Marble Painting Diy

You will use a feather to create this marble look which can be purchased at any craft store or found in nature.

Marble painting diy.

Using an inspiration image of carrara marble as a guide i roughly drew out the veining lines with a medium paintbrush then immediately sponged over them with the dry side of my sponge blurring the veins see below. I am super excited to bring you this video today. Next start adding the color variations that will impart the marbled appearance. Chalk paint s longer than usual drying time will give you time to decide whether to apply a second coat.

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Sponging white back into the marble pattern is a secret weapon. Dip the tip of the feather into the lightest gray paint then draw a diagonal line across the surface. 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. I have recently discovered this acrylic fluid painting technique and i m obsessed.

She made it look pretty easy so i decided i would give it a shot. Dip the sea sponge into all three colors at once and dab the sponge lightly on the tabletop. How to paint cultured marble countertops. Cassidy garcia photography now for the fun stuff.

Apply a thin coat of chalk paint to the marble keeping a wet edge. If you add too much water and you will lose the vibrant colors. Just grab a water tub and fill it up with water spray paint your favorite paint colors in its center and next stir the paint randomly for a marble effect and then dip dye your pumpkins in it for a gorgeous marbled appeal. Paint the entire countertop with the white paint by first cutting in with a 2 inch natural bristle brush and filling in with your 7 inch roller.

I then sponged completely over the entire table with white paint. For a lighter look sponge off excess paint onto a paper towel as you work. Blend out fine veins. Squirt a blob of each shade of green paint on a plastic plate.

Let the paint dry for about 48 hours longer if it is cold or if there is a lot of humidity in the air. Repeat this step at least two times and add in some white veins to create highlighted areas. How to draw marble. Dab and smear the paint to create the look of marble.

When you re satisfied allow the paint to dry for several hours. You should be going for a milky look to your paint.