I've got a fairly high quality chest of drawers (Thomasville Furniture) that is over 30 years old. It has a dark brown stain and of course a factory applied lacquer top coat. I want to update the look by applying a crackle paint finish just on the drawer fronts and not the moulding around the fronts. I had planned to apply thinned hide glue, let dry, then add a water base accent color. I want the dark stain to show thru the cracks.
I'm concerned if the hide glue will stick to the lacquer. If not, do you think I can apply a de-glosser (liquid sandpaper) to the areas to get the crackle finish. I don't want to sand because I will not be able to get into the corners, etc and I'm concerned I may sand thru the stain .
Perry