This technique is messy so i use scrap cardboard to cover my table.
Marbling paint on wood.
When you re applying a marble.
How to draw marble.
For this i have an acrylic paint pouring technique that will give you a marbled look.
Blend out fine veins.
How to marbleize wood.
Mix each with one part marbling.
Alan lacer and tim johnson show how to apply a marbled finish to wood.
Wood pieces ornaments gift tags.
The marbling process involves floating acrylic paint on top of a base of thickened water swirling and moving the paint into unique patterns then dipping in a piece of wood that will be stained with the pattern.
Sponging white back into the marble pattern is a secret weapon.
First you will need to marble the wood panel.
Water or liquid starch wooden skewer disposable containers acrylic paints 4 disposable plastic cups thick paper like card stock or watercolor paper other items you could marble.
Repeat this step at least two times and add in some white veins to create highlighted areas.
Use a dry blending brush to smooth out the fine veins.
Start with your plain wood panel and protect your work surface well.
Marble panels and tabletops may be outside your budget but a little faux painting can transform pedestrian wood to luxurious veined stone.