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    Default "Aged" picture frames

    I have quite a few old picture frames in my garage and I would like to give them an aged look. The type of look I am after is where you see various layers of paint showing through at random areas (usually on corners and edges). Also looking at getting a crackle effect on a couple of the frames. I have seen youtube videos showing the use of both PVA and water soluble hide glue to get the crackle effect.
    Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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    I've done a few of these.

    The frame on the one below was made from MDF door architraves.
    Painted first with several coats of off white, then a dark green top coat sanded back mainly on edges/highspots.

    I've done a few crackles as well using something called crackle glaze - I don't like it as much as the sanded back method.

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    https://www.porterspaints.com/paints...rackle-medium/

    Easy to get locally, and there is a video on that page showing how it is done.

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    This crackle finish looks quite good.



    Is this product from Bunnings the same thing at the Titebond he is using in the video?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Brush View Post
    https://www.porterspaints.com/paints...rackle-medium/

    Easy to get locally, and there is a video on that page showing how it is done.
    Very informative video, thanks for posting Mr. Brush.
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    Thanks for that video. Some other interesting finishes there also.
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    Spotlight staff are great with this type of work.
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