How to Easily Paint Marble Without an Airbrush

[@kombatwombat6579]

I absolutely love the implied suggestion to hypercafeinate yourself in order to achieve success in this technique. I have learnt a lot with this video.

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

Aside from conducting surgery, I've found being hypercafeinated helps in most aspects of life 😆

[@kombatwombat6579]

@@DarcyBonoCreations Sometimes caffeine feels like a loving divine push towards your goals. Thanks again for teaching this technique.

[@MisterDragon]

And here I was agonizing over what to paint my new Slann's throne. Gonna do exactly this but with a different hue. Thanks for the tutorial.❤

[@totallylegit4092]

What a lovely find on a Monday. Another cool painting channel.

[@MrNikosogiatros]

Never heard of you or your channel before, but I get the feeling the algorithm has chosen you to feature today so congrats! Great effect, learned something! I personally prefer doing marble with oil paints, as it's much more convincing and *much* easier to do than contrast paints, but I understand that it's not a method that a lot of painters are comfortable with.

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

Well thanks for checking it out! Yeah my husband and I are constantly at war with oils (he's a scale model vehicle dewd) vs Contrast Paints. Oils lose me at their drying times is all, that and I'm just more familiar with the behavior of Contrast Paints. But either way, that's for stopping by 🙂

[@abaddungeonmaster7622]

I swear, you have done single handedly some of the easiest and most amazing looking effects for miniature art ever. Seriously, amazing job Darcy, and thank you for sharing this to us 😁!

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

Aw well thank you! 🥰 I try to keep it simple, mainly because I'm terrible at explaining myself if it takes more than a few steps 😅.

[@BlueEyesWhiteViera]

I enjoy these step by step videos you produce, they're very approachable techniques as a new painter. Breaking down complex designs into simple steps like this goes a long way towards helping build up an arsenal of techniques. Looking forward to your future tutorials.

[@goforitpainting]

Looks cool.

[@el6922]

Fantastic tutorial!! This is something I was looking for, for my future project!

[@Mike-kd7vq]

Thanks

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

I really appreciate it Mike!

[@Therunnningman]

WOW!!!

[@toobeeus4648]

Uhhh i will definitly use that on my Idoneth bases. Keep up the good work.

[@dragonforgedesign]

Nice work Darcy. I love seeing my bases painted , We should collaborate on something!

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

Hoooooly crap I would absolutely love that! Thank you 🥰. Here I'll tag you in the description too. I had put these in a zip-loc bag unlabeled so didn't know who they were by when I found them 😅.

[@Roidman01]

Cool technique, seems easy. do you have any recommendations on paints for a monochrome marble?

[@colouredIncognito]

How would you do this with dark marble?

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

This but use Black Templar Contrast instead of the green glaze. Army Painter Grim Black is even better as it spreads evenly over large flat surfaces. Then once the black is set up, go in with very thinned light grey (something Celestra Grey) and paint the veins. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGPSdZaofc1qnbcsi=hpp7Enm9Z0zTIIz0

[@dziku2222]

Very cool tutorial, but to be honest it looks more like a sandstone than a marble.

[@darthkek1953]

I think that's partly because the sculpt is decayed in large chunks. Sandstone decays so much. A more pristine base, or with cracks and chips, might sell a different material.

[@seregor3247]

That is a great Tutorial! Thanks for it!!

[@fleshbhones]

That looks incredible, I was never drawn to the Aeldari minis very much but your Avatar is so inspiring!

[@batjutsu]

Beautiful, thanks for making and sharing this great tutorial 😀

[@williamskogen9895]

This comes out just as I am about to try and paint a marble column. Thanks!

[@minimaher82]

love it! just need to decide whats gonna be marble now!

[@euanbeveridge5489]

Subbed. This is great stuff.

[@CadianColors]

Very nice. I imagine this would help immensely with Lumineth

[@optimaximal]

Excellent - just what I need as the baby wipe method doesn't work fantastically with a brush... Can you think what colours would be needed for a more greyish marble effect?

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

Maybe a really thinned Black Templar with stippling using Celestra Grey. Basilicanum Grey Contrast is nice but is more of a dirty brown grey when thinned.

[@glizzy2.O]

Always love when stuffs done to professional quality without a cheater (air)brush 👏 👍

[@Nigelius]

Drinking a couple of strong coffees is a painting tip I’ve never heard before! Great guide, the effect is awesome.

[@arx1381]

Thank you so much. This is going to be perfect for me. Your skills are fantastic with beautiful results.

[@jamesoconnor505]

Basing sorted for my slaanesh mortals. They always love the finer things. Marble will be perfect thank you

[@kombatwombat6579]

Very slaaneshi to even bring their marble with them to not have to step on mere dirt.

[@greywulfslair]

Brilliant as ever, thank you. I'm on a quest to create a good pink/rose marble effect and this might just bring me one step closer. My experimentation continues!

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

Thank you! Yeah just add a bit more Guilliman Flesh and it makes a pretty close rose marble color, especially when combined with the Wraithbone stippling. Maaaaybe add a tint Carroburg Crimsonshade in as well if you want it even pinker.

[@greywulfslair]

@@DarcyBonoCreations Thank you!

[@merlynmodels]

Excellent tutorial, Darcy :)

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

Thanks for watching Merlyn!! 😀

[@thesigmaritepainter7803]

Looks wonderful!

[@philurbaniak1811]

👋🥴☕ I feel like I'm going to be good at this 👍😅!

