How Do I Create A Marble Look on Countertops?

[HalfScaleDollhouseLOVER]

I'm buying a lovely safe colored kitchen set in 1:24 scale that was made by Bespaq, but I would like to make the date counters a different color from the cabinets.

White marble is what I'm thinking of, but black marble is also a possibility. I won't know for sure until the set arrives and I try out some marble techniques on some card paper.

How do I go about this?

[Ken]

 Try this site see if it helps..

https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2014/04/easy-faux-marble-countertops.html

[Sable]

I made mine with paperclay. Roll it with a rolling pin. Put a few tiny drops of gray paint on it. Roll the slab into a cylinder and twist it. Then roll it back it with a rolling pin to the correct thickness. Cut it to size with a blade and let dry for a few days.

http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/?app=gallery&module=gallery&controller=view&id=121828

[kokomo]

I've always wanted to try this method but haven't gotten around to it yet. His results are spectacular:  https://englishmanordollhouse.blogspot.com/search?q=black+marble

 

[havanaholly]

I paint my base color on the primed surface, then with a fine brush I run streaks of the colors I'm using for veining through the wet surface coat and using a feather or crumpled tissue I play with the paint streaks to get the effects I want.  Testing on paper first is an excellent idea.  I like to use a feather for the veining, with a light touch and a curving motion.  The crumpled tissue gives a more mottled result; that's why I suggest playing with it to get the looks you want.

I use my same faithful brushes, cleaning them after each use.  I also usually use water-based paints to make this job easier.

[fov]

I don't think my painted marble turned out as well as some others I've seen, but here's how I did it: http://www.emilymorganti.com/blog/?p=12871

If your heart's not set on marble and you just want a stone / quartz look, here are a couple of other posts to give you ideas:

http://www.emilymorganti.com/blog/?p=14121
http://www.emilymorganti.com/blog/?p=6076

[HalfScaleDollhouseLOVER]

25 minutes ago, fov said:

I don't think my painted marble turned out as well as some others I've seen, but here's how I did it: http://www.emilymorganti.com/blog/?p=12871

If your heart's not set on marble and you just want a stone / quartz look, here are a couple of other posts to give you ideas:

http://www.emilymorganti.com/blog/?p=14121
http://www.emilymorganti.com/blog/?p=6076

First are questions:

I love your marble technique and I want to try it out. How did you make sure you didn't get it on the lower part of the cabinet? I might want to try this on a hand made piece of furniture to get the look down properly first. (I'm nervous.)

If I can't get it, I thought I might try the clay technique and just cover it with a thin layer that looks like marble. I might need to coat it afterwards in something to make it shine, but it might be easier for me because I have a hard time taping things off that are so small.

Second: That is YOU!?!!!.Oh, MY! I've been completely and utterly OBSESSED with your blog for over a year now! It is what has got me back into the hobby. That exact house has become my obsession. I wanted to contact you about your rugs. Where you but your materials and if you have ever thought of selling them or selling a kit?

[HalfScaleDollhouseLOVER]

1 hour ago, Sable said:

I made mine with paperclay. Roll it with a rolling pin. Put a few tiny drops of gray paint on it. Roll the slab into a cylinder and twist it. Then roll it back it with a rolling pin to the correct thickness. Cut it to size with a blade and let dry for a few days.

http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/?app=gallery&module=gallery&controller=view&id=121828

I might go with this just to make certain I don't get any paint on my lower cabinets. I LOVE the look of yours!

[HalfScaleDollhouseLOVER]

1 hour ago, Ken said:

 Try this site see if it helps..

https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2014/04/easy-faux-marble-countertops.html

Wow! This might just be the easiest way to do it. Thank you. I do need a new printer, but having been putting it off. However if I can get a look like that I may need to get one and being it home for printing miniatures.

[fov]

1 hour ago, HalfScaleDollhouseLOVER said:

I love your marble technique and I want to try it out. How did you make sure you didn't get it on the lower part of the cabinet? I might want to try this on a hand made piece of furniture to get the look down properly first. (I'm nervous.)

You could put masking tape on the cabinets to protect them. The overhang on the front of the cabinet should make it relatively easy to avoid painting the cabinet, as long as you're careful. The side is a little trickier but if you put masking tape right up against the seam, and then peel it off while your paint is still wet, you should be able to clean up any paint that gets on the cabinet with a damp Q-tip. Or if it's dry, carefully scrape it off with your fingernail. The Bespaq cabinets you're painting have a finish that will help protect it.

