Description
Jo Sonja's Crackle Medium is a transparent medium used to create fine, crackle finish over completed acrylic paintings. This medium dries clear and will produce a 'cracked varnish' effect like that found on old porcelain. Once dry, this medium is intended to be sanded smooth and antiqued to highlight crazed areas.
Directions:
- Prepare piece and paint in the usual manner. Allow to dry.
- Using a soft brush, apply an even layer of Jo Sonja's Crackle Medium over the surface where the crazing effect is desired. The brush should be used similar to a palette knife, laying on the medium instead of 'brushing' it out. After it is applied to the surface, over-brushing or reworking produces very fine, wispy crackles.
- Crackling will occur if room temperature is moderate to warm. Do not touch during the drying process. If surface is uneven when dry, lightly sand.
- Medium will be cured when completely dry. To emphasize the crazing, brush a darker colour thinned with either Jo Sonja's Flow Medium or Jo Sonja's Retarder into the cracks. Use a soft cloth moistened with Retarder to remove excess colour.
- Practice on a sample piece is recommended before attempting a project.
Note: Thicker applications of Jo Sonja Crackle over fresher paint will create larger crackle patterns.
Trouble Shooting:
Cracking is not evident.
Possibly not enough medium applied or overworking of the medium. 'Spread' rather than brush across the surface, apply a generous amount. A good test is to pour some Crackle Medium directly onto your palette. Allow this to thoroughly dry. If the Medium has cracked then the product is not being applied thickly enough on your piece.
Crackle Medium dries unevenly.
Sand smooth when thoroughly dry and antique to highlight cracks. Uneven size of actual cracks is normal. If a more consistent result is desired, try to apply the medium more evenly. A ruler is useful for spreading.
Refund Policy
Online Purchases
(please scroll down for our In-store Purchases refund policy)
Change of mind
Please choose items carefully as we do not provide refunds or exchanges for incorrect choice or change of mind for online purchases.
You are entitled to a refund
When the product:
- Has a fault that the customer did not know about at the time of purchase
- Does not do the job that the customer was led to believe it would do
- Does not match the sample or description the customer was shown
Under these circumstances, customers may negotiate with staff so an appropriate solution is found such as repair, replacement or refund.
When are customers not entitled to a refund?
- When they changed their mind about a product. This includes when a customer has found a cheaper product elsewhere, has bought a gift that is unsuitable, or their circumstances have changed and they no longer require the goods.
- If a customer knew, or should have known about a fault when the goods were bought, for example when sold as ‘damaged’ or seconds.
- If they are unable to prove from whom and when the item was purchased.
Proof of Purchase
Please note that all returns, refunds, exchanges or repair requests must be accompanied by any of the following Proof of Purchase documents:
- Original Tax Receipt/Invoice
- Bank statement showing transaction total and date of purchase
Refund Method
There is no time limit for the return of goods which meet the criteria listed above under ‘When are customers entitled to a refund’.
Please email Art Shed Brisbane prior to returning the goods (sales@artshedbrisbane.com.au) and provide the following: invoice number; product name; reason for refund request; submit an image if possible; include all your contact details).
Once a return has been approved, we will organise the return of the goods (in the case of faulty goods, Art Shed Brisbane will be responsible for return postage costs). Once we receive the goods, you will receive your refund via your original payment method within 14 working days.
In-store Purchases
Change of mind
Please choose items carefully as we do not provide refunds for incorrect choice or change of mind for in-store purchases.
Exchanges for change of mind (In-store only):
If you have changed your mind about a product purchased at Art Shed Brisbane (not online) you can exchange the product for store credit or other items.
- Exchanges are not available for the following products: individual pens & markers, paint, sprays, face paints and books, unless they have an unbroken seal to prove they have not been used.
- Proof of purchase must be provided by the customer.
- Goods must be in merchantable quality i.e. in original packaging so they are able to be resold.
- Store Credits are valid for 12 months from the date of exchange.
You are entitled to a refund
When the product:
- Has a fault that the customer did not know about at the time of purchase
- Does not do the job that the customer was led to believe it would do
- Does not match the sample or description the customer was shown
Under these circumstances, customers may negotiate with staff so an appropriate solution is found such as repair, replacement or refund.
When are customers not entitled to a refund?
- When they changed their mind about a product. This includes when a customer has found a cheaper product elsewhere, has bought a gift that is unsuitable, or their circumstances have changed and they no longer require the goods.
- If a customer knew, or should have known about a fault when the goods were bought, for example when sold as ‘damaged’ or seconds.
- If they are unable to prove from whom and when the item was purchased.
Proof of Purchase
Please note that all returns, refunds, exchanges or repair requests must be accompanied by any of the following Proof of Purchase documents:
- Original Tax Receipt/Invoice
- Bank statement showing transaction total and date of purchase
- Art Shed Brisbane Loyalty Card information held in the ASB database
Return Locations for Retail Purchases
Goods purchased in-store can only be returned to the Art Shed Brisbane retail store. You will be required to provide ‘proof of purchase’ and fill in a ‘Refund Authorisation Form’ with your contact details at the store.
