Nail polish marbling is something I’ve always wanted to try. Some people use mugs, plates and vases for dipping in nail polish, I used faux wood blinds. After installing the faux wood blinds board and batten in the kitchen, I still had several pieces left. The white faux wood was the perfect candidate for my nail polish marbling.
I cut the blinds to smaller pieces,
dipped them in blue nail polish and warm water,
set them out to dry,
and glued them to an old frame.
The project is fun and easy to do. My advice – work quickly since the nail polish begins to dry quickly and creates a film on the surface of the water. A few drops of nail polish will do.
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Alexis @ Persia Lou
February 19, 2015I’ve always wanted to try marbling too! This turned out beautifully! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at The Makers.
sabines
February 19, 2015Thanks, Alexis. So glad you like it.
Reason for Being Vegan
February 19, 2015Wow! Love this idea. I don’t have any blinds pieces, but I think I’ll try it with wooden paint sticks.
sabines
February 19, 2015I am not sure about using wood. Ceramics and plastic work for sure.
Karen
February 19, 2015How much water did you use?
sabines
February 19, 2015I filled up about half of the container with warm water.
Kathy from CT
February 20, 2015Cool! Now I know what I will put in an empty wall space in my new office!
sabines
February 20, 2015Wonderful! So glad you like it.
Jan Thompson
February 22, 2015What type if plastic would be good? I do not have any faux wooden blinds.
sabines
February 22, 2015Plastic cups, plates, vases, frames… One reader said she used ceramic tile and it came out beautifully.
Cynthia Nye
March 7, 2015Now if only I do could my countertops like that. ..
Janene
July 3, 2016I’m so happy to find your blog. Your craft ideas are brilliant!
sabines
July 3, 2016Thank you so much, Janene. You just made my day!
Lisa P
September 28, 2018Did you use just one shade of blue polish?
sabines
September 28, 2018Yes.
Robin
October 9, 2018I understand that the outside pieces are glued to the frame, but how do you keep all the others stationery?
sabines
October 10, 2018I used my glue gun.