Marble comes in many different colors including gold black brown and blue.
Marble paint pattern.
Print a picture or sketch out a pattern that shows what type of marbling you want to achieve.
How to draw marble.
Turn wiggle and shake the feather as desired to mimic the look of natural marble veining.
To successfully vein the surface mix each color of gray paint with water using the ratio of three parts of paint to one part of water.
We ended up painting a total of 3 coats to make the wall look as glossy as possible.
You will use a feather to create this marble look which can be purchased at any craft store or found in nature.
Dip the tip of the feather into the lightest gray paint then draw a diagonal line across the surface.
We chose to replicate the traditional white with grey veining but this technique will work with any colors.
Blend out fine veins.
Wait for your paint to fully dry before moving onto the next step.
If you add too much water and you will lose the vibrant colors.
To make the marble veins mix 1 part white paint with 3 parts water.
Dip a large feather into the paint and water mixture wiping off any excess.
Pour some white paint onto a plate and lightly dip an edge of the feather into the paint.
As mentioned you can also use a twisted up piece of paper instead of a feather.
When you re satisfied allow the paint to dry for several hours.
To make the paint look like real marble you want the.
To water down your paint a bit add equal parts water to your acrylic paint and mix with a wooden skewer.
Repeat this step at least two times and add in some white veins to create highlighted areas.
How to marble paint countertops.
Apply thin lines drag the painted feather across the diagonal lines of the wall.
You should be going for a milky look to your paint.
Use a dry blending brush to smooth out the fine veins.
Dab the paint onto the surface in a series of tree branch patterns.
It s a bright white that looks great with blues and grays.
How to water marble with acrylic paint.
Sponging white back into the marble pattern is a secret weapon.