I've been doing epoxy countertops for a year now. I watch ALL the channels. Leggari is the best dirty pour channel. But you are, by FAR, the best at detailed advanced art. I have used many of your techniques. You're helping me out a ton. Seeing how you fix veins on the fly. I always thought I messed up and had to accept it. You helped me make it right.
I absolutely love your work! I am new to your page and came to it at the right time. I am creating this exact same look for some countertops and your video is spot on what I needed. Can't wait to explore your page more and learn a whole lot more.
You definitely nailed it with softening those vein towards the end. Its stunning! It definitely was beautiful before but the last touch really brought up a notch
Thank you Rhonda. I like the softer veins. My daughter had real granite and hers has the soft veins, you can barely tell they are there. The softer veins looks more natural. Do those people know Rhonda can’t stop!!
I loved the softened veins so much! 💖 I think that is more what I'm looking for, but with a quartz look(lots of bling) and touches of gold. 🌟 I'm not big into black, but I love the look of marble. It's so rich! Diamond dust for the win!! 💎 This must have been so difficult for you, staying subtle! It looked awesome! 👏👏 I hope you and Kenny are having a blast with Mike, Erika, and crew!! 🌊💙
Less is sometimes more! What you and your husband came up with at the end was great. How you finished with very subtle touches in the vain was absolutely perfect 👌
The softener veins came out beautiful considering that’s what customer wanted I like something much more bold and colorful however you’re trying to meet their needs!
I liked the info regarding the mixing of the epoxy and why and what happens if.....I thought I would like the way the veins went on in the first application, but as you softened it, then went back and added just a touch, I thought made it look more real looking! I really liked how it turned out! Thank you for sharing your great talent and pro tips!
Nice work with the softened veins…. I came on here looking for some ideas for a white countertop I have to do today! This is exactly what my customer wants with the softer veins. 👊
Love this! I admire the bolder, more colorful ones. They are gorgeous. BUT - I am not sure if I could live with it. This I could live with. And save the bling for smaller projects.
Rhonda this is one of my fav videos and recipes you've done so far. So beautiful and I can't wait to try it. Veins are very hard to get to look beautiful with contrasting colors in my opinion. Thanks for sharing. Vaghn
The softened veins makes this finish look soooooo authentic. Looove the tip about using the plastic bag!!!! Great finish...... could be done with soooo many different color combinations. Awesome job Rhonda and Kenny!!!! Thanks so much for these videos.
I absolutely love your work! So beautifully artistic! My question is regarding your “canvas”. You said you use 3/4 inch MDF…. Did you spray paint it white? Do you have a video on the process of prepping your board?
is the top coat of epoxy needed? I thought you just did the ultimate top coat after 1 epoxy pour. I like the end results with the soft veins with hints of dark/light spots.
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good choice in muting the veins. they were a bit strong to begin with, the calmer version was more visually appealing. Quick question. I have a small amount of craft coat left, can I mix formulas?
I like the brush technique to soften the veins. Had not seen that before. I also use a heat gun to move and soften veins.....but I like the brush. thanks.
If you roll a thin coat of clear epoxy on countertop first, and tape your edge, you can do a dirty pour with same colors until you use up all your material and it will flow and spread all over the top in a beautiful, natural pattern. After about 45 minutes, pull off tape and let it flow over the edge of counter. This technique gives you a fabulous rolling natural pattern that looks so real. It's absolutely fabulous! No brushing, no bubbles, no torching....
Can you tell me how long you have to actually work with the product? Also, I see some drips on the edge, are you using your hand or a paint stick to level that out once it starts to cure?
The softer veins look much better and more realistic. Another way I've found to effectively soften veins is to use as heat gun directly over top and follow the vein. it kinda pushes it down into the epoxy. then I trace my vein with clear or a touch of white
"Ok...I think I am totally girl crushing on you right now!!!" Because you are being the "cherry chapstick"...that's making me want to kiss you right now!!! I have a piece of stone somebody want me to duplicate...and child..."This is it!" Except, it has your final little every once in awhile darker, as well as a TEENEE TINY bit of brown and cream, with just a vein going the other direction. SOOOOO, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! But, also, more of a matt etc finish... "You know, I used STONECOAT, literally when Mike was either in his kitchen or his garage. I have always loved the product and customer service of the gals, but have really wanted to meet you and your daughter as well...LOL Thanks again.
