{ crackle medium knock-off } supplies

Do you love the crackled paint finish for vintage or antique

looking projects!? Me too! But crackle paint is pretty expensive!

So here is a very inexpensive alternative using glue!

What you'll need:

1. White school glue (Elmer's)
2. Two paints in contrasting colors
3. Paintbrush

Paint your project in a dark color and allow it to dry.

Now use your white school glue. Paint a thin

layer onto the project over the first layer of dry paint.

When your glue is ALMOST dry, apply your contrasting paint

trying not to use too many brush strokes. If you wait too long

to add your second coat of paint, it won't crackle.

You want your glue to be tacky still but not really wet.
 Now just wait for it to dry! You should be able to see

cracks very soon!

This technique can be used on wood, cardboard, and even

fabric!  

{ wreath form } supplies

Wreath forms are expensive! And hard to find (unless it's

Christmas season). Here is a simple way to make your

own. Best part is that it only costs $1.50! Could be

cheaper on the mainland!

What you'll need:

1. Pipe insulation ( plumbing supplies)
2. Duct tape

Your  insulator looks just like a water weenie but it

is not as firm. It will bend much easier. You

can find it in the plumbing section at Home Depot.

There are a few different sizes to choose from, too.

Start by wrapping it into a circle the size you want

your wreath. Cut off the excess.

Mine has a split down the length of it but it does
have an adhesive strip.

Remove the plastic pieces and stick them together.

( some insulator won't have this)

You might need help with this part... Hold the two ends

together.

Tape with duct tape. Cover a wide area

so it holds well.

 That's it! So easy, so inexpensive, and you get

to choose the size!