Re: antiquing techniques--what about no cracks?

In Reply to: Re: antiquing techniques posted by rob howard on 07/21/00 at 8:28 AM:

Sorry, Rob, hope you don't find me a nuisanse, but what if you don't want cracks?
Glue used to size paper is diluted compared to glue used in gessoes; I sometimesgesso strength glue to glue paper to wood and paint on that. I don't want cracks and so far haven't had any on those pieces. I assume that stronger glue would give the crackled surface that David is looking for?


: The tried and rrue method is to clean the surface of all wax and oil and apply a dilute coat of rabbitskin glue. It crackles in a subtle manner that is identical to a fine old finish, rather than something that looks abused.

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: : can anyone help me in how to make wood look old. i am interested in antiquing for some of my new works and am having difficulty getting the right look.
: : thanks.

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