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How to Add a Marbling Effect to Vases

Add a cool marbling effect to your home decor using nail polish.
DIY Nail Polish Marbling
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Use nail polish to make accessories look like marble with this easy technique from Dan Faires.
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Nail Polish Marbling

Create a marbling effect on vases and containers using nail polish.

From: Danmade

Photo by: Boyte Creative

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Materials and Tools:

nail polish
water

vases
container
drop cloth
nail polish remover
gloves

Add Polish

Pour water into a container deep enough to completely submerge the vases you want to marble. Add one drop of the first nail polish color to the water. Add a second color one drop at a time. Continue adding drops until a pattern starts to form.  

Add water to an empty container.

Boyte Creative

Add drops of nail polish to a container of water to add a marbling effect to vases.

Boyte Creative

Add drops of nail polish to a container of water to add a marbling effect to vases.

Boyte Creative

Add drops of the second nail polish color to a container of water.

Boyte Creative

Add Water

Add water to an empty container.

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  2. nail polish

Photo By: Boyte Creative

Add Nail Polish

Add drops of nail polish to a container of water to add a marbling effect to vases.

Tags: 
  1. marbling
  2. nail polish

Photo By: Boyte Creative

Add Nail Polish

Add drops of nail polish to a container of water to add a marbling effect to vases.

Tags: 
  1. marbling
  2. nail polish

Photo By: Boyte Creative

Add Second Nail Polish Color

Add drops of the second nail polish color to a container of water.

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  1. marbling
  2. nail polish

Photo By: Boyte Creative

Apply Polish Effect

Use a toothpick or fine-tipped brush to create your desired pattern. Dip the vase into the water, enveloping all sides. Remove the vase from the water, and let dry. Dip back into the water to get your desired pattern. Use nail polish remover and a drop cloth to clean up any imperfect areas. Note: Work fast as polish dries quickly.

Dip a vase in a container of water and nail polish to create a marbling effect.

Boyte Creative

Create a marbling effect on vases using nail polish.

Boyte Creative

Create a marbling effect on vases using nail polish.

Let vases dry after dipping them in water.

Boyte Creative

Create a marbling effect on vases and containers using nail polish.

Boyte Creative

Dip Vase in Water

Dip a vase in a container of water and nail polish to create a marbling effect.

Tags: 
  1. marbling
  2. nail polish

Photo By: Boyte Creative

Marbling Effect on Vase

Create a marbling effect on vases using nail polish.

Tags: 
  1. marbling
  2. nail polish

Photo By: Boyte Creative

Let Vases Dry

Let vases dry after dipping them in water.

Tags: 
  1. marbling
  2. nail polish

Photo By: Boyte Creative

Nail Polish Marbling

Create a marbling effect on vases and containers using nail polish.

Tags: 
  1. marbling
  2. nail polish

Photo By: Boyte Creative

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