AK Interactive Light & Dry Crackle Effects 100ml (Acrylic) Diorama Effects
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AK Interactive Light & Dry Crackle Effects 100ml (Acrylic) Diorama Effects
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PROJ: AK8033 · SHEET 2 / 4
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Product overview
AK8033 creates pale, dry cracked floors on the undersides of vehicles and across dioramas or vignettes. AK's dedicated guide also gives it a separate use for charred wood: dry pigments are mixed into the acrylic product to tint it towards a burnt colour before it is worked into the wood. As the mixture dries, the crackle becomes part of the charred finish.
- Jar volume: 100 ml
- For the standard ground effect, apply a thin coat over an acrylic-painted base
- In AK's guide the effect is built on burnt basswood stained with black India ink
- AK identifies the product as non-toxic
Notes · Q & A
What is the difference between texture pastes, water effects and resin waters?
Texture pastes are spreadable acrylic products for building ground, snow and similar surfaces in thin or thick layers. Acrylic water effects are self-levelling liquids, while resin waters are two-part epoxies that require resin and hardener to be mixed at a 2:1 ratio.
How thick a layer can I apply?
Ground and snow pastes may be applied in thin or thick layers; crackle textures need a thin layer, with its thickness affecting the crack size. Keep Still Water to 1–2 mm per layer and Puddles to no more than 3 mm, building greater depth through repeated layers.
How long do these textures take to dry?
AK quotes 24 hours for ground textures and resin water, and 2–4 hours for Snow Sprinkles, with drying affected by the amount applied and the ambient temperature. Crackle textures have no stated time, although AK says a hairdryer can speed the process.
Can I thin these products, and what should I use?
The acrylic textures can be diluted with water or acrylic thinner to improve their flow. Two-part resin waters are not thinned with water; mix the resin and hardener at the stated 2:1 ratio.
Can I paint or add pigments after the texture has dried?
The suitable method depends on the product. Still Water can be tinted with acrylic paint, while dry corrosion and ground textures can take pigments to adjust their colour and surface variation.
Notes · Logistics
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If you're not happy with your purchase, contact us within 30 days for a full refund or exchange. Items must be unused and in original packaging.
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Product details
Brand
AK Interactive
Product code
AK8033
Type
Diorama Making
Shipping weight
250 g
Barcode
8436564921154
Made in
Spain
Composition & curing
Chemistry
Acrylic
Dimensions & contents
Volume
100 ml
Safety & compliance
Non-toxic
Yes
Product
AK Interactive Light & Dry Crackle Effects 100ml (Acrylic) Diorama Effects
Code (proj)
AK8033
Ship. weight
250 g
Brand
AK Interactive
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