 

1 hour ago, HalfScaleDollhouseLOVER said:

Second: That is YOU!?!!!.Oh, MY! I've been completely and utterly OBSESSED with your blog for over a year now! It is what has got me back into the hobby. That exact house has become my obsession. I wanted to contact you about your rugs. Where you but your materials and if you have ever thought of selling them or selling a kit?

Thanks! I'll send you a private message about rugs.

 

[Keifer]

I will be attempting this technique for my countertops.   We’ll see how it goes, never used modge podge before ...I know right?!

[Ken]

Keith Modge Podge is great stuff make sure after printing you use the Modge Podge sealer on both sides before gluing it down.. Jus follow the directions you can't go wrong.

[Mid-life madness]

I used this paint in grey on the back of a thin piece of plexiglass...once it dried I painted it white, ....https://www.krylon.com/products/marbelizing-spray/

I used it on the fireplace surround in my willow. http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/?app=gallery&module=gallery&controller=view&id=131805

 

[Keifer]

Very cool!   Thanks for sharing. 

[HalfScaleDollhouseLOVER]

7 hours ago, Ken said:

Keith Modge Podge is great stuff make sure after printing you use the Modge Podge sealer on both sides before gluing it down.. Jus follow the directions you can't go wrong.

I've been meaning to buy glues and a sampler of Modge Podge, along with the larger sizes recommended for dollhouses. Thank you for letting me know it could be used for this. I appreciate it!

9 hours ago, Keifer said:

I will be attempting this technique for my countertops.   We’ll see how it goes, never used modge podge before ...I know right?!

Me neither. Soon I hope to try it out though.

9 hours ago, fov said:

You could put masking tape on the cabinets to protect them. The overhang on the front of the cabinet should make it relatively easy to avoid painting the cabinet, as long as you're careful. The side is a little trickier but if you put masking tape right up against the seam, and then peel it off while your paint is still wet, you should be able to clean up any paint that gets on the cabinet with a damp Q-tip. Or if it's dry, carefully scrape it off with your fingernail. The Bespaq cabinets you're painting have a finish that will help protect it.

 

Thanks! I'll send you a private message about rugs.

 

When it is wet! See now I would have waited until it was dry and completely messed it up. Thank you for saving me my mistake!

And that is how you don't get it on the cabinets! Plus how to clean up anything that got on the wrong part. This will save me so much heartache, thank you!

7 hours ago, Mid-life madness said:

I used this paint in grey on the back of a thin piece of plexiglass...once it dried I painted it white, ....https://www.krylon.com/products/marbelizing-spray/

I used it on the fireplace surround in my willow. http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/?app=gallery&module=gallery&controller=view&id=131805

 

*GASP* I must try this on something mini! Thank you.

And: No it is you. You make the lovely dolls, and have such an adorable Christmas scene. Where in earth did you get those miniature train ornaments? That was a brilliant idea!

[Mid-life madness]

5 hours ago, HalfScaleDollhouseLOVER said:

That was a brilliant idea!

Thank you for the kind comment I think I got the train from Hobby Lobby is the dollhouse section.

[Elsbeth]

I take shortcuts and sometimes get lucky by accident. I made "marble" tops for some pieces using paper and glossy varnish and I was happy. I sized the marble vein down to my scale. I need to work on my edges...I'm no artist. But it passes.

I did these in 1:48 - but I think laser printed paper can be a wonderful short-cut. 

[Elsbeth]

14 hours ago, Mid-life madness said:

I used this paint in grey on the back of a thin piece of plexiglass...once it dried I painted it white, ....https://www.krylon.com/products/marbelizing-spray/

I used it on the fireplace surround in my willow. http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/?app=gallery&module=gallery&controller=view&id=131805

 

I love this idea - I'm gonna try it!

[fov]

Jenn, that quarter scale marble looks great!

[Mid-life madness]

1 hour ago, Elsbeth said:

https://www.krylon.com/products/marbelizing-spray/

For some reason the stores have the gold on the shelves, but grey was hard  for me to find....I ordered it from Walmart and then picked it up.....In case anyone has trouble finding the grey. The gold vein with a black back would look interesting....especially with one of those infamous gold commodes....

[Elsbeth]

3 hours ago, Mid-life madness said:

For some reason the stores have the gold on the shelves, but grey was hard  for me to find....I ordered it from Walmart and then picked it up.....In case anyone has trouble finding the grey. The gold vein with a black back would look interesting....especially with one of those infamous gold commodes....

Oh if I had the time to do a 70s house...or early 80s. Gold veined marble it would be!