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How to Create a Marble Effect with Paint

Jane and Sonja
Creating the look of marble using a mix of matte and metallic paint.
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Ingredients
  

  • Set of 3 terracotta pots in different sizes and shapes
  • Extreme Sheen in Pewter, Rose Quartz, Pink Tourmaline
  • Americana Decor Chalky Finish in Everlasting
  • Americana Multi Purpose Sealer
  • 1” angled Paint brush
  • Fine tip angled brush
  • Small sponge
  • Small Plastic bag

Instructions
 

  • Apply a coat of sealer to the inside and outside of the terra cotta pots. Leave them to dry fully.
  • Paint the terra cotta pots in Chalky Finish Everlasting. Let the paint dry fully and then apply a second coat of paint for better coverage. Leave the pots to dry fully. Add additional coats if desired.
  • Work on one pot at a time and work the marbling steps quickly while the paint is still wet.
  • Using a 1” angled brush apply a coat of Extreme Sheen in Pewter in a single flowing stroke around the entire pot.
  • Using a slightly damp sponge, spread out the Extreme Sheen base color creating a somewhat water color effect.
  • Scrunch up a plastic baggie and dab the painted areas creating a spotted texture throughout.
  • Add veining throughout using a fine tip angled paint brush. Dip the brush in the Extreme Sheen Pewter color and paint long flowing veins that taper at the ends throughout.
  • Repeat with the other two pots using different Extreme Sheen colors.
  • Leave the paint to dry and apply a coat of Multi Purpose sealer over the pot.
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