Marbled Wood Effect Paint

If desired sponge on lighter shades of green to soften the tabletop and add more depth to the surface.

Marbled wood effect paint.

For this i have an acrylic paint pouring technique that will give you a marbled look. How to paint a marble effect faux finish. If you add too much water and you will lose the vibrant colors. Choose your colors based on the type of marble you wish to recreate.

This technique is messy so i use scrap cardboard to cover my table. To water down your paint a bit add equal parts water to your acrylic paint and mix with a wooden skewer. Use a dry blending brush to smooth out the fine veins. How to water marble with acrylic paint.

Repeat this step at least two times and add in some white veins to create highlighted areas. You should be going for a milky look to your paint. When you re satisfied allow the paint to dry for several hours. When the paint is dry add marble veining.

Blend out fine veins. How to draw marble. Sponging white back into the marble pattern is a secret weapon. Create the look of marble at a fraction of the cost with a faux finishing technique.

Dip a detail brush in diluted white or very light green paint and add fine lines to simulate veins. Remember to paint the veins over the edge of the tabletop as well. Start with your plain wood panel and protect your work surface well.