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Craquelure
Faux Finish Texture Coating from Gluefast
Make your poster
or print look hand painted with Gluefast's
Craquelure faux finish texture coating.
Depending on the way this specialty polymer
coating is applied to the surface of a print,
photo, or poster, the look of the finished
product can be varied, ranging from a paint-brush
look to a canvas-type appearance. Available
in matte, semi-gloss, or high-gloss finish,
Craquelure texture coating lets you create
a unique texture design. Samples are offered
upon request.
What
is Craquelure Texture Coating?
Craquelure texture coating is an acid-free
water based acrylic polymer coating. Craquelure
refers to the hairline surface cracking
of paintings into characteristic texture
patterns determined by climate conditions
and materials used in the creation of the
painting. In the 18th century, Craquelure
was so popular that to English painters
it became known as Craquelure anglaise.
Today, forgers and restorers often imitate
it to enhance the look of authenticity in
their works.
Apply Craquelure Faux
Finish Texture Coating using a…
- Paint Brush –
the operator can completely control the
look of this effect.
- Paint Roller –
provides a textured look. For added texture,
apply more product with a 1/2” or
higher nap roller. (Some customers use
a paint roller to apply the matte finish,
then apply the semi-gloss or high-gloss
finish with a paint brush to highlight
target areas.)
- Non-Absorbing Foam
Roller – applies thin lines of
acrylic onto the print. The coating is
applied in one direction and allowed to
dry. A second coat is applied – turning
the print 90 degrees – providing
a texturized linen/canvas-type look.
- Top Coating Machine
– applies the Craquelure coating
onto nearly any item from paper to board
stock up to ½” (13mm) thick.
Used for high production runs, the Senator
Top Coat Gluer from Gluefast features
variable coating thickness and speed control.
Whether you have a 4-color
mounted lithographed print or a black and
white photograph, with Craquelure faux finish
texture coating, your work looks as though
it was hand painted by an artist. When using
this water-based coating, keep in mind that
drying time ranges from a few minutes to
an hour, depending on the amount applied.
Packaging for the product is available in
quarts, gallons, five-gallon pails, and
55-gallon drums. To purchase Craquelure
texture coating online, click here.
For further information, contact The Gluefast
Company, Inc. by phone at 1-800-242-7318
or email at email
us.
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