Marbled Wood Effect Paint

Repeat this step at least two times and add in some white veins to create highlighted areas.

Marbled wood effect paint.

You should be going for a milky look to your paint. How to draw marble. Use a dry blending brush to smooth out the fine veins. Dip a detail brush in diluted white or very light green paint and add fine lines to simulate veins.

Create the look of marble at a fraction of the cost with a faux finishing technique. For this i have an acrylic paint pouring technique that will give you a marbled look. When the paint is dry add marble veining. How to water marble with acrylic paint.

If you add too much water and you will lose the vibrant colors. When you re satisfied allow the paint to dry for several hours. First you will need to marble the wood panel. Start with your plain wood panel and protect your work surface well.

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. Then mix your paint in disposable cups. To water down your paint a bit add equal parts water to your acrylic paint and mix with a wooden skewer.

If desired sponge on lighter shades of green to soften the tabletop and add more depth to the surface. Sponging white back into the marble pattern is a secret weapon. Slowly drip the paint into your liquid starch mixture.