How to Make Crackle Paint – Using Elmers Glue
Learn how to make crackle paint easily using Elmer’s glue and acrylic paint with this step by step tutorial with video. Homemade crackle paint is so easy!
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I am making fall crafts!!
Well, homemade crackle paint really has nothing to do with fall…
but I decided to use fall colors because, well, I have everything fall on my mind!
Remember when I used the homemade crackle paint technique on the Ikea Malm dresser?
It totally gave me a lightbulb moment!
How amazing would the crackle look on glass!
This is how DIY crackle paint votives came to be.
Of course, they don’t have to be fall colors. You can use any color combination you like – red and green for Christmas or pastel colors for Easter – or any combinations for a wedding or party centerpieces!
Let’s get making!
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Materials Needed to Make the Crackle Paint –
- Glass votives in various shapes and sizes (I got mine at the dollar store)
- White Glue (I used Elmer’s Glue All) – I have heard that it is important to use the “Glue All”. I didn’t take any chances.
- Craft paint in the colors of your choice – I used burgundy, orange and brown.
- A couple of Paper plates and paint brush
- A small object to support the votives while they dry (I used a little block of wood)
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How to Make the Homemade Crackle Painted Votives –
The process is super simple and extremely similar to how I got the crackled effect on my dresser. Here is a quick video showing you how I made them. Step by step instructions follow.
How to Make Crackle Paint –
Here is a step by step process for you if you would rather just read it –
Step 1 – Wash and clean the votives well with warm soapy water to make sure they don’t have any residues on them.
Step 2 – Â Dab white glue on the votive and allow to dry for about 5 minutes. You want it to form a film on the top but not dry.
Step 3 – Dab the craft paint lightly onto the glue. Be careful not to disturb the layer of glue.
Step 4 – Let dry! That is it! You have unique painted tea light holders!
As the wood glue dries clear, it crackles the paint over it and creates a unique crackle paint effect!
The effect of the flame peeking through the crackled paint is very beautiful! I am thinking I will be making one set for Christmas too! 🙂
Isn’t this such a fun idea?! I am excited to try this out on various other items! My head is swimming with ideas!
Where will you use it?
This coastal candle holder can be painted and decorated to match any season or occasion! 
Anika's goal is to inspire and empower beginners with woodworking, DIY, home improvement, and home decor ideas.
She wants everyone to unlock their creative potential and experience the feeling that comes with making something. Nothing feels better better than seeing something and saying "I can make that!"
These are very cool. Looks like something (older) kids could attempt. I’m sure these look cool when lit at night.
You’re so creative, Anika ! 😀
This is so pretty Anika!
Very very beautiful!!! Such a great idea !!!! I am visiting you through the Sweet Inspiration Link Party. Have a wonderful weekend
Thank you Christina!
That is really cool! Thanks for linking up at the DI & DI Link Party Anika!
Thanks Christine!