How to Marble Paint

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Learn how to marble paint ceramic with our easy tutorial.  Make gorgeous vases, flower pots, ring dishes and more with this fun craft project!

I have a new obsession and it includes marble paint.  I had no idea it was this easy to add a colorful marble effect to plain ceramic until I made this gorgeous vase and now I’m ready to marble paint everything!  I’ve used nail polish to make marbled mugs but I was excited to try the same technique using marble paint. The best thing about this project is you only need a few supplies.

Supplies needed to make your own DIY marbled vase:

• Marabu Easy Marble Paint
• Large bowl of water
• White ceramic vase
• Bamboo Skewers

How to Marble Paint

Step 1:  Drop 5-10 drops of Marabu Easy Marble Paint into bowl of water.

Step 2:  Use bamboo skewer to swirl paint in water.

Step 3:  Dip ceramic vase slowly into water and remove slowly.

Step 4:  Place on flat surface to dry completely.

As you can see, I used aqua, pink and purple Marble Marabu Paint but you can use any color combination to make your own marbled vase.

I LOVE the way this project turned out!  I do recommend testing it our first with something small like a bowl or plate.  I played around with the process a few times before dipping the vase.  And, the best part – if you don’t like the way it looks, just wash it off and start over again.

Helpful Tips for using Marble Paint

• Make sure your bowl is large enough to fit your entire ceramic surface.
• Place a towel under your bowl of water.
• Dip your object in the water slowly.
• Don’t panic if you have air bubble of paint on your object.  Wait until the paint is completely dry and you’ll be able to smooth them out.
• Start with adding the darkest color of paint to the water first.
• Be patient and have fun!  Even though this project only requires a few supplies, do not rush the process.  Take your time and have fun.

Have you tried this fun marbling effect yet?  If not, I hope I’ve inspired you to try it.  I promise you’ll love the way it turns out.