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Spray-On
Crackle Finish
Q:
Is it possible to get a
crackle finish in a pigmented,
water-based lacquer
that is applied with an
HVLP spray gun? If so,
please tell me how.
A:
Yes, it can be done.
Put down a base
color first (the color that
will show through the
cracks of the finish) and
let it dry completely.
Now brush on a thick
coat of liquid hide glue,
cut 50/50 with water. Let
it dry for several hours,
then spray on your colored-
lacquer top coat.
The size of the cracks will
depend on how heavily
you spray the lacquer.The
heavier the coat, the bigger
the cracks.
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This story originally appeared in American Woodworker April 1999, issue #72.
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