Marble Effect Paint Technique

Mix each with one part marbling medium and one part craft paint.

Marble effect paint technique.

Since this time it has now become a sink vanity. The faux marble finish looks better than ever and it even gets wet from time to time. If desired sponge on lighter shades of green to soften the tabletop and add more depth to the surface. Furniture and wall marbling instructions.

Marbling exudes richness and sophistication. Marble with acrylic paint for beginners or kids. Create the look of marble at a fraction of the cost with a faux finishing technique. Sponging white back into the marble pattern is a secret weapon.

This technique is messy so i use scrap cardboard to cover my table. From our online exclusive decorative paint techniques with danielle hirsch of color splash. How to draw marble. Follow these instructions from danielle hirsch.

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. Dip a detail brush in diluted white or very light green paint and add fine lines to simulate veins. When the paint is dry add marble veining. It is a technique that can really go numerous different ways with no concrete right or wrong paths.

How to paint a marble effect faux finish. Colorwashing is a subtle aged effect perfect for almost any room in the house. Start with your plain wood panel and protect your work surface well. When you re satisfied allow the paint to dry for several hours.

Blend out fine veins. Use a dry blending brush to smooth out the fine veins. For this i have an acrylic paint pouring technique that will give you a marbled look. Choose your colors based on the type of marble you wish to recreate.

Tell us what you see and share your projects with us on our facebook page here. Marbling is a great craft pastime for people who are just starting out and for kids too. Since this time it has now become a sink vanity. I painted the top of this sideboard 6 years ago using my faux marble painting technique.

Then mix your paint in disposable cups.