Would the Ultimate Top Coat provide a similar amount of UV protection that Art Coat provides? I'm wanting to do a white marble floor similar to this design using SC floor epoxy then topping it with UTC.
Interesting input...hmmm...I guess the quest would be good balance with scale, texture, pattern, & color throughout a space. Isn't that the designer's job, not the tradesmen? If one has pattern, color & texture in 1 part of a room, shouldn't that be cohesively balanced in other areas of the space? ... On another note: Rhonda I've watched several of your Stone Coat videos; Re: this video, I preferred the softer veining, although I thought too many/prominent for the muted background
I've been doing epoxy countertops for a year now. I watch ALL the channels. Leggari is the best dirty pour channel. But you are, by FAR, the best at detailed advanced art. I have used many of your techniques. You're helping me out a ton. Seeing how you fix veins on the fly. I always thought I messed up and had to accept it. You helped me make it right.
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate your comment. 😊
The faint details after the softening are MONEY!
You know I liked the veins at first, then you softened them and I realized they did look natural. Great job
Thank you!! In real life it really did look more natural. 😊
Wow! Absolutely stunning! Soft veins with tiny details was perfect.
Thank you!! I’m glad I softened them up. 😊
Softer is better .It was great teaching watching how you adjusted it .
Thank you!!!
I really love the soften veins
I absolutely love your work! I am new to your page and came to it at the right time. I am creating this exact same look for some countertops and your video is spot on what I needed. Can't wait to explore your page more and learn a whole lot more.
The very soft! I didn’t really like how straight the lines were for the most part, however once you softened them it looked great!
You definitely nailed it with softening those vein towards the end. Its stunning! It definitely was beautiful before but the last touch really brought up a notch
It's perfect for the look your client is requesting, I love the softness of the veins. Very nice look.
Thank you Rhonda. I like the softer veins. My daughter had real granite and hers has the soft veins, you can barely tell they are there. The softer veins looks more natural. Do those people know Rhonda can’t stop!!
I really like the subtle veins even though I like to keep playing 🤣🤣
I think it looks so much better when 'softened', but still leaving some of the darker bits - it makes it look more 'real' - It looks Beautiful :)
Thank you!! I agree 😊😊
Loveeeeeee the softened veins! Kudo’s Kenny! It’s a perfect end result with the bits of highlights too Rhonda, AS ALWAYS….your work is ahhhmazing!
Thank you!!! I’m so glad I listened to Kenny ❤️
Its perfect. This is the tutorial I've been searching for! This is exactly the type of look I want to do to my countertops :) Thank you!
Thank you!!!!
It looks really nice with the lite veining.
Way to go Kenny! Absolutely love the softer veins, looks so natural especially with the tiny bits of detail.
Thank you!!! 😊
Yes, he was right. I love the soft veining ❤️
The small detail finishes at the end were just what it needed. beautiful!!
Thank you!!!!
I loved the softened veins so much! 💖 I think that is more what I'm looking for, but with a quartz look(lots of bling) and touches of gold. 🌟 I'm not big into black, but I love the look of marble. It's so rich! Diamond dust for the win!! 💎 This must have been so difficult for you, staying subtle! It looked awesome! 👏👏 I hope you and Kenny are having a blast with Mike, Erika, and crew!! 🌊💙
Lol. You could tell I was struggling not to keep playing with it 🤣. We are having so much fun!!!! Thanks for your continued support ❤️
Love this. I have a picture of one very similar to this, I'd like to show you. The veins are somewhat tan/grey. I'd like to know what colors to use.
Rhonda never quits until is is perfect.
Never thought about doing my RV.
Sure thinking about it now. 😃
Great for RV’s 😊
Less is sometimes more! What you and your husband came up with at the end was great. How you finished with very subtle touches in the vain was absolutely perfect 👌
Thank you so much! I appreciate you leaving a comment!
Best epoxy instruction video by far. So many tips.
Wow, thanks!
I love it how you left it, nice and muted! Beautiful work! As usual!
Thank you!!! I’m real life it really nice. Thanks for watching!!
I love it softened, it’s beautiful.
