Tim Holtz™ Distress™ Crackle Paint™. Decades of Distress in one simple step! Tim Holtz™ Distress Crackle Paint™ is a unique one-step paint that cracks as it dries. Apply a medium coat for fine cracks, a heavier coat for larger cracks. Note: Metallic Crackle Paints take 2-3 times longer to dry than non-metallic versions. Do not use a craft heat tool to speed drying as it will cause the paint to bubble. 1.1 fluid oz jar with built-in applicator brush from Tim Holtz and Ranger Products®