I agree! I just had a customer choose that design and rock edge (although not quite as aggressive) for their countertops and kitchen island. So excited! :) Thanks for your comment, Nana!
That is absolutely insane dude!!! That looks like a rock, 💯!!! I’m so amazed by your rock edge!!! Beautiful work pal, completely stunning!!! Thanks for the tutorial!!
I am your superfan, Michael! Thank you so much for always being so supportive of my work, I appreciate you! Thank you for your kind words and the tutorials are my pleasure! (except for the editing part, ugh! lol)
Awesome 🤗 I love, love, love rock edges! 98% of the time if I have a chance I'll take rock edges. Desert/Southwestern colors are mostly my favorite. So your new piece hits all the good vibes. Beautiful job, sir.
Thank you so much, Belinda! I too am a HUGE fan of the rock edges! Being from Nebraska, the Desert/Southwestern colors wishful thinking for me, lol. Thank you again for your comment and kinds words!
I love this. I’ve been wanting to do a project like this since Rhonda did her arrowhead table. Turned out amazing, love the colors. I learned the hard way too with those cups. They stuck. Lol. I followed your advice with the router bit sizes and came out good. Thanks bud
Thank you, Jessica and that's great to hear on the router bit!!! PS - Rhonda's arrowhead table was my inspiration as well, I just didn't want to copy the arrowhead shape, lol.
Really cool piece! You've inspired me to try this. BTW...there's a video on RK3 explaining how to get rid of the glare on your picture. I think it's some sort of filter on the camera. :)
Thank you, Cathee! I have since added a polarized lens to my GoPro which does help some. For pouring, my lighting is great, for filming, not so much. Thank you again for your kind words!
I love this Thanks for sharing I'm going to do a sign for my sons new business and the idea of doing it with foam had crossed my mind but I was not sure how I would do it but seeing this helped me make up my mind not to figure out the design with using rex and it not look like blood lol.
Thanks, Amey! How fun creating a sign for your son's new business! Be sure to share your results! The foam is such a great alternative and lightweight as well! I debated on adding the fiber mesh to my project but opted not to and have no regrets. If it were a much larger project I might consider it to make it more rigid. Thanks again!
@@kcdcdesigns IThat is what I was wanting yo know do I have to do the mesh it will be inside maybe around the same size as yours.I will be sure to share.
Amey, I honestly don't feel it's necessary at that size. If I were using 1/2" foam I probably would, to make it more rigid. But this one, at 1" thick with a color coat and flood coat, it's still very rigid. Actually, I would only put down fiber mesh if it were very large, and/or if I had to seam pieces together, and/or if I was worried about not having a solid base underneath it before pouring. On this one, I put 3/4" plywood underneath it (just a bit smaller than the project) to prevent it from sagging in areas once I applied the epoxy. You really want a good solid base for it to sit on, especially on large pieces such as shower walls. PS - Even on Rhonda's big back-drop they didn't use mesh. Shower walls though I certainly would!
This is gorgeous, Keith! What was the reason for no flood coat? If I want to make a table tray or something similar would I not need the flood coat? TIA! ~The Prop Spot Shannon
Thank you, Shannon! I think I did add a flood coat but if I did not, it would have only been because it is a wall-art piece. I would always recommend a flood coat unless it's wall art or maybe shower panels if a dirty pour is applied, using 8-10 oz/sf. Even table trays, especially because it's such a small surface and there's rarely (if ever) a disadvantage to a flood coat.
Thank you! I personally would not use foam as a table top, if it's going to get any type of hard use (heavy objects, etc.). If not hard use, I would be sure to apply the fibermesh to add strength to it, then I think you'd be okay.
Keith, I’m very new to the epoxy world and I would love to make this beautiful wall hanging, I’m not sure where I would get colors you used in your demonstration, would you mind Sharing the colors and where I buy them, I have looked for them at. Stone Coat and Amazon! Thank You Lynn
Hi Lynn, and welcome to the epoxy world 😁. I don't know if you've seen this full countertop tutorial, but I'm using the same colors because when the customer saw the wall hanging, that's what he wanted for his countertop. ua-cam.com/video/LFmsxxxLziE/v-deo.html Here are the colors I used: Main base colors used: Black Metallic Mica Powder - SCC/Polycolor Deep Silver Metallic Mica Powder - SCC/Polycolor Bronze - Just Resin epoxy paste Highlight colors: White Pearl - Just Resin Paste Rust Metallic Mica Powder - SCC/Polycolor (discontinued :( ) Accent Vein: RustOleum Seaside spray paint All colors, except the "Rust Metallic" (discontinued) can be purchased at RK3Designs.com . Thank you, Lynn and please let me know if I can be of any help! Keith McGinnis
Hey Keith. Question on your undercoat. Are you concerned that if you don’t paint the back that you will get some sort of warping with material on the front and none on the back?
Hi Pete, it's interesting you ask that. On one piece (12" x 24") I painted the back and now have bubbles that have appearedf on the topside. On the larger piece that you see in the video, I did not paint the backside and have no such bubbles. Keep in mind I did not apply the fibermesh and Quick Coat to either piece but I'm now wondering if there are some gases that are in the foam that are trying to escape from the one I painted. If so, I would think they would escape easier from the painted side than the epoxied side, but until I cut the bubbles to see where it separated, I won't know for sure, so that's just speculation and I'll keep you posted. I don't foresee any warping, and although the large bubbles in the epoxy are concerning, I'm confident they wouldn't be there had I applied the mesh and Quick Coat.