I just keep watching this video....... this is such a classy, elegant finish!!!! I love learning how to soften the veins. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Awesome. Glad ya like it. 😊😊
I love the soft look with less deep color veins.
Thanks 😊😊
Loved the softer veins, end result was beautiful
The softing of the vains are perfect!
I like the last coloring in the veins and thanks for the hot tip with the pasture bag set up
The softener veins came out beautiful considering that’s what customer wanted I like something much more bold and colorful however you’re trying to meet their needs!
You are absolutely correct. I tend to like them bold as well, but customer wanted very soft veins. 😊😊
I liked the info regarding the mixing of the epoxy and why and what happens if.....I thought I would like the way the veins went on in the first application, but as you softened it, then went back and added just a touch, I thought made it look more real looking! I really liked how it turned out! Thank you for sharing your great talent and pro tips!
You bet. Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️❤️
LOVE the softer veins😊
The final product was just right and it should look great in the RV!
Stunning...love the soft with the added detail!!
It’s a work of art I can see the details! Softening was great idea and I saw comment to add gold is a look too. Perfect marble 🙌
This turned out soooo good!! Just what I am wanting to do. Thank you for this!
Nice work with the softened veins…. I came on here looking for some ideas for a white countertop I have to do today! This is exactly what my customer wants with the softer veins. 👊
Love your finsh touch!
As usual, fantastic work Rhonda!
Love this! I admire the bolder, more colorful ones. They are gorgeous. BUT - I am not sure if I could live with it. This I could live with. And save the bling for smaller projects.
Your an artist! Great Job! Love it.
I like it now. It was to Bold at first with just a soft touch makes it look so much better.
Soft veins perfect like always.
Thank you!!
Rhonda this is one of my fav videos and recipes you've done so far. So beautiful and I can't wait to try it. Veins are very hard to get to look beautiful with contrasting colors in my opinion. Thanks for sharing. Vaghn
I love the additional details. Great job!
Love the soft look with the detail!❤️
much better with whitening/softening the veins :) and the details in the end are awsome :)
The softened veins makes this finish look soooooo authentic. Looove the tip about using the plastic bag!!!! Great finish...... could be done with soooo many different color combinations. Awesome job Rhonda and Kenny!!!! Thanks so much for these videos.
Thank ma’am! 😊
Yep. It was too much at first. Perfect retouch! Nice to know that this product is forgiving.
Thank you!! Yes. Very forgiving!! 😊
I loved the way turn out the soft veins, looks so natural. Lot of work. Thanks for the instructions.
You bet! Thanks for watching! 😊
What? No bling? 😆 I liked the distinct veins but when you softened them up, I liked them even more. As usual, very pretty end result! 😍
I know. Very out of my realm 😊. Thanks for watching.
Love the softer veins! Good call!
Thanks so much!! 😊😊
I like how it looks like the cracks are deep in the stone and just lightly showing through on the polished surface.
I absolutely love your work! So beautifully artistic! My question is regarding your “canvas”. You said you use 3/4 inch MDF…. Did you spray paint it white? Do you have a video on the process of prepping your board?
I prepped it with our Undercoat but you can also use a latex paint. Check out our beginner playlist. 😊
Hi, it was perfect every way you did, beautiful.
I love the final finish.
I love the final result.
I love your work.
Thank you!! I really appreciate you watching!!!
Amazing. You are so talented.
Great look....I like the added details. You did Awesome!
I'm fixing to do this same look for my first customer.
Thank you!
It turned out perfectly! I agree…..the diamond dust would have been next level.
is the top coat of epoxy needed? I thought you just did the ultimate top coat after 1 epoxy pour.
I like the end results with the soft veins with hints of dark/light spots.
It came out great! And you were both right!!
I’d make one with the detail, and one without. Calcutta marble looks just like this, and it has a couple variations.
Great idea!!! 👍🏼👍🏼. Thanks for the feedback!
I would leave it. It’s beautiful!
🙂👏👏👏How artistic and beautiful you are. I really enjoyed seeing your art and I learned a lot. I wish you good health and happiness with your husband. Thousands of likes from Persia 👍👍👍
You are so sweet! Thank you!!
I love!! I want!! Great video!!!
Awww…thank you!!
