Marbled Wood Effect Paint

How to water marble with acrylic paint.

Marbled wood effect paint.

Choose your colors based on the type of marble you wish to recreate. How to paint a marble effect faux finish. Slowly drip the paint into your liquid starch mixture. Create the look of marble at a fraction of the cost with a faux finishing technique.

To water down your paint a bit add equal parts water to your acrylic paint and mix with a wooden skewer. 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. Repeat this step at least two times and add in some white veins to create highlighted areas.

Blend out fine veins. For this i have an acrylic paint pouring technique that will give you a marbled look. You should be going for a milky look to your paint. Start with your plain wood panel and protect your work surface well.

If desired sponge on lighter shades of green to soften the tabletop and add more depth to the surface. When you re satisfied allow the paint to dry for several hours. When the paint is dry add marble veining. Then mix your paint in disposable cups.

If you add too much water and you will lose the vibrant colors. Sponging white back into the marble pattern is a secret weapon. Dip a detail brush in diluted white or very light green paint and add fine lines to simulate veins.