Alan lacer and tim johnson show how to apply a marbled finish to wood.
Marbling paint on wood.
Use a dry blending brush to smooth out the fine veins.
How to marbleize wood.
Repeat this step at least two times and add in some white veins to create highlighted areas.
Sponging white back into the marble pattern is a secret weapon.
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.
First you will need to marble the wood panel.
How to draw marble.
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.
Then mix your paint in disposable cups.
Wood pieces ornaments gift tags.
This technique is messy so i use scrap cardboard to cover my table.
Blend out fine veins.
Start with your plain wood panel and protect your work surface well.
Water or liquid starch wooden skewer disposable containers acrylic paints 4 disposable plastic cups thick paper like card stock or watercolor paper other items you could marble.
When you re applying a marble.