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Faux Marble Process
Process of Faux Marbling Illustrated

Demostrated here by the late Bill Holgate, master marbler, this yellow marble is shown at various stages of development.

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The late Bill Holgate, master painter and decorator, here demonstrates the application of a faux marble undercoat.

The late Bill Holgate, master painter and decorator, here demonstrates the application of a faux marble undercoat.
Veined yellow faux marbles, on paper.

Veined yellow faux marbles, on paper.
Master painter's Mike McNeil and Bill Holgate show off a beautiful yellow veined marble.

Master painter's Mike McNeil and Bill Holgate show off a beautiful yellow veined marble.