Marbling Wood Techniques

Start with your plain wood panel and protect your work surface well.

Marbling wood techniques.

Since this time it has now become a sink vanity. The faux marble finish looks better than ever and it even gets wet from time to time. Then mix your paint in disposable cups. We ve got the classic paint swirling technique that we used when marbling clay beads for this installment of 31daysofdiy we decided to tackle the task of marbling with nail polish and no surprise here.

The marble painting technique in bathrooms marble panels and tabletops may be outside your budget but a little faux painting can transform pedestrian wood to luxurious veined stone. How to draw marble. Most of the work in marbling is getting set up but once you are all set up you can play for hours. If you are looking to do acrylic paint pouring this folkart marbling paint pour set is a favorite.

The marbling process involves floating acrylic paint on top of a base of thickened water swirling and moving the paint into unique patterns then dipping in a piece of wood that will be stained with the pattern. Sponging white back into the marble pattern is a secret weapon. First you will need to marble the wood panel. Blend out fine veins.

If you are working with fabric or clothing larger than your available pans it s easy to build a pan using some 1 x 4 wood. This technique is messy so i use scrap cardboard to cover my table. Medium density fiberboard mdf natural surface color does change the tone of some of the lighter shades of paint but results are very detailed due to the super smooth surface. However if you really are looking for a marbling paint i have heard good things about this bo kuundo marbling paper origami marbling kit.

One part psychedelic one part graphic this visual style is an essential in the diy department. When you re satisfied allow the paint to dry for several hours. For this i have an acrylic paint pouring technique that will give you a marbled look. Oh marbling how we love thee.

In maker space we tried out a brand new paint marbling project using wood and were thrilled by the response it received. Use a dry blending brush to smooth out the fine veins. Marble with acrylic paint for beginners or kids. Since this time it has now become a sink vanity.

We are totally sold. Wood for even coverage and true color it s best to base coat un finished wood surfaces with white acrylic paint and allow plenty of time to dry before marbling.