Geode Lesson: Wood Stained Sides and Marker Selection

Creating "Honey Of A Geode" with mixed media and resin. This tutorial lesson shares how Moonkusser Art achieved a beautiful and clean stained wood sides of the cradled birch panel. The artwork features several Brazilian Honey Calcite Crystals in the geode center that give off a great warm vibe and assist with the manifestation of your desires and dreams. Finishing the details with art markers and explaining my process of selection that you might find helpful.
#geoderesinart #geodediy #geodetutorial
Product -
Cradled Panel - DaVinci Pro Panel 18x24
Resin - ProMarine
Crushed Glass - Copper
Various pigments & glitter
Markers - Posca & CraftSmart - Oil Based - at Michaels
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[@angelawhite7140]

Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge & beautiful art! I appreciate how precise your tutorials are & I hope you continue to make UA-cam videos!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you Angela. I do plan on making more and should have another ready soon! 😊

[@normanunceo8898]

Janet I just want to tell you I love you you are my inspiration since I first seen you I started trying to do art I watch you all the time and I just love you you're the best so you are my teacher I do watch other artists but you are my number one I live in Toledo Ohio

[@MoonkusserArt]

That is very kind of you to say Norma. It is always nice to know that I am appreciated ❤️ and you are enjoying my creations.

[@marylietz5938]

THANKS so much Janet! You covered EVERYTHING! Including how to do claymation 😂😂😂. You are WAYYY more thorough than I!! Beautiful result!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Glad you liked it Mary. I love this look and the wood sides definitely make the piece. Thanks.

[@geriann4755]

Cute little fur babies... Great job...Thanks for posting, it's beautiful!!!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you!

[@tdallasj]

Very gorgeous! Thank you for sharing.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@carriehammond6966]

Love this stunning piece. Thank you very much for ALL your helpful tips.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you. Glad to share what I've learned.

[@lytesharose9092]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you 💕

[@Ditto....]

Beautiful!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you 💕

[@robinjessop6607]

Most excellent! This one is my favorite!

[@MoonkusserArt]

It is a beauty. Thank you Robin 💕

[@nunawatson4307]

Thank you so much for sharing. Awesome

[@MoonkusserArt]

You are so welcome Nuna 😊

[@robinmurphy2563]

Absolutely STUNNING!!!!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you 😊

[@Maram285]

Thank you for sharing your amazing work 💘 and the helpful details 🌷

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you for watching and happy to know the info is helpful.😁

[@ReginaBarnett]

I love your visions.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you "SweetPea" 💕

[@shaminmerchant7625]

It looks beautiful. Thanx a lot for sharing. ❤😊

[@MoonkusserArt]

Glad you liked it 😁

[@maryellenrichards391]

OMG! That has to be one of, if not, the most beautiful geodes I have seen anyone make on UA-cam. The color selections were superb, and your crystals are so gorgeous. You are a really great descriptive speaker and teacher. Thank you for sharing you craft.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you very much Mary Ellen. 💕

[@robingiuliani7935]

Absolutely Beautiful!! ❤

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you.

[@diptinadarr8690]

Loved it

[@MoonkusserArt]

I am glad 😁

[@Doodlebug48]

Beautiful work you have in this geode painting.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Was a favorite of mine too 💕

[@DScott585]

Absolutely stunning! I love everything about it... colors, design, glitter, etc. Works beautifully together! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you very much Debbie 😊. I am glad you enjoy my work 💕

[@deniseanderson2959]

Magnificent!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you Denise 😊

[@accenttraining4professiona864]

Wow! I am amazed at your skill and artistry! Thank you sooo much for your detailed instruction.

[@MoonkusserArt]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@chichiwa2004]

Sooo beautiful, thanks for sharing

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you very much.

[@tubeviewergirl2691]

Your videos are amazing and so helpful. Thank you 😊

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you Kiara-Belle 😁💕

[@monarosaart]

Love it. Learning, love your tips. You are naturally a good teacher.
I did not like goede's . I like your approach . It suits me.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you 💕. I do a lot of planning for my geodes

[@presiv2104]

I absolutely love the colors, when I saw the thumbnail of the video, I immediately thought, "this is caramel and chocolate!". Beautiful work.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Oh thank you!

[@kristykelly3134]

This is beeeeeaaaaauuuuuttttiful. ❤️

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks Kristy 😁

[@basiaptk8901]

Beautiful 🤗

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks 😁

[@susanparsons2578]

I loved your tip with testing the markers on the hardened resin before drawing on the geode itself. Very smart. The finished geode is gorgeous.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks Susan. This geode did turn out beautifully.

[@KatieSanvick]

wow such a great idea to create little swatches of resin, definitely going to start doing that to help visualize a project!

[@MoonkusserArt]

I find it very helpful. It will also give you more confidence in trying out new color combos 🤩

[@allnightercrap]

This one is amazing!!! Just wow! The lines really add to the art.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks! It was truly a pleasure to create.

