How to paint white marble for miniatures(NO AIR BRUSH)!!!

Hello everyone and welcome back to my channel in this tutorial I demonstrate how I paint white marble effects. This is a technique that anyone can do with a couple of brushes and it is my own made-up recipe after doing some experimentation. Following the great response I received after uploading my tutorial on painting green and red marble effects last year, someone was great enough to request white marble so thank you for being the inspiration behind this new video.

If you are interested in watching how to paint green and red marble click the video link below:

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[MonkeyNinja]

This is a really cool technique, I'm going to have to try this. I hate swapping out airbrush colors and recleaning all the time, this seems much simpler!

[djoninstark]

You have a very friendly voice and do a good job talking through your inspiration process as well as each step of the project. Thank you.

[justincasebro]

Using the plastic wrap to give it some depth is genius. Nice work!

[Balbazac]

This is really excellent, and neatly sidesteps the main issue I ran into trying to do the masking material + airbrush method to minis--it's very difficult to get the baby wipes or cotton sheet wrapped tight enough on anything other than a flat surface. The saran wrap smearing in particular is a fine touch.

[skulker_s]

Not being super talented, I gave it a quick and dirty try following the steps roughly.
I can't believe it, the result actually looks very damn decent, especially for my first attempt! Will definitely use it more and see what I can achieve.
Thank you very much!

[andrewbratchell]

Oh man, I wish I saw this video before I tried painting my bases. I tried using the baby wipe method without an air brush. Turn out so bad! The plastic sheet wipe method is so clever. I will give it a try, thanks for the tips.

[christianguth]

Hey Man, it“s 0510 in Europe and i enjoy your Tutorial before going to work !!
Thanks a lot, I’m definitely trying this after work 👍👍👍

[Robzilla]

Really liked this method, better more realistic results than other methods I have tried, being able to do without airbrush is also key. Thank you sir!

[rkajdi]

Just popping in to say that I wish I had found your video a week or two ago before I did all my basing with the gauze & rattle can method. This seems much easier to do and provides a more controlled result, even if it does take longer.

I do plan on using something similar (same technique, different colors) to do the black marble columns for my display board. The gauze method does not work if you have to paint all the sides at the same time, so this was literally going to be impossible for me before. Thanks much for the easy to follow tutorial.

[phalicmenace]

Thanks man. I just got some Knights and wanted to do a marble. I'm thinking of doing a muted bright red wash under the white layer to give it a vibrant look

[reyshielharding]

Hello! I have watched many videos for a marble effect, in my humble opinion, your technique is superb and is the only one I would consider using. This is superior for many reasons, this effect can only be accomplished without an airbrush, total control is what you have presented! Using an airbrush eliminates the control you will need to truly create this effect! Excellent and spot on tutorial Sir., thank

[Clintv]

Great guide. Suggestion for next time. It’d be fantastic to be able to see the kind of dilusion you’re talking about. Maybe a view of you actually doing it so we can see what ratios you’re working with.

[scoutlaceharding]

Great video! I love the tip about using plastic wrap; can't wait to try it out. :)

[FlourEater]

I'll do that to my Sisters power armour..I am afraid of doing it with airbrush, since they have a lot of robes. Your way is excellent and ecactly what I need, thank you

[marcomosges]

Nice tutorial. Any idea what colours to use for black marble?

[gareth]

forget marble effect base at 1:12 its the moon! :D

[amirhayek]

Very nice! How would you do it if you wish to have more black or blue marble?

[Sharpevil]

2:00 Why am I crying. Oh god, why. The strings, they, they call to me.

[Boggycreeklife]

I was with you until the plastic, did you let the paint dry a little with the plastic on it? When I tried, paint came off on the plastic but didn’t reveal any of the gray underneath, just smeared the white into a blob. Yours looks great though

[AevasHouse]

I cant seem to crinkle the food wrap right it doesnt leave spaces like yours what am I doing wrong?