Faux Marbling Techniques

(Faux Skyros)

Tips

Surfaces - should be cleaned, primed and sealed prior to painting. 

Nature - the best teacher. If possible have a real piece of marble or at least a picture to guide and inspire you.  

Layers - provide depth and realism.  

Combine:

Red Oxide

Yellow

White

Burnt Umber

White

Combine:

Raw Sienna

White

Combine:

Violet 

Black

Step 1

Begin with applying a white base coat - let dry then apply glaze. Into wet glaze apply color A as background color. Stipple and Soften with badger brush then stipple with stipple brush. 

Step 2

Apply color C with a sponge over 50% of color A then stipple with a stipple brush. Paint a few veins with color A then soften with a badger brush.

Step 3

Paint in vein formations using color D.      

Step 4

Lightly sponge in color C then stipple and soften with badger brush. Soften first across the veins then with the veins. Continue painting in more veins with color D.

Step 5

Seal with clear sealer and let Dry. Brush over entire area with color E. Remove some color and soften the area.