Marble Effect Paint Technique

Choose your colors based on the type of marble you wish to recreate.

Marble effect paint technique.

The faux marble finish looks better than ever and it even gets wet from time to time. When the paint is dry add marble veining. If desired sponge on lighter shades of green to soften the tabletop and add more depth to the surface. From our online exclusive decorative paint techniques with danielle hirsch of color splash.

Sponging white back into the marble pattern is a secret weapon. Follow these instructions from danielle hirsch. I painted the top of this sideboard 6 years ago using my faux marble painting technique. How to draw marble.

Since this time it has now become a sink vanity. When you re satisfied allow the paint to dry for several hours. Use a dry blending brush to smooth out the fine veins. Marble with acrylic paint for beginners or kids.

If you are looking to do acrylic paint pouring this folkart marbling paint pour set is a favorite. 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. How to paint a marble effect faux finish. Marbling exudes richness and sophistication.

Blend out fine veins. Remember to paint the veins over the edge of the tabletop as well. This technique is messy so i use scrap cardboard to cover my table. Colorwashing is a subtle aged effect perfect for almost any room in the house.

Since this time it has now become a sink vanity. Mix each with one part marbling medium and one part craft paint. Start with your plain wood panel and protect your work surface well. Dip a detail brush in diluted white or very light green paint and add fine lines to simulate veins.

Repeat this step at least two times and add in some white veins to create highlighted areas. For this i have an acrylic paint pouring technique that will give you a marbled look. Marbling is a great craft pastime for people who are just starting out and for kids too. It is a technique that can really go numerous different ways with no concrete right or wrong paths.

Create the look of marble at a fraction of the cost with a faux finishing technique.