Gum Arabic dry powder

Gum Arabic-dry powder of Arabian Gum to create a cracking effect (craquelure).
VERY ECONOMICAL!

One of the most important materials in the Restoration, and is also used for the preparation of Painted Gold, Watercolors and Gouache.

Before use must be diluted with clean filtered water without additives at a ratio of 1:1. For paint cracks (one-step craquelure) must be applied to the prepared solution of gum Arabic in a fully dried base paint. After drying, the solution of gum Arabic (about 40 minutes), apply a second coat of paint in a contrasting color, the cracks begin to appear immediately.

Note: the size, shape and depth of the cracks depend on the method of application and thickness of coats applied.

To create the effect of craquelure varnish (craquelure two step) is applied to a base for cracking, water-based. After visualisasi craquelure (approx. 5-10 minutes) put the prepared solution of gum Arabic. Cracks will begin to appear after 30-40 minutes, but will not be noticeable in direct lighting. For the manifestation of cracks you need to use one of the known methods of grouting: oil paint, dry pigments, bitumen or bitumen varnish. After complete drying (using 2-24 hours) solution of gum Arabic is washed off with a jet of warm water, cracks remain. If a solution of gum Arabic is washed away, the work can cover any topcoat. Otherwise, as a topcoat you can't use the water based lacquer. For best result we recommend to insist a solution of gum Arabic before use for 30-60 minutes.

A diluted solution of gum Arabic can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days.