Faux Marble Painting - 3 Techniques

Faux Marble Painting - 3 Techniques - Scenic Art

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4 жыл бұрын

There are a LOT of ways to paint faux marble for theater, but here are 3 common ways that great effects can be achieved quickly.
The techniques in this video are best suited for theater, because they can be viewed from a distance. The goal isn't high levels of realism, but to convey the impression of marble.
The techniques in the video are veins done:
1. by hand
2. with a shredded rag
3. masking out shapes
For this video I used Rosco Off-Broadway paints.
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@h4z4rd42 2 ай бұрын

Genius!

@sugandhaferroblack 3 жыл бұрын

Oh la la - just what we were looking for! Thank you so much! We love the soft shredded rag technique. Patio is primed and ready!

@halfagrapelovescats 4 жыл бұрын

I just rewatched this and realized that a texture I was having a hard time identifying (from a beautiful faux marble floor in a production of Pride and Prejudice) was most likely the cut rag/lace method. It was so effective from far away. thanks for creating this content . As a scenic who didn't get a lot of formal training I missed out on some of basic faux textures

@BehindtheScenics 4 жыл бұрын

It is such a great method! Not only does it have some pretty great results, but it is so fun too, haha. I'm glad you appreciate the videos and that it is helpful! Always feel free to reach out if there is something specific you are interested in for a new video, or if anything is not clear :)

@Apollo_Blaze Жыл бұрын

This is beautiful work...Thank you for sharing your huge talent with us.

@jonnyqwst 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool thank you for keeping it real

@annshr9917 3 жыл бұрын

I thank the day I stumbled into your video. Just what I need. Thank you and thank you. I'm subscribing.

@fathimathsunthusk.k2302 3 жыл бұрын

This was what i search for!!! Thank you so much ma'm

@isabellereid9839 3 жыл бұрын

I love it! 😍💪✨👌

@raffachannel6071 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing..

@DoritoBagWilkins 3 жыл бұрын

Hello there! Wonderful video! It was informative, quick and to the point, and demonstrated exactly what you need to do in order to get the desired effect. I was wondering, though, if you happen to remember which colors you used for the "masked" technique, as that's pretty much the exact color I'm going for. Cheers, and many thanks for any information you're able to provide! :)

@BehindtheScenics 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Unfortunately I don't remember exactly, but, knowing myself, it was very likely made with varying amounts of burnt umber, yellow ochre, and burnt sienna. The lightest color obviously had white as well. Hope that helps!

@DoritoBagWilkins 3 жыл бұрын

@@BehindtheScenics thank you very much! :)

@MrAhhnaw03 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I plan on using this in a few rooms in my home. When using the rag technique is the paint watered down. If so what is the water to paint ratio

@BehindtheScenics 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! The paint is watered down when you do the rag technique, and how much you water it down depends on the kind of effect you want. I would mix a small quantity first to make a sample; I would start with 1:1 and check to see if it is creating the look you want or if it is too bold, and then adjust accordingly. Good luck and have fun! It can be quite messy, but can create some great effects.

@MrAhhnaw03 4 жыл бұрын

@@BehindtheScenics Thanks

@jacquekilduff6078 2 жыл бұрын

So I need to do this technique to the whole stage floor. I have done small areas before, but finding the whole stage floor intimidating. Any advice. Base coat is down.

@BehindtheScenics 2 жыл бұрын

The shredded rag/lace technique is great for doing large amounts of marble. Just get a really big piece of fabric, and have a buddy to help you plop it down. Start somewhere offstage to get a feel for the technique, and mess around with how full of paint the fabric is. I would then give it an overall spray to kind of push back that layer of veining, then come back in with a brush to pop some veins. Hope that helps! I'm happy to answer any other questions you have 😊

@lienxtong3433 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of coating do you use after? Is it to waterproof it?

@BehindtheScenics 3 жыл бұрын

No, not to waterproof. It was a glossy sealer. Sealer does provide it some protection from damage, but it also makes it shiny, like nice marble slabs.

@ManyVoices 2 жыл бұрын

Do you let the base coat dry before doing the rag? Or is it all done while it’s wet?

@BehindtheScenics 2 жыл бұрын

Theoretically you could do either, but in this instance I did it after it had dried.

@carlav8039 3 жыл бұрын

What colors did you use in the Off-Broadway paints.

@BehindtheScenics 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I don't remember exactly, but, knowing myself, it was very likely made with varying amounts of burnt umber, yellow ochre, and burnt sienna. The lightest color obviously had white as well.

@marilynday7415 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of paint are you using?

@BehindtheScenics 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm using Rosco Off-Broadway paints.

@jenecossey5187 2 жыл бұрын

They only ever show this on a horizontal surface. If I try add the water on a vertical surface it just runs

@BehindtheScenics 2 жыл бұрын

That is true! When it's not an option to do it horizontally, you can create a lot of the same effects with sponges, glazes, and less runny applications of washes/water. The technique is different, but you can achieve very similar results.