@@petercarels I discovered what happened. I added bondo to the top surface to add some texture and I'm guessing the heat generated from it reacted with the foam. When I cut the bubbles, they only appeared where there was bondo below it. So again, by adding the fiber mesh and Quick Coat, I could have eliminated those issues. This is why we experiment, right? lol
@@petercarels oh no, just on the side being poured. If I were to apply body filler to the top side again, I would scuff the Quick Coat with 80 grit where I want to apply the body filler, then sand lightly with 220 and apply the undercoat paint and proceed as normal.
Keith! You out did yourself on this one!!
Well, thank you so much Sharon!
Nice work buddy! The seaside highlights look great!
I appreciate that, Brett thank you!
That would make a gorgeous table too!
I agree! I just had a customer choose that design and rock edge (although not quite as aggressive) for their countertops and kitchen island. So excited! :)
Thanks for your comment, Nana!
My name is Luann, I have seen you with Rhonda and Kenny and Mitch! I love your work and theirs as well!
Thank you so much, Luann and for the introduction!
The rock edge is so authentic looking
Thanks! It was also an experiment before doing my shower walls, so you can about imagine what I'll do with them now 😁.
@@kcdcdesigns right! It makes my mind filled with ideas. Can’t wait to see what you come up with
It’s gorgeous!
Thank you!
Looks amazing! Reminds me of a certain “shower” we all did!! Keep rocking my friend!!
Thank you! And that shower we did was my inspiration, except I did this one without Evan's "encouragement" 🤣.
@@kcdcdesigns 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Just discovered your channel. Amazing work! Thanks for sharing…got thousands of ideas floating in my head after watching
Thank you so much, Linda!
Do you have a favorite?
This just blows my mind
Thanks, mine too! It's just amazing working with resin and a little creativity.
Thanks for watching!
Very nice!! It really does look like a slab of exotic rock!!
Thank you, Leslie!
That is absolutely insane dude!!! That looks like a rock, 💯!!! I’m so amazed by your rock edge!!! Beautiful work pal, completely stunning!!! Thanks for the tutorial!!
I am your superfan, Michael! Thank you so much for always being so supportive of my work, I appreciate you!
Thank you for your kind words and the tutorials are my pleasure! (except for the editing part, ugh! lol)
BEAUTIFUL!! Thanks for the tutorial! Can't wait to try that!
Thank you, Kim and please share your results!!!
Feeling inspired! I have a 4’ x 8’ 1” piece of pink foam that’s been just sitting around since summer …
Thanks, Angie and I can see that 4' x 8' sheet about to get used! 😁
Good for you and please share your results!
Awesome 🤗 I love, love, love rock edges! 98% of the time if I have a chance I'll take rock edges. Desert/Southwestern colors are mostly my favorite. So your new piece hits all the good vibes. Beautiful job, sir.
Thank you so much, Belinda! I too am a HUGE fan of the rock edges! Being from Nebraska, the Desert/Southwestern colors wishful thinking for me, lol.
Thank you again for your comment and kinds words!
Very cool idea. I am going to do this! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks, Bryan you're welcome and please share your results!!!
Very fun!
That it was, thank you for your comment!
Wow!!! Absolutely LOVE....That edge though, BEAUTIFUL and so realistic...Great job
Thank you so much, Darlene!
I have truly got to try this. Really cool piece
Thank you, Doris! 😀
This is AMAZING, FABULOUS!!!!! Soooo authentic looking.
Thank you, Mary I really appreciate it. And as we both know, it looks so much better in person!
Thanks again!
I like it!!!
Thanks, Dave!
Great video.. you are not only incredible with your pour but the way you form these pieces is just incredible!!! You are an inspiration!!
Thank you so much, Pat for your comment & kind words!
WOW! That is freaking amazing 👏 😍 😆
Thank you so much, Kasey!
Beautiful work Keith. You’re always such an inspiration!!
Thank you so much, Sylvia you're always so kind!
I love this. I’ve been wanting to do a project like this since Rhonda did her arrowhead table. Turned out amazing, love the colors. I learned the hard way too with those cups. They stuck. Lol. I followed your advice with the router bit sizes and came out good. Thanks bud
Thank you, Jessica and that's great to hear on the router bit!!! PS - Rhonda's arrowhead table was my inspiration as well, I just didn't want to copy the arrowhead shape, lol.
@@kcdcdesigns m From india
My fav!!!❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! It's currently hanging on my living room wall, and one of my faves as well!!!
This really turned out wonderful!! Love it! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much and you're very welcome!
Really cool piece! You've inspired me to try this. BTW...there's a video on RK3 explaining how to get rid of the glare on your picture. I think it's some sort of filter on the camera. :)
Thank you, Cathee! I have since added a polarized lens to my GoPro which does help some. For pouring, my lighting is great, for filming, not so much.
Thank you again for your kind words!
I just dont get how you do it. WOW!
Thank you, Tony I appreciate that. Sometimes I wonder as well :) .
I’ve been a fan as soon as I saw the Arrowhead project!
Question: no additional coat after your color coat prior to the UTC?
Superb job, sir.
Thank you, Shannon and yes, I did apply a flood coat prior to UTC, due to the imperfections from the color coat, and for more depth.
@@kcdcdesigns thank you for the response! I’m a fan!
I love this Thanks for sharing I'm going to do a sign for my sons new business and the idea of doing it with foam had crossed my mind but I was not sure how I would do it but seeing this helped me make up my mind not to figure out the