Pentart antique wax paste for crackle finishes, 20 ml

Pentart antique wax paste is a thick solvent-based paste for an aged, vintage or metallic appearance on decorations. Rub it into the cracks of a crackle varnish and wipe back the excess: the colour makes the pattern more visible. You receive one 20 ml jar in your selected colour.

Choose a colour for your decoration

Umber gives a dark brown aged effect; white provides light contrast. Gold, silver, antique gold, antique bronze and copper offer metallic colour accents. Choose a colour in relation to the background and assess the contrast on a sample first. The seven colours are separate choices, not a set.

Rub on and wipe back

Use a sponge or cloth to rub a small amount onto the decoration. With a crackle finish, let the varnish pattern form and the layer dry first. Remove excess paste with a dry cloth, leaving colour in the cracks. A cloth dampened with turpentine-based solvent can wipe back further, but try it on the same varnish and surface first. Tools, crackle varnish and solvent are not included.

Match the product to the effect

The paste accents existing cracks; it does not create the crackle pattern itself. Use it as a decorative colour finish, not as a recipe for mixing into paint. The amount left on the surface affects the appearance. Assess your sample before finishing the whole piece, especially when using a solvent.

Safe use

Danger. Flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Work with good ventilation, do not breathe vapours and avoid skin and eye contact. Wear chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flames; no smoking. Follow the label and close the jar after use. Keep out of reach of children and prevent release of residues into the environment. If swallowed, immediately call a poison centre or doctor; do not induce vomiting.

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