Then mix your paint in disposable cups.
Marbled wood effect paint.
Blend out fine veins.
Use a dry blending brush to smooth out the fine veins.
How to water marble with acrylic paint.
This technique is messy so i use scrap cardboard to cover my table.
Choose your colors based on the type of marble you wish to recreate.
How to paint a marble effect faux finish.
You should be going for a milky look to your paint.
When the paint is dry add marble veining.
For this i have an acrylic paint pouring technique that will give you a marbled look.
Repeat this step at least two times and add in some white veins to create highlighted areas.
First you will need to marble the wood panel.
Create the look of marble at a fraction of the cost with a faux finishing technique.
How to draw marble.
If you add too much water and you will lose the vibrant colors.
To water down your paint a bit add equal parts water to your acrylic paint and mix with a wooden skewer.
If desired sponge on lighter shades of green to soften the tabletop and add more depth to the surface.
Slowly drip the paint into your liquid starch mixture.
Remember to paint the veins over the edge of the tabletop as well.
Start with your plain wood panel and protect your work surface well.