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Old Posted: 29-07-2009 , 06:33 PM #16
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DAMN.....they are gorgeous
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Old Posted: 31-07-2009 , 01:35 PM #17
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Congratulations well done, that is one of the best jobs I have ever saw.
Keep up the good work
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Old Posted: 05-08-2009 , 10:20 PM #18
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can i ask please how to do that marble effect?? it looks fab. thanks
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Old Posted: 07-08-2009 , 11:35 AM #19
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wow well done, very clever.
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Old Posted: 02-07-2010 , 10:11 PM #20
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These were going to hit the dump but I got them in time and done a marble effect paint. There's the before/after photos.


I have just collected dining regency table and 6 chairs. i would like to do the same effect . was it difficult to do .did you sand the table first
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Old Posted: 02-07-2010 , 11:09 PM #21
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If you want to do it by the book, you have to sand it even if you do it just a quick sand - a sanding machine comes in handy for this job.
I thought is going to be very difficult at first, but after, I feel like I want to paint all walls and all furniture in marble effect :-) It is time consuming, but I think is fascinating and if you make mistakes, you can always paint over and make it look like is part of it.
My advise is to try first on a small bit of furniture that you don't really care too much if you ruin it.
This is where I got the instructions:
http://www.thatpainterlady.com/faux-...ble-technique/
Best of luck.
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Old Posted: 02-07-2010 , 11:47 PM #22
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you have done a great job!! so creative, thanks for sharing with us, love seeing the before and after!!
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Old Posted: 04-07-2010 , 09:58 PM #23
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That is excellent! Cheap and looks absolutely brilliant!
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Old Posted: 05-07-2010 , 08:06 PM #24
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excellent, thanks for the link too. i got a stand thingy and was thinking about doing it marbled only it's got leather bits in the center of the shelves. I think I'll hold off for now.
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Old Posted: 05-07-2010 , 08:12 PM #25
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It looks fab! Great job.
And thanks for the link. Now I'm just thinking what I can paint marble effect in my house?
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Old Posted: 22-07-2010 , 03:57 PM #26
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they are absolutely georgous. I wonder could you use this on a work top
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Old Posted: 24-07-2010 , 02:44 PM #27
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I cant get over the work you have done. I have spent the last few days trying to find out about what paint I need as I want to try it myself on a worktop I have at home. Could you please tell me what kind of paint I need exactly.

Many thanks Mary Ryan
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Old Posted: 25-07-2010 , 06:52 PM #28
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I have used normal white gloss paint for timber - and you only need one tube of coloured acrilic paint to create your different shades (any colour that you want your marble effect to be black, green, orange, blue etc.). I have done 3 shades of grey (so I needed 1 tube of black acrilic paint, mixed in the white paint). When you are finished with your marble effect, put 2 or 3 coats of clear gloss varnish to protect it and to give it the marble shine. I was affraid the paint will peal off on my fire surround because of the heat, but it seams to be ok. hope this helps.
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Old Posted: 26-07-2010 , 12:28 PM #29
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thanks for that I will definately experament.
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Old Posted: 26-07-2010 , 05:40 PM #30
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Best of luck! I am sure you won't be sorry. It's time consuming but ... I think is fascinating.
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