[@Heisner_bros125]

Stumbled upon your video. And I’m loving it! Your channel is wonderful! THANKS!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you Jaimie. Glad to know you are enjoying yourself.😁

[@candacedallis2892]

This Is stunning !!! I'm new to resin and love the fact you share some of your ideas and how you did it. Thank you for taking the time:))

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you Candace. Glad you like my work and find the info I share helpful. I will be starting a series of videos for resin beginners so stay tuned. Happy you are here.

[@shirleycooleyga]

So beautiful! 👌😘

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you!

[@oyonniaelliott1457]

Beautiful work ,love it

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you 💕 Working on a new geode now and will be sharing it very soon. I hope you will check it out! 😁

[@karenstrong8887]

Thank you and I love what you made. I was told you were good and I wasn’t disappointed. 🌷

[@MoonkusserArt]

I'm so glad! Thank you very much 💕

[@pop_tart92]

This is BEAUTIFUL!! Im obsesseddd!! 😍😍😍

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks 😊

[@nickyv2276]

Wow, I thought it looked great before, but, as soon as you put the markers on, it became awesome. !

[@MoonkusserArt]

The markers definitely add that little something. Thanks! 😊

[@gailmartin3009]

Love that we are getting to know you, so enjoy your professionalism and your creativity. Enjoyed your critters as well. Thank you, your Canadian fan

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you Gail. You are very kind.

[@TTDFen]

Gorgeous ❤️

[@MoonkusserArt]

😊 Thank you

[@gabriellabareket999]

I just found you and just starting in resin (which I’m loving!). This geode is beautiful! Thank you for sharing in such great detail.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Welcome to my channel! Hope you like the other videos I have here. I try to share tips in all my videos for newcomers to resin. Thanks for watching! 🌹

[@debvoz]

I can certainly understand why you'd have trouble giving this one up! It is absolutely gorgeous. You did a fantastic job on the project, and on the video. Thank you for being so detailed and explaining what you were doing and why. Especially with the sample lines. That was a fantastic tip that I will definitely be using!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you very much Debbie.💕

[@debbiesheridan3334]

Hi this has to be the best Resin Art tutorial I have ever seen, and I have seen a few dozen now. Thank you so much for showing this fabulous Geode ..wonderful clear instruction with .fabulous results . 😀 I can't wait to try and create one. Debs in Spain xx

[@MoonkusserArt]

Hi Debbie. Thank you for such a lovely compliment. Enjoy creating! 😁

[@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134]

WOW ❤️ I'm currently obsessed with the idea of doing resin projects on small and large scales (jewelry to tables) after wanting to try it for 20 years. I love this idea of stained wood and this is the best geode tutorial I've seen so far.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you very much. 😊💕

[@sonyarochellehill5401]

this is one of my favorite pieces...

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you Sonya.

[@nokhshachrostani5427]

Woooooow 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks! ❤️

[@pritinagwani7547]

Uniquely efforts in the art for which you are blessed, greeting from an Indian 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you very much Priti 😊

[@AngelasMixedMediaArtist]

Beautiful love ❤️

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks Angela

[@LadyEdHD805]

You really do beautiful work, I’m so impressed with your cleanliness, your work space is spotless!! This piece is exceptionally pretty! 😍

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you very much Edie. So happy you liked it.

[@wissam2437]

Very nice job I really like it 👍👏😍

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@chrys6041]

Gorgeous!!! Greetings from Greece!!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you ΧΡΥΣΑΝΘΗ and hello 🇬🇷 ! 😁

[@lucyalmanza2001]

I am so happy to have found you. Your tutorial is awesome. I am interested in doing resin. I want to learn as much is possible. You’re a great teacher.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you so much Lucy. I truly appreciate your compliment. 😊

[@celybony2859]

Te quedo hermoso!!! 😍😍

[@MoonkusserArt]

Mucha garcias

[@terribassett4316]

Just found you, enjoyed watching your process.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks! 😊

[@dianarauh3648]

They put a lot of effort into and I think it looks great.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you. I am very happy with it.

[@dovespaligrino8312]

That is Beautiful! I'm not a brown
kind of girl, but this peice.. I'm in
love..♥️

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you 😁

[@ZoeEveArt]

Wow, this is awesome! New subscriber!🌸🦋🐌

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks ZoeEveArt! Appreciate your kind words and support 😁

[@usherl250]

Wow, dingbat me didn’t hit the bell for notifications, so I had no idea you had so many videos Janet. Guess what I will be doing tonight? Catching up...lol. Great video, and I only use the Poscas, they are the best. Beautiful Geode, love it ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@MoonkusserArt]

I like my Poscas. Just like my Craft Smart white better. This is my favorite geode. Thanks Laura.

[@usherl250]

Aha, I thought the white you used at the end was Posca

[@monarosaart]

I also have this , that & that & they come handy one day hehe

[@MoonkusserArt]

Gotta have this & that's! 😁

[@pattimilks461]

I know this video i way old but just a tip for using polly .... use a scotch bright pad to smooth it instead of sanding when it is possible .... works great .... I love all you work :)

[@MoonkusserArt]

Great idea! Tips are always welcome. 💕

[@dovespaligrino8312]

Thank you for responding..

