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