Crackle techniques are one of those techniques that you either love and have complete success with or absolutely hate, because you can't get anything to work. I must admit it's easier now with the fool-proof Ranger Rock Candy Crackle but this technique is a totally different look to that. Rather than me explain, just Google "glue crackle technique" and you'll see loads of examples and instructions how to do this easy but effective technique.
Below I have used a range of different colour combinations with the cardstock either in black or white, or coloured cardstock (I simply inked mine up with Distress Ink Pads in my chosen colour). The type of paint you use does seem to have a bearing on it. I couldn't get the Jo Sonja to work for me but found the Ranger Distress Paints worked wonderfully well as did some of the other ordinary, cheap acrylic paints. Not sure if it's because the Jo Sonja has that chalk in it to make it matte or if it's simply too thick but whatever, have a play and you could try watering down your acrylic paint if it seems too thick. The one trick though that I must mention is to lay on your top layer of paint in long, even strokes, not going back over where you've already been and do this step while the glue is still tacky, not dry. Otherwise it won't crack!
"A dirty book"...
"Kinky"... (this one also has a Washi Tape feather from the previous class)
"What you think"...
"Modesty"...
"Rhinestone"...
More samples to come......
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