Carla, I’m so glad it was useful for you. I remember how much I struggled to discover how to use the mediums but first you had to weed through all the product brands to find THE one that would work for your specific needs/wants. This was my motivation in this series. 🫶
Thank you. Although I own the Tim Holtz distress oxides, I rarely use them because I don’t like the appearance that Tim had them made for! I prefer the distress inks. I plan to experiment with the distress inks. I am pretty bad about purchasing things and not using them. So I have both kinds of crackles/texture paste that you tested! I think I played with the crackle paste when it first came out, but that really isn’t my thing. I’m trying to branch out more now.
I would not mix crackle paste with anything and use it directly on a project as it can alter the crackle. However, I would definitely experiment before adding it to a project. You may find it does something very fun.
I am trying to find out what to seal my dried crackle with. I am using watercolor paper and will need to ensure crackle is stable before I frame art. Thank you.
If it’s not sticking to your sub straight you can delicately use some fluid medium to help it adhere, but use care if there are any water-soluble mediums under it. Are you varnishing the piece because some liquid varnishes work well.
@@NinaFickettDesigns Thank you Nina for your quick response. I am going to put resin as the final layer. The watercolor paper is going to be attached to a wooden panel. Hope this makes sense. 💕
Strange results from DecoArt. I use it for creating desert/wasteland bases for my miniatures and it always has really good results, thick or thin. I'm putting it on primed plastic though so maybe that's a difference? But mine usually turn out very similar to how the Finnibair (24:25) turns out for you.
@@NinaFickettDesigns It does have to be primed first though otherwise it completely lifts off. But I'm gonna try the Finnibair stuff now after watching your video (bigger tub, better value) so thanks for that !
I was just watching a video with Tim Holtz from Ranger and he said the Distress is made to absorb color from sprays, ink etc. so that may be the difference between distress texture paste and ranger texture paste, crackle etc.
As a card maker, I would favor the distress crackle because I don’t generally layer colors. Thank you for pointing that out. Tim is always a wealth of information if we just watch his videos and *remember what he says. Lol.
Great review. Super useful. I appreciate how you took the time to consider various preferences.
Carla, I’m so glad it was useful for you. I remember how much I struggled to discover how to use the mediums but first you had to weed through all the product brands to find THE one that would work for your specific needs/wants. This was my motivation in this series. 🫶
This was great! Loved seeing a products results not just words or opinions of someone. Thank you😊
You are very welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Yay! Thanks for all your time, hard work, and information!
You are quite welcome. I had wished for this info way back and thought I should make it available to those curious.
Thank you. Although I own the Tim Holtz distress oxides, I rarely use them because I don’t like the appearance that Tim had them made for! I prefer the distress inks. I plan to experiment with the distress inks. I am pretty bad about purchasing things and not using them. So I have both kinds of crackles/texture paste that you tested! I think I played with the crackle paste when it first came out, but that really isn’t my thing. I’m trying to branch out more now.
I find that experimentation and finding what look I like is a wealthy and worthwhile endeavor. Plus it’s so much fun.
Excellent review!
Thank you....
Thank you, I’m glad it was informative.
Just what I was looking for! thanks! Is it possible to mix these pastes with marble flour?
I would not mix crackle paste with anything and use it directly on a project as it can alter the crackle. However, I would definitely experiment before adding it to a project. You may find it does something very fun.
I am trying to find out what to seal my dried crackle with. I am using watercolor paper and will need to ensure crackle is stable before I frame art. Thank you.
If it’s not sticking to your sub straight you can delicately use some fluid medium to help it adhere, but use care if there are any water-soluble mediums under it. Are you varnishing the piece because some liquid varnishes work well.
@@NinaFickettDesigns Thank you Nina for your quick response. I am going to put resin as the final layer. The watercolor paper is going to be attached to a wooden panel. Hope this makes sense. 💕
Oh waw, interesting video 😊 Thanks.
I’m glad you liked it.
Strange results from DecoArt. I use it for creating desert/wasteland bases for my miniatures and it always has really good results, thick or thin. I'm putting it on primed plastic though so maybe that's a difference? But mine usually turn out very similar to how the Finnibair (24:25) turns out for you.
Good to know. I will keep experimenting with it.
@@NinaFickettDesigns It does have to be primed first though otherwise it completely lifts off.
But I'm gonna try the Finnibair stuff now after watching your video (bigger tub, better value) so thanks for that !
@@davidmcloughlin6547. What would you prime it with? Thanks.
I was just watching a video with Tim Holtz from Ranger and he said the Distress is made to absorb color from sprays, ink etc. so that may be the difference between distress texture paste and ranger texture paste, crackle etc.
Thank you for that information. Good to know.
As a card maker, I would favor the distress crackle because I don’t generally layer colors. Thank you for pointing that out. Tim is always a wealth of information if we just watch his videos and *remember what he says. Lol.