Faux Marble Painting - DO'S and DON'TS - Scenic Art
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- There are so many ways you can paint faux marble, especially for theater, so in this video I go over the BASIC techniques and tips for making your marble look more realistic.
For this video I used Rosco Off-Broadway paints.
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One of the better marble tutorials on youtube. Keep up the good work.
I used this tutorial to show my entire scenic shop how to do marble. We are doing a bunch of marble on an upcoming set and we couldn't have made it look so nice without you! Thank you!
Oh I'm so glad it helped! I would love to see some pictures! :)
Wow! Great video. I have to admit I would have been doing all of the donts so im so glad that I found this info. You saved me. Lol
So glad you found it helpful! Let me know if there's anything else you might like to see :)
I have watched SO MANY tutorials before starting this project and yours is the first one that’s made me somewhat confident my ability to actually do this! Thank you soo much for spelling this out so clearly! Understanding that I should not just do random lines (bc rocks don’t crack that way 😅) is an absolute game changer and no one else tells you about this. 🥳👏🏾👏🏾❤
I'm so glad you found it helpful! Let me know if there's anything else I can help with :)
Great teaching. Really clever and helpful to show one done the wrong way. Genius
Best Tutorial on painting faux marble
Best video I've seen on marbling. Short n sweet
Thank you! Let me know if there's anything else you'd be interested in seeing :)
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@@BehindtheScenics Could you attempt one on a péice of concrete in which the paint soaks into the concrete. I'm trying this using cellulose paint as an alternative to expensive epoxy. I will seal it with gloss cellulose 2 pack floor varnish.
@@TheSubpremeState I'm a little confused on what you are referring? What kind of concrete, and you want to see a marbling technique on it? Could you tell me more about what you're working on and trying to achieve? If it is easier you can send me an email.
@@BehindtheScenics I grinded the surface of a concrete floor so it's fairly smooth almost polished concrete. I initially was going to attempt to stain it with translucent white or cream but after watching these marbling vids I decided it would be nicer that way. I'm just imagining the concrete would be a better surface. More realistic than say wood. By allowing the paint to soak into rather than sit on top of the surface. Do you follow me? Or maybe that's not possible for the desired effect?
Thank you soooo much for this video!!!
That’s gorgeous… wow
Thank you for this video! So so helpful!
I'm so glad it is helpful!!! Let me know if there are any other techniques you'd be interested in learning more about!
Bottom line, this is a great video on how to marble. It would have been perfect if the colors and paint names had been listed.
Good to know! I often debate if I should include colors; for this one I ultimately didn't because each marble is different, and this video is more about the dos and don'ts than a specific marble type. If I remember correctly, I just used black, white, and van dyke brown in varying ratios. Hope that helps!
very informative, thank you.
Very good tutorial. Thank you
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This is a great video! If I'm doing a dark marble (like brown or black), would i start with the darkest and work my way to lightest or does that really matter since you're blending and layering so many colors?
You would start with whatever general color the marble is, and add veining on top in layers. Hope that helps!
great stuff, when in a theatre how do you control the excess water from running too much?
This specific technique only works if your surface is able to lay flat. If it is already upright, you would have to use a different technique with less water.
@@BehindtheScenics I lik d working in oil scumbles, and using white spirit to siss the surface.
Drying times are too long. Thankfully waterbase is here now. :)
Hi, I’m really keen to learn this. I would like to try this on my Venetian plastering which I do as a hobby and job. Would you change the technique for this ? I’m not sure I can throw too much water on to it.
Great video though. Looks fantastic! :)
I'm not too familiar with Venetian plaster, but if it is anything like joint compound, yeah, I can imagine it shouldn't get too wet because it sort of rehydrates. In the case that you can't use too much water, instead of using water to get some texture, you can use a thinner/more translucent paint with a natural sponge or crumpled rag/plastic bag/paper. Because you don't have water on the surface to help dilute and spread the paint, you'll have to do it to the paint itself beforehand, thinning it with either water or sealers.