The softened look with the touch of highlights better
Great value in this one. !!!!!!
Thank you so much!!
Perfect beautiful you can call Picasso art 🖼
good choice in muting the veins. they were a bit strong to begin with, the calmer version was more visually appealing.
Quick question. I have a small amount of craft coat left, can I mix formulas?
I totally agree!! No, you don’t want to mix the QC with another product. Thanks for watching. 😊
I like the brush technique to soften the veins. Had not seen that before. I also use a heat gun to move and soften veins.....but I like the brush. thanks.
Very cool. Turned out great
If you roll a thin coat of clear epoxy on countertop first, and tape your edge, you can do a dirty pour with same colors until you use up all your material and it will flow and spread all over the top in a beautiful, natural pattern. After about 45 minutes, pull off tape and let it flow over the edge of counter. This technique gives you a fabulous rolling natural pattern that looks so real. It's absolutely fabulous! No brushing, no bubbles, no torching....
I love it! Looks nice and fresh!🤩
A little late to the party, but I liked the 2nd version, very, very soft veins.
softer is better choice. a little detail is nice too. NO BLING on soft marble. Keep up the good work! Hubby got a looker not a cooker!
Lol. Thank you!!! I’m definitely not a cooker 🤣🤣
Liked before the veins
It really is a pretty finish on its own. Thanks for watching. 😊
I assume you use the moisture resistant MDF? Also is the MDF primed with a two pot epoxy white primer?
Can you tell me how long you have to actually work with the product? Also, I see some drips on the edge, are you using your hand or a paint stick to level that out once it starts to cure?
Depending on the temperature, about 45 minutes. You can scrape the drips a few times until they stop dripping.
Looks great! Where can you purchase the alcohol?
The softer veins look much better and more realistic. Another way I've found to effectively soften veins is to use as heat gun directly over top and follow the vein. it kinda pushes it down into the epoxy. then I trace my vein with clear or a touch of white
Great tip. Thanks!! 😊😊
Yay, good call, love the soft technique! That's what I want!
instead of using the alcohol to move it, could you use a heat gun to move the vein? I want a matte finish?
Sure you can, just be careful to not add much heat is it can cause too much movement.
Question: MDF, white side up ?
@@bg2608ret I’m not sure what MDF you’re using. All the MDF we use is the same on both sides. I would use the smoothest side. 😊
Is it normal alcohol spray. Love your work
91% or higher.
I agree with your husband. I prefer the "ever so soft" veins.
Why did the part b have a purplish/bluish tint? I like the softer veins best.
It’s the UVA additives. 👍🏼
Yep - it’s perfect
With a project like this, il we end up mostly with mo veins,or accent colors on the border sides?
Very very very soft
Very nice I like it
"Ok...I think I am totally girl crushing on you right now!!!" Because you are being the "cherry chapstick"...that's making me want to kiss you right now!!! I have a piece of stone somebody want me to duplicate...and child..."This is it!" Except, it has your final little every once in awhile darker, as well as a TEENEE TINY bit of brown and cream, with just a vein going the other direction. SOOOOO, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! But, also, more of a matt etc finish... "You know, I used STONECOAT, literally when Mike was either in his kitchen or his garage. I have always loved the product and customer service of the gals, but have really wanted to meet you and your daughter as well...LOL Thanks again.
Would the Ultimate Top Coat provide a similar amount of UV protection that Art Coat provides? I'm wanting to do a white marble floor similar to this design using SC floor epoxy then topping it with UTC.
It will add some what more UVA, but not as much as the Art Coat.
Interesting input...hmmm...I guess the quest would be good balance with scale, texture, pattern, & color throughout a space. Isn't that the designer's job, not the tradesmen? If one has pattern, color & texture in 1 part of a room, shouldn't that be cohesively balanced in other areas of the space? ... On another note: Rhonda I've watched several of your Stone Coat videos; Re: this video, I preferred the softer veining, although I thought too many/prominent for the muted background
Can I buy the product here in Canada
It's perfect!
I l9ve the soft vaina
I like it
I like it the way you ended it. No more, no less
Thank you!! 😊
Leave ittttt!!!!!!
it that!!!!!! Take away from the soft flow adding all that
I thought it was better softened also👍👍
Thank you!! 😊😊