Thick and opaque, designed to develop fissure-like cracks as it cures. The size and extent of the crackle pattern is dependent on many factors, including the thickness of application and the environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity and air flow) during drying. Crackle Paste is a water-based product and may have a tendency to yellow. It has a consistency similar to cake icing, easily manipulated by a palette knife. Peaks will maintain their height and appearance. Film dries to an opaque, matte, absorbent finish. Crackle Paste can be easily tinted with GOLDEN Acrylic Paints.

Drying times greatly depend upon film thickness. Very thin films will dry to the touch in several hours but may not develop much cracking. Increasing film thickness will increase the tendency to crack and also the size of the cracks, which can take several days to fully develop.

Do not force dry, nor try to slow the drying by adding Retarder or other additives, as both conditions may interfere with the products ability to crack.

It is imperative to test all aspects when working with GOLDEN Crackle Paste. This is a highly variable product, and it should NOT be assumed that it will perform exactly the same each time the product is used. Conduct testing before using this product on artwork or decorative finishes.