[@MoonkusserArt]

It's my pleasure

[@nyonodawilliams3157]

Absolutely stunning!!!😍 Have you ever stained the top of the board & resined over it showing some of the wood below?

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you Nyonoda 😊. I did this piece to make an end table - ua-cam.com/video/CVg4MhnRke4/v-deo.html
I did not stain the wood, I liked it in it's natural state.

[@mehassanb]

Happy To see you
You r my teacher now.
Behind you , i sow a Green one .
Have you a vidéo for it ?
Sorry for my english , i know , it s bad .

[@MoonkusserArt]

Here is the link to green geode - ua-cam.com/video/jvvU99vJDec/v-deo.html

[@jamesdean1695]

👍💖💖💖

[@MoonkusserArt]

💕

[@jonescj4448]

Hey, I love this piece as well. After you placed your lines, did you do another resin over the entire piece?

[@MoonkusserArt]

I did not resin after the lines on this artwork.

[@ReginaBarnett]

Just now finding out DaVinci makes these boards.

[@MoonkusserArt]

They are nice. I also like cradled boards by Ampersand 👍🏻

[@dovespaligrino8312]

I am lost for words, that geode is so Gorgeous!!! Just Amazing. Your about the best on you tube..
May I ask, which gold did u use??
It really shines bright.
Also the stones u used.
I ordered some brown stones, and they were so exspensive?? The amount they send me was so small. Where do u get your??
Are they also pricey?

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks 😁. I used 2 golds for this piece,
PearlEx- Pure Gold
Mehron- Gold (this is amazing in resin) goto.walmart.com/c/2553652/568823/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&prodsku=150676387&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2F3-Pack-mehron-Metallic-Powder-Gold%2F150676387&intsrc=PUI2_4275
The crystals (Brazilian Honey Calcite) were bought at a specialty shop in my area. I was like a kid in a candy store because they were having a end of year sale when I was there. Bought quite a few different ones that day.

[@louiseduquette4223]

hi! love your work. After you put the crayon do you make a clear cote of resin? Thank you Louise

[@MoonkusserArt]

I did not do a flood coat on this piece after markers were added. I used artist grade which are stable and won't come off if touched or wiped in cleaning. That said, I other works such as Crystal Wave - ua-cam.com/video/18zLiomDjOo/v-deo.html I did finish with a flood coat. Your artistic choice! Thank you Louise for your compliment and interest in my process.

[@dovespaligrino8312]

Did you buy the wood already done?? I love it!! ♥️

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks. It was art panel from the store with unfinished wood

[@Weeone5207]

That Golden product/compound you used...I like their products (used to paint concrete statues)... you said it was a compound, looked here for a photo or link of it, but cannot find what it is... please and thank you...another beautiful piece!!

[@MoonkusserArt]

The product by Golden was a gel medium - Gold Mica Flake.
Thanks Susan 😁

[@3cdesignz152]

Love your work. If you don’t mind me asking what’s the gold paint the you put around your geode.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks 😊 I used Folk Art Acrylic Paint - #660 Pure Gold 👍🏻

[@3cdesignz152]

@@MoonkusserArt Thank you very much!!!

[@beverlymorgan-fullilove5860]

Beautiful piece. I had some trouble hearing you

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you Beverly. My apologies for sound issue for you. Still learning my skills for video editing on UA-cam. I do appreciate your comment so I can work on this.
Have you watched my newest tutorial,
ua-cam.com/video/18zLiomDjOo/v-deo.html
I think the sound quality is better.

[@ReginaBarnett]

So beautiful. Did you sell this or keep it?

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks. Sold! 😁

[@Ronisstyles]

Where Did you buy the crater board

[@MoonkusserArt]

I bought it at Blick Art Store.

[@aganetha3396]

What kind of marker lines do you use on your painting

[@MoonkusserArt]

The markers are oil based paint pens

[@JAG3Ventures]

What's the reason you decided on the board vs a canvas?

[@MoonkusserArt]

Could only do wood stained sides with a wooden artist panel. Geode resin artwork can end up being heavy from all the product and cause sag on a canvas.

[@suras8984]

How come you sanded it after the polyurethane and not before? Sorry this is all new to me.

[@MoonkusserArt]

The moisture from putting the coat of polyurethane on makes the wood fibers swell as the wood absorbs it. When the first coat dries it is slightly rough. Sanding, cleaning, and applying another coat leaves a smooth and shiny finish.
No need to apologize, I am always happy to answer questions. 😁

[@suras8984]

@@MoonkusserArt wow thank you for answering and responding so quickly especially on a video that is a couple of years old!

[@nada2151]

Is it a normal masking tape?

[@MoonkusserArt]

No. It is painters tape. It pulls off painted surfaces without leaving marks.

[@nimirnn2293]

Thanks but if you divid the video one for work and the other about the marker be so great 😀

[@MoonkusserArt]

Noted. Thanks for watching.