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product_id: 4399143
title: "GOLDEN Artist Colors Crackle Paste, 8 fl. oz. Jar | Artist grade texture medium; develops crackled surfaces, ideal for textured grounds. Opaque"
brand: "golden"
price: "$48.80"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Golden"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/4399143-golden-artist-colors-crackle-paste-8-fl-oz-jar-artist
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region: United States of America
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# 8 fl. oz. versatile jar 24-hour full cure time matte, absorbent acrylic-ready finish GOLDEN Artist Colors Crackle Paste, 8 fl. oz. Jar | Artist grade texture medium; develops crackled surfaces, ideal for textured grounds. Opaque

**Brand:** golden
**Price:** $48.80
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎭 Crackle your creativity with GOLDEN — where texture meets timeless artistry!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GOLDEN Artist Colors Crackle Paste, 8 fl. oz. Jar | Artist grade texture medium; develops crackled surfaces, ideal for textured grounds. Opaque by golden
- **How much does it cost?** $48.80 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- golden enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted golden brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Timeless Matte Finish:** Achieve an opaque, absorbent surface ideal for layering and enhancing your artwork’s depth.
- • **Master the Art of Texture:** Create unique cracked patterns that evolve with your application thickness and environment.
- • **Expand Your Creative Horizons:** Perfectly compatible with acrylic paints and mediums to elevate your mixed media projects.
- • **Archival Quality, Made in the USA:** Trust a professional-grade medium crafted by an employee-owned company with 40+ years of expertise.
- • **Fluffy, Marshmallow-Like Consistency:** Enjoy a smooth, easy-to-apply paste that feels light yet builds rich texture effortlessly.

## Overview

GOLDEN Artist Colors Crackle Paste is an 8 fl. oz. opaque white medium that dries to a matte, cracked texture. Its unique formula allows artists to control crack size through application thickness and drying conditions, creating dynamic surfaces ideal for acrylic paints and mixed media. Made in the USA by a trusted, employee-owned company with over 40 years of professional art material expertise, this archival-quality paste cures fully in 24 hours and offers a versatile, absorbent ground for endless creative possibilities.

## Description

Golden-Crackle Paste. This molding paste is perfect for building surfaces, creating texture, altering sheen and changing. This package contains 8 ounces of crackle paste. Conforms to ASTM D4236. Made in USA

Review: Fantastic Crackle Effects - I used this to recreate the cracked gilding on an early 18th C. tabernacle frame. The results were amazing and matched the original look. The instructions are very helpful and after testing different thicknesses of the medium I found the precise effect I needed. I was able to oil gild the material after an application of toned gouache followed by the size.
Review: Brilliant product - This product is so much fun. I love it. I find it inspires me too, in a very childlike art project kinda way. I've used it on paper, plastic and wood all with great results and no delamination. I was very happy to learn it is archival too. This will be in my art supply cabinet for life. Of note: texture is similar to marshmallow paste. I was not expecting it to be so fluffy. It's fine, I just thought I would mention it in case you think it's going to be more like a gel medium

## Features

- Crackle Paste is an opaque, white medium that develops a cracked texture as it dries
- The size and extent of the cracking pattern depends on the thickness of application, and environmental conditions during drying and other factors, resulting in an opaque, matte finish, with an absorbent surface suitable for acrylic paints and mediums
- RANGE OF TEXTURE - Pastes can be used to achieve a variety of effects and expressions
- EXPAND CREATIVE POSSIBILITIES and broaden working properties when used in conjunction with acrylic colors
- Made in the USA with globally sourced materials by an employee-owned company with more than 40 years of experience making paint for professional artists

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002646MT6 |
| Age Range Description | all ages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #28,807 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #651 in Art Paints |
| Brand | GOLDEN |
| Brand Name | GOLDEN |
| Color | White |
| Color Code | White |
| Container Type | Can |
| Coverage | Full |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 815 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Cracked texture |
| Full Cure Time | 24 hours |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00738797355750, 00738797915343 |
| Included Components | papier |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Form | Paste |
| Item Type Name | Golden Crackle Paste-8 oz. |
| Item Volume | 237 ml |
| Item Weight | 0.16 kg |
| Manufacturer | Golden Artist Colors |
| Model Name | Crackle Paste |
| Model Number | Golden Crackle Paste |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Part Number | 35575 |
| Size | 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Special Feature | Function as a ground for a variety of media |
| Special Features | Function as a ground for a variety of media |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior/Exterior |
| Surface Recommendation | Canvas |
| UPC | 738797915343 738797355750 |
| Unit Count | 8 Fluid Ounces |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** GOLDEN
- **Color:** White
- **Finish Type:** Cracked texture
- **Item Volume:** 237 ml
- **Paint Type:** Acrylic
- **Size:** 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
- **Special Feature:** Function as a ground for a variety of media
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Interior/Exterior
- **Surface Recommendation:** Canvas
- **Unit Count:** 8 Fluid Ounces

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: has anyone used this on polymer clay? and if so, did you use before or after you baked ?**
A: I have used this product both ways with polymer clay ... both work great!  The advantage of using it on raw clay ... after letting it dry (overnight is best), you can gently bend and manipulate the clay to help the cracks along! You can apply alcohol inks either before or after baking ... seal with something like Alene's Pendant gel after you are done coloring and baking for a beautiful finish.

**Q: Is there any clear crackling paste or medium that can be used over an existing oil painting?**
A: I am unaware of any oil-based crackle medium, unfortunately.

**Q: Can you manipulate the size of the cracks?  I am interested in getting large, chunky blocks, not a shattered look.**
A: The only way you can manipulate the size of the cracks is by manipulating the amount of paste you apply.  The thicker the application, the larger the cracks, however the product is more apt to break off when it dries if applied too thick.

**Q: Can this be painted before drying?**
A: Best results to get a good cracking pattern is to allow it to dry first, then paint over it. It all depends on how you want the cracking patterns - larger block cracks vs. a 'shatter' look, results in the quantity of material (thickness of layer) applied, and how much moisture is contained within it. If you add more water-based paint onto the top of the surface at the time of drying, you will change how the cracking will develop over the surface.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Crackle Effects
*by E***R on April 29, 2026*

I used this to recreate the cracked gilding on an early 18th C. tabernacle frame. The results were amazing and matched the original look. The instructions are very helpful and after testing different thicknesses of the medium I found the precise effect I needed. I was able to oil gild the material after an application of toned gouache followed by the size.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant product
*by M***A on August 9, 2025*

This product is so much fun. I love it. I find it inspires me too, in a very childlike art project kinda way. I've used it on paper, plastic and wood all with great results and no delamination. I was very happy to learn it is archival too. This will be in my art supply cabinet for life. Of note: texture is similar to marshmallow paste. I was not expecting it to be so fluffy. It's fine, I just thought I would mention it in case you think it's going to be more like a gel medium

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Service and Product
*by A***R on August 8, 2026*

Fast Service. Very pleased with product.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-10*