Paint a Faux Granite Finish in Miniature or Full Scale Using Basic Supplies

By Lesley Shepherd, About.com Guide

Granites often have areas where the stone appears to be stained with strong colors. To create this effect on your painted faux granite, add another layer of a transparent glaze over the layers of color you have already added. Once again, this transparent wash of pigment (paint) mixed with a clear coat doesn't need to be applied over the entire surface. Apply it only where you want the stain effect to become part of your pattern.

• Simple Techniques To Paint Realistic Granite Finishes In a Variety of Scales
• Start Painting the Base Coat and Pattern for Your Particular Faux Granite
• Use Paint and Glazes to Create Depth in Faux Granit Coatings
• Creating The Color Shifts of Crystaline Structure for a Painted Faux Granite
• Add Fine Spots And Lines of Darker Colors to a Painted Faux Granite Finish
• Build Stain Layers with Glazes on a Painted Faux Granite Finish
• Add Dark or Light Flecks to Your Painted Faux Granite Finish
• Applying a Final Finish To Your Faux Granite