Can I do it on my wall??
hi me again! Is this being panted on wood panel again? ALso what kind of gloss do you use? I have acrylic varnishes but not sure that's what you're using. I'm in the process of beginning and Im trying to figure out the supplies I need
Yes, this is on wood panel! For this, I used a glossy floor sealer. I can't remember what brand, but you can get that sort of thing at a paint store, or if you're not needing that much or something that durable, you could use a fine art gloss medium or varnish. Any clear layer that adds a glossy sheen will do.
What colors do you use for the base love this best I have seen
Thanks! If I remember correctly, I just used black, white, and van dyke brown in varying ratios. Hope that helps!
What kind of paint are you using and what are you using for the vain I see that you’re using a feather to draw however what medium are you using and are you springwater or are you just dabbing the feather in the water
Hi, in all my videos I'm using Rosco OffBroadway paint, it is a water based Scenic paint which has better pigment than house paint. Normal acrylic and latex paints work as well. I'm actually not using a feather, I've never been a fan of that technique for veining. I just use a small paint brush. You can apply water either with a spray bottle, spattering it on with a large brush, or yes, just dipping your brush in it. Hope this helps!
Hi, many thanks for the excellent video. I’m trying to create some “sissing” in the veins, could you tell me how it is done, please?
Hi! I'm not familiar with the term "sissing" for marble veins. Could you explain what you mean?
@@BehindtheScenics Hello thanks for the reply I would send you a picture but I don’t know how to do it on YT. Please bare with me I’ll try to find out.
@@rickpalmer3340 Ok! You are welcome to send me an email at behind.the.scenics@gmail.com if you need.
Hi i love this, is your base colours used with water based for the sissing?
The paints I used are water based, and I did thin them with water.
Great info!
Also what brush are you using for veining?
Thanks! I think I just used a flat brush, but you could also use a sash or liner brush.
Do you let the base dry before doing the veins?
Yes! You let it dry.
Can you do this technic on a living room wall
You would have to adjust the technique a bit and use less water, because it would run down the wall. A natural sponge would be a helpful tool to help you get texture and variation in things fading. But otherwise, yes, you can paint faux marble on a wall.
green marble usually have straight lines tho
Right, each variety of marble has its own quirks and unique features. This video is a intended as a more "generic" video about mistakes people often make with veins, and from this foundation you can change it up to match whatever variety of marble you are imitating.
What type paint are you using
For this I was using Rosco Scenic Off-Broadway paints, it's a very nicely pigmented vinyl acrylic paint
@@BehindtheScenics It looked like you used a flat latex paint like chalkboard paint. I'm doing a job now where I'm using a Sherwin Williams eggshell and its harder to do tons of detail. Glaze is easier if it's in the customers budget
@@terryroberson2658 the paint I used is flat, and isn't too different from latex paint, honestly. "Latex" is kind of a tricky term because it mostly means a water-based paint, which "acrylic paint" is as well. Some of the issue with using house paints is they have a lot of fillers (like chalk), so it is harder to get detail and for it to cooperate, especially if you are watering it down... house paint just isn't really designed for doing crazy things with. I think i'd compare it to trying to make a fantastic fine art painting with craft paint rather than professional artist paints. I like the Rosco because it is designed with the ability to be thinned, and it doesn't have as many fillers so the pigment saturation is really nice, even when thinned.
@@BehindtheScenics Thank you for your response. I've been a house, commercial painter for 50 years. I'm very fermilyer with all types of paints and techniques. I worked on homes were owners pocket books were unlimited with funds. But sometimes you have to use what they can afford. So I'm doing marbleize walls in there formal dining room with the 2 grays that I'm already using. Sherwin Williams interior latex. It looks amazing and it was done very quick as well. The colors blend very well with colors I've already used. This is like watching a big production cooking show and the chef can cook anything.
But you take that same chef and give him less money to cook something really amazing chances are he want be able to pull it off unless he has great skills to do so.
I have them skills..
I ain’t got enough water for this
Oils are much more workable than acrylics
Definitely! But sometimes budgets, timing, and safety don't allow for oil, especially in theater. Faux finishing for homes is a different matter, and requires more subtlety.
@@BehindtheScenics true I work in hospitals and nursing homes and we are not allowed to use oils at all ,acrylics only