[@aloser8703]

“Dependent on you being able to make thin lines” uh oh. This does not bode well for me

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

You can do it! Nice thin paints, brace your wrist on the desk edge and act like the base will shatter like glass if you give it more than a feather light touch.

[@jakublhotan9029]

Great!

[@dungeontales8117]

INSTANT SUB.

[@ironbomb6753]

Me too!

[@bubbadoom1837]

Excellent! I'll watch this in a few.

[@hubristichunter]

This is great! Do you have a similar technique for black marble?

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

Unfortunately not one I've actually tried myself. I'd say you can play around with Black Templar and maybe a bit of Space Wolves Grey for a colder black. Maybe lighten Enshin Grey or Mechanicus Grey with a little Fenrisian Grey to keep them blue greys as well. Nuln Oil and Black Legion have too much brown in them for black marble, so I'd stick with colder tones if you're gonna do black marble.

[@hubristichunter]

@@DarcyBonoCreations over a mid gray base coat maybe? Worried about dark contrast paint over a black primer won't show anything.

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

@hubristichunter Correct, this technique requires a light base since you use the under layer as the highlight. Oooooh! Maybe try it this way. 1) Mechanicus Grey primer. 2) Then do some random stippling in a light grey so you have some lighter splotchy portions. 3) Then apply the Black Templar and do the "blot away" part where the lighter stippling is showing through. That should give you the mottled look.

[@hubristichunter]

@@DarcyBonoCreations I'll try that! Thanks for replying!

[@Icedpyre]

Can you lay out the general colours used for those of us who aren't using GW paints? Edit: Unless....those weren't GW. I typically only use Vallejo, so maybe I just need to venture out and try more brands.

[@MultiVaevictis]

Very nice. Merci pour la Vidéo

[@bio-boosted]

Not seen this technique before, very cool results. Will have a go on some spare bases.

[@andrewamann2821]

When working with a drybrush, you can get a lot more life, and control, out of your brushes if you introduce a little bit of moisture to them before loading up your paint. And by "a little bit," i mean that a quick swipe or two over a barely damp sponge does wonders here. It will help keep the paint in the brush active for longer, and prevent it from drying into the bristles. It will also keep your really bright highlights from going all chalky on you.

[@secondbreakfast3802]

beautiful coloring!

[@wigpen]

Love how you show us how to do marble! Totally going to try this soon.

[@andreweckford6319]

Very familiar dragon forge bases.

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

Thank you for reminding me!! I had them from ages ago and couldn't remember where I had bought them 😆.

[@benjaminjack867]

This looks great!

[@LoyalViggo]

Tremendous. If I wanted to do more of a white marble, what would you recommend? Contrast Apothecary White or some greys? Thank you.

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

Yep you got it! Start with a black to white understanding and then use Apothecary White. The darkest parts will be mid tone grey and the lightest parts should fade up to white. Maybe Celestra Grey for the thin lines. So similar to this, but go heavier with the white under layer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGPSdZaofc1qnbcsi=HQznfJvr1MUbnk-r

[@LoyalViggo]

@@DarcyBonoCreations Thank you kindly for taking the time to reply and post another link. I've watched that already and will try my hand at a white version. I've sub'd to your channel too as I was looking for a long time for a marble effect video for people without an airbrush and this is easy to understand and follow.

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

@@LoyalViggo Oh awesome, thanks for the sub 😀

[@stonehorsegaming]

Looks verybsimple and effective. I am quite tempted to do a Drukhari with this effect on their armour.

[@hannahdawg6829]

The first step by itself, even without wiping away paint, makes for a really neat looking sandstone too

[@Ghostofanrui]

You can also use a fan paintbrush to achieve fine, thin lines. Look up painting marble countertops (faux granite) to see similar with a different technique, albeit at a larger scale.

[@davidseim4106]

. This looks fantastic. Great job!

[@WarmasterPainting]

Great method for marble 😎

[@gpemby86]

The marble in the video doesn't look anything like the marble in the thumbnail. Weird bait and switch.

[@henryh7140]

I'd assume the marble on the Khorne model had a lot more work and care put into it. It don't really see a reason to doubt it's the same technique though?

[@gpemby86]

@@henryh7140 I accept that it might well be the same technique but the results are wildly different. If someone can paint as well as shown in the thumbnail then show me how to achieve that. Why release a video of painting brown wash on a white, rough textured base and say, just carry on like this and you'll probably get the result I lured you here with.

[@Charsiupao]

@@henryh7140 It looks similar - just that the Avatar's helmet was a much smoother surface and so everything looked much more crisp. The base in the tutorial was quite rough and textured, which made it look less nice as marble is usually smooth, but I can imagine that on a perfectly smooth base it would be much closer to the Avatar's helmet. Won't know until we try!

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

Lol what can I say, I suck at making videos. It's why I prefer just painting instead of putting up with viewers like yourself. And "lured you here with." Seriously? I make my money doing commissions, such as the Avatar of Khaine. I actually lose money making tutorials because I could be spending my time painting another commission instead of editing videos. So in hindsight, a smooth surface could have been a better example, but I thought a tiled base would look better and this is what I had. I really don't see it as an issue (nor have a majority of others) as I don't see the results as "wildly different." If you don't think so, no problem, I appreciate the constructive criticism. But don't insult my professional integrity when I'm taking time out of my schedule to attempt to demonstrate a useful technique.

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

UPDATE: To remedy the "issue" I've updated the thumbnail. Thank you for your feedback.

[@livanbard]

Texture of the base you used didn't do justice to the effect. Specially compared to the thumbnail.

[@DarcyBonoCreations]

It's the only tile base I had 🫤.