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.

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

You should be going for a milky look to your paint. Start with your plain wood panel and protect your work surface well. To water down your paint a bit add equal parts water to your acrylic paint and mix with a wooden skewer. How to paint a marble effect faux finish.

Slowly drip the paint into your liquid starch mixture. Sponging white back into the marble pattern is a secret weapon. If you add too much water and you will lose the vibrant colors. When the paint is dry add marble veining.

How to water marble with acrylic paint. Remember to paint the veins over the edge of the tabletop as well. Repeat this step at least two times and add in some white veins to create highlighted areas. Blend out fine veins.

This technique is messy so i use scrap cardboard to cover my table. Then mix your paint in disposable cups. Dip a detail brush in diluted white or very light green paint and add fine lines to simulate veins.