To make the paint look like real marble you want the.
Marble like painting.
Blend out fine veins.
You can use it as a guide to see what veins look like since when you are painting them you can create the most realistic look.
Sponging white back into the marble pattern is a secret weapon.
How to marble paint countertops.
Slowly drip the paint into your liquid starch mixture.
When the paint is dry add marble veining.
Remember to paint the veins over the edge of the tabletop as well.
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We chose to replicate the traditional white with grey veining but this technique will work with any colors.
Marble comes in many different colors including gold black brown and blue.
To recreate the complexity of multicolored marble note the colors in a marble variety that you like and pick three or four paint colors based on the true marble.
Equally surprising was how simple the kit was so i will reproduce the steps here the items you need are 4 colors of paint.
If you add too much water and you will lose the vibrant colors.
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How to water marble with acrylic paint.
Follow these steps for painting countertops to look like marble.
Many years ago i bought a marbleize kit to paint a table and the results were surprisingly good.
Apply one of the middle shades.
To water down your paint a bit add equal parts water to your acrylic paint and mix with a wooden skewer.
They cost about 5 00 a piece.
You should be going for a milky look to your paint.
How to draw marble.
Paint a faux marble finish.
Dip a detail brush in diluted white or very light green paint and add fine lines to simulate veins.
When you re satisfied allow the paint to dry for several hours.
Use a dry blending brush to smooth out the fine veins.
Repeat this step at least two times and add in some white veins to create highlighted areas.