The Buddha name plate: 2 Step crackle + Resin technique

THE BUDDHA NAME PLATE:

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  Devika here and today I will my favourite project till now..the 2step crackle name plate. This post will help you to get lovely cracks on your project.

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  LET'S GET STARTED:
• Sand the mdf name plate surface with a #80 no. sandpaper.
• Prime it by applying 2 layers of Gesso. (allowing 15-20 min to dry between the 2 coats)

• Paint the base with white chalk/acrylic. Let it dry.
• Remove 2 layers of the napkin and use the top most layer.
• Tear the relevant Buddha and floral design with water and paint brush.

• Apply a thin layer of mod podge at the base and put the napkin on top. (If you are a beginner, then please do this step with a small portion at a time)

• Dab it with a dry sponge  and use the plastic wrap to remove the air bubbles.
• Put a thin layer of mod podge on top of the design.
• When the mod podge dries, sand the excess napkin (with #80 no sandpaper). 

• Put one last layer of mod podge.
• Apply the base coat of Itsy Bitsy’s 2 step crackle medium on the area of the name plate which isn’t decoupaged.

• Let it dry completely naturally.
• When dry, put the top coat of the crackle medium. Let it dry naturally.

• Cracks will appear when it dries.

• Highlight the cracks with Home decor Antique Wax, covering very small portions at a time.
• Remove the excess wax at the same time with a paper towel or else it will settle and wont come out later! THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT STEP.

• Paint the alphabets with black chalk/acrylic paint and adhere them with Monte marte glue.
• Mix Itsy Bitsy resin and hardener in the proportion as mentioned on the pack i.e. 1:1 ratio and put it on the complete name plate.
• Let it cure overnight and you have a waterproof outdoor name plate ready!!

Hope you all loved it! Please do like, share and comment below! Till we meet next time, happy crafting.