue with it not cracking, it may be because step 2 was too thin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Immediately apply heat with a hair dryer or by placing outside on a warm, sunny day. Cracks will appear almost instantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Allow to dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Further enhance the crackle finish by rubbing Annie Sloan Dark Wax into the cracks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Remove excess with a soft cloth. Apply additional coats of Annie Sloan Clear Wax to protect further. Buff when dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2018-04-13T14:49:49-04:00","created_at":"2018-04-13T14:49:50-04:00","vendor":"Annie Sloan Chalk Paint©","type":"","tags":["paint"],"price":2100,"price_min":2100,"price_max":2100,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":8168834170975,"title":"Craqueleur 1","option1":"Craqueleur 1","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Craqueleur by Annie Sloan - Craqueleur 1","public_title":"Craqueleur 1","options":["Craqueleur 1"],"price":2100,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null},{"id":8168856158303,"title":"Craqueleur 2","option1":"Craqueleur 2","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Craqueleur by Annie Sloan - Craqueleur 2","public_title":"Craqueleur 2","options":["Craqueleur 2"],"price":2100,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1201\/1846\/products\/anniesloancraqueleur-896.jpg?v=1523645390","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1201\/1846\/products\/annie-sloan-craqueleur-closeup1.jpg?v=1523645390"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1201\/1846\/products\/anniesloancraqueleur-896.jpg?v=1523645390","options":["Material"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eAnnie Sloan’s unique Craqueleur is a two-part application that gives an authentic cracked varnish finish ⎯ just like on an Old Master! Step 1 is the base. With Step 2 you can control the size of the cracks ⎯ the thinner you apply it, the smaller the cracks. If you like, you can then highlight the cracks with Dark Chalk Paint® Wax. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you need both Step 1 and 2 to achieve this look, we sell them separately. This allows you to replenish one or the other as you use them to achieve different crackle effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a TWO part process. It is perfect for achieving a crackled varnish finish like an old master painting. The size of the cracks can be varied according to how fine a layer of the Step 2 is applied in particular. The thinner it is, the smaller the cracks. The thicker step 2 is applied, the bigger the cracks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf you live somewhere where the temps are hot and it is sunny- if you place your piece outside after applying the STEP TWO...it will accelerate the crackle.  If you live somewhere where you lack sunshine....use a hair dryer to blast with hot heat to accelerate the crackle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eKeep in mind- this crackle is more on the top surface. It is not the type of crackle you use to reveal a different color base coat of paint. Annie's Craqueleur makes the SURFACE appear very old. That is why it can be used over painted, decoupaged, and stenciled surfaces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo really show off the crackle, use Annie's Dark Wax over it to highlight the cracks OR tint her Clear Wax with a little Chalk Paint® instead!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach jar consists of 100ml.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoverage is approximately 20 s\/f for step 1 and step 2 is usually a little less since that is dependent on how thickly you apply it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBASIC DIRECTIONS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs stated before...Annie Sloan Craqueleur is a 2-part, water-based crackle finish system for use over painted, decoupaged, and stenciled surfaces. Step 1 and Step 2 combine to create an irregular fine crackle pattern that simulates the look of aged varnish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Apply 1 or 2 coats of Craqueleur Step 1 to your painted surface by brushing on in random directions. 2 coats will yield larger cracks. Allow to dry between EACH coat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Brush on a coat of Craqueleur Step 2 in any direction. A thicker coat will again yield larger cracks, but take care not to apply too thickly. Some let step 2 dry for about 10 or 15 minutes, then finish with a hair dryer on medium to high heat.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you have an issue with it not cracking, it may be because step 2 was too thin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Immediately apply heat with a hair dryer or by placing outside on a warm, sunny day. Cracks will appear almost instantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Allow to dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Further enhance the crackle finish by rubbing Annie Sloan Dark Wax into the cracks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Remove excess with a soft cloth. Apply additional coats of Annie Sloan Clear Wax to protect further. Buff when dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}