Creative Chemistry 102: Colored Crackle

This technique uses the Rock Candy Distress Crackle Paint.  The shapes were die cut out of Grungeboard.  In this case, one of the Heartfelt Creations Vintage Floret flowers and a leaf from the Classic Leaf dies.  A thin coat of Rock Candy Distress Crackle Paint is applied.  Once completely dry, Distress Paint in various colors are daubed onto the crackles.  I really don't like the result, but that could have to do with the colors of paint that I have, none of the bright colors.  I thought the paint would have a richer brown color but the result ended up being this dull color of brown.  Some improvement occurred then Distress Ink is applied to the image with an ink blending tool.

Water was spritzed on the piece and the Distress ink soaked into and defined the crackles more effectively. 

Still, this will take me some time to play and figure out how to effectively use this technique.  That may not happen as I don't know that I plan to purchase much more of the Distress Paint

Creative Chemistry 102: Distress Paint Stamping Resist

I'm thinking this sample turned out!  The concept with this technique is that you use Distress Paint to stamp a relatively detailed image (the fluidity of the paint allows for fine detail) and allow the paint to dry completely.  Usually a lighter color of paint works best.  After the paint is completely dry, apply Distress Ink with a Blending Tool .  The paint will resist the Distress Ink.  After you have achieved the look you like, spritz a soft cloth with water and rub over the stamped image.  This will remove any ink that has temporarily stuck to the paint and "brighten up" the stamped image.

This technique is for the book.  I'll be using this one.

Creative Chemistry 102: Distress Paint Eroded Metallic

This one we're going to call an epic fail.  Tim warned us that the technique doesn't always work.  I am proof.  The technique is achieved by laying down a varied color of Distress paint on the tag.  He suggests blues and greens to get a copper erosion technique.  I don't think my incorrect coloring is the problem here, just a execution problem.  After the layer of color is applied and dry, a strong layer of metallic color (in this case Antique Bronze) is applied and then water is flicked onto the paint.  You then apply a little heat from a heat gun until the edges have dried a bit (not too much) and apply a paper towel over the paint.  This should lift off paint and leave some behind causing the eroded look.  I'm going to have to keep trying, this bit didn't work.