Marble Painting Diy

How to draw marble.

Marble painting diy.

I have recently discovered this acrylic fluid painting technique and i m obsessed. How to water marble with acrylic paint. Use a dry blending brush to smooth out the fine veins. Sponging white back into the marble pattern is a secret weapon.

So i scoured the internet looking for a cheap way to refinish them. Dip the tip of the feather into the lightest gray paint then draw a diagonal line across the surface. Next start adding the color variations that will impart the marbled appearance. How to paint cultured marble countertops.

She made it look pretty easy so i decided i would give it a shot. You should be going for a milky look to your paint. I came across live love diy s post on how she used expoxy paint to cover her tile countertops. Blend out fine veins.

It is so m. 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. Dab and smear the paint to create the look of marble. 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.

When you re satisfied allow the paint to dry for several hours. Dip the sea sponge into all three colors at once and dab the sponge lightly on the tabletop. 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. For a lighter look sponge off excess paint onto a paper towel as you work.

If you add too much water and you will lose the vibrant colors. Let the paint dry for about 48 hours longer if it is cold or if there is a lot of humidity in the air. I am super excited to bring you this video today. To water down your paint a bit add equal parts water to your acrylic paint and mix with a wooden skewer.

Chalk paint s longer than usual drying time will give you time to decide whether to apply a second coat. Slowly drip the paint into your liquid starch mixture. I then sponged completely over the entire table with white paint. Repeat this step at least two times and add in some white veins to create highlighted areas.

Cassidy garcia photography now for the fun stuff. You will use a feather to create this marble look which can be purchased at any craft store or found in nature.