Cardboard marble hearth - detail
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The next order of business for the parlor involved turning the cardboard hearth into marble. 
Don't you just love alchemy?
This technique is shown in the DVD by Master Miniaturists called Faux Finishes. I used it once before to make the Newport hearth in the study. I used a subtle dark green base with black, off-white and just a touch of metallic bronze. Once dry, I sealed with Triple Thick Glaze by Americana (so many coats I lost track). It's by no means perfect upon close inspection, but it is rather convincing considering it started out as cardboard.
It is also only one element in a larger scene and likely won't be the focus of the fireplace if the griffins have anything to say about it. I might also bring the hob grate forward a little more so it shows better.
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