tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411331701272394241.post5430340338626429993..comments2024-03-28T07:59:06.801-04:00Comments on Quarry Orchard: Snap, Crackle, and FlopShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12738055239751514038noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411331701272394241.post-27891763094893902742010-03-27T17:17:56.198-04:002010-03-27T17:17:56.198-04:00:) poor shannon! I'm thinking where you wen...:) poor shannon! I'm thinking where you went wrong may have been that it looks like you used a gloss undercoating... perhaps the crackle just couldn't "stick" to it? Just thinking...<br />glad you're not giving up.<br />gailgail@My Repurposed Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06169865526245609703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411331701272394241.post-40870533392906213042010-02-06T21:28:05.136-05:002010-02-06T21:28:05.136-05:00Oh, I feel your pain. I did a post a while ago en...Oh, I feel your pain. I did a post a while ago entitled. "Friends don't let friends do crackle." I'm actually not a crackle hater, but it's hard to do really well. One of the keys is to do it in a low contrast. Black on white is such a high contrast, it doesn't look as good as a white over cream, then distressed and antiqued to emphasize the crackle texture. Anyway, good luck to you! Once a piece is crackle, you either need to strip it or sand it and live with the imperfections that will show through the topcoat. Good luck!Miss Mustard Seedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628769209767003185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411331701272394241.post-44756445482478176992010-02-06T16:42:10.228-05:002010-02-06T16:42:10.228-05:00You need to be using the Aqua crackle products. F...You need to be using the Aqua crackle products. Faux Effects in my opinion has the best crackle available. I roll on size and roll on paint...I never brush because it ends up looking weathered. I'm sorry it didn't turn out like you wanted... I've had my share of faux flops and they are disappointing!Magic Brushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09663747993075580281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411331701272394241.post-15237124412064345632010-02-05T22:49:04.842-05:002010-02-05T22:49:04.842-05:00I'm sorry it gave you so many problems. If it...I'm sorry it gave you so many problems. If it makes you feel any better, it happens to all of us!KimMalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11153549261521697368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411331701272394241.post-53198346430269962602010-02-05T21:42:11.852-05:002010-02-05T21:42:11.852-05:00you know what?
big deal it didn't work out......you know what? <br />big deal it didn't work out... aren't we all just making our furniture fit our lives for now anyway? <br />Who knows in 5 years you were gonna probably strip it and do something different... but, I can appreciate a project going south really fast, so, i can appreciate you sharing it anyway.<br /><br />thanks.Patricia @ 9th and Denverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04786692442689958889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411331701272394241.post-73428703904400452612010-02-05T19:43:19.282-05:002010-02-05T19:43:19.282-05:00That is such a bummer!!!That is such a bummer!!!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471482903257028554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411331701272394241.post-61136602830747359212010-02-05T15:05:19.494-05:002010-02-05T15:05:19.494-05:00Thanks, ladies :)
For now, it is sitting where it...Thanks, ladies :) <br />For now, it is sitting where it belongs. I think I'm pretending that it didn't flop for the time being :)<br />No fears though! I have not given up. I'm too much of a stickler for a free piece of furniture and stubborn enough to like the challenge!Shannonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411331701272394241.post-60907041855029064542010-02-05T12:16:27.934-05:002010-02-05T12:16:27.934-05:00i love these types of posts, because hey, sometime...i love these types of posts, because hey, sometimes things just don't work out like we want/plan, and it's good to be honest about it. :) i agree that you can still salvage the table, and i would personally strip the paint/crackle and once that's done, sand it and paint one solid color, maybe distress the edges so it isn't a 100% refined look? sounds like you want it to appear a little worn.<br />don't give up! i hope to check back in later and see wonderful transformations to this table :)Sarah @ Hennessey Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17206526129603885035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411331701272394241.post-78897571264227806092010-02-04T20:38:28.168-05:002010-02-04T20:38:28.168-05:00Oh, Shannon, dont pull those leg warmers out just ...Oh, Shannon, dont pull those leg warmers out just yet. I would sand over and try again fresh. It will turn out. OR sand and paint with a color underneath that you will like th ecombo with. It'll work. I cannot wait to see how it comes out. Dont give up! Thanks for sharing today. Thank you also for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!<br />~Hugs~<br />Leigh<br />Tales from Bloggeritaville<br />www.lbratina.blogspot.comLeigh of Tales from Bloggeritavillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01501269563354107349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411331701272394241.post-81334374784441595182010-02-04T19:39:14.560-05:002010-02-04T19:39:14.560-05:00Oh dear. I agree with Alice who said to sand it d...Oh dear. I agree with Alice who said to sand it down, and try again. I have used spray crackle with good results, on things as large as bookcases, but never on a table.<br />good luck!<br />CassCass @ That Old Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173199705431319322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411331701272394241.post-28658914427039690332010-02-04T13:37:20.769-05:002010-02-04T13:37:20.769-05:00I have used the crackle spay paint on small things...I have used the crackle spay paint on small things like frames... but never anything large like this! I hope you can fix it!Fawnda@Fireflies and Jellybeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098369192096978914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411331701272394241.post-67416921707002170722010-02-03T22:20:24.000-05:002010-02-03T22:20:24.000-05:00Shannon, This is what I have done. Let it dry. San...Shannon, This is what I have done. Let it dry. Sand the table, wipe off the dust, crackle again. If you can lay the table flat do so. If you want small cracks use a sea sponge. Load it with paint dob down and up move do again. Do not drag. Good luck. <br />smiles, alicealicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13135367146526239082noreply@blogger.com