Marble Effect Paint Technique

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Marble effect paint technique.

When the paint is dry add marble veining. Remember to paint the veins over the edge of the tabletop as well. I painted the top of this sideboard 6 years ago using my faux marble painting technique. Mix each with one part marbling medium and one part craft paint.

The faux marble finish looks better than ever and it even gets wet from time to time. If you are looking to do acrylic paint pouring this folkart marbling paint pour set is a favorite. Create the look of marble at a fraction of the cost with a faux finishing technique. Blend out fine veins.

Sponging white back into the marble pattern is a secret weapon. Marbling exudes richness and sophistication. When you re satisfied allow the paint to dry for several hours. For this i have an acrylic paint pouring technique that will give you a marbled look.

If desired sponge on lighter shades of green to soften the tabletop and add more depth to the surface. Dip a detail brush in diluted white or very light green paint and add fine lines to simulate veins. It is a technique that can really go numerous different ways with no concrete right or wrong paths. Repeat this step at least two times and add in some white veins to create highlighted areas.

Then mix your paint in disposable cups. Furniture and wall marbling instructions. Start with your plain wood panel and protect your work surface well. Tell us what you see and share your projects with us on our facebook page here.

Since this time it has now become a sink vanity. Use a dry blending brush to smooth out the fine veins. A basic marble faux finishing technique standard white marble with gray and black veins is beneficial to learn regardless of what type of marble you wish to recreate with paint. Marble with acrylic paint for beginners or kids.

How to paint a marble effect faux finish. Marbling is a great craft pastime for people who are just starting out and for kids too. How to draw marble. This technique is messy so i use scrap cardboard to cover my table.

Since this time it has now become a sink vanity.