Marbled Wood Effect Paint

Blend out fine veins.

Marbled wood effect paint.

Sponging white back into the marble pattern is a secret weapon. You should be going for a milky look to your paint. When the paint is dry add marble veining. Repeat this step at least two times and add in some white veins to create highlighted areas.

Slowly drip the paint into your liquid starch mixture. How to paint a marble effect faux finish. Choose your colors based on the type of marble you wish to recreate. How to draw marble.

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

Start with your plain wood panel and protect your work surface well. For this i have an acrylic paint pouring technique that will give you a marbled look. First you will need to marble the wood panel. How to water marble with acrylic paint.

This technique is messy so i use scrap cardboard to cover my table. If you add too much water and you will lose the vibrant colors. Dip a detail brush in diluted white or very light green paint and add fine lines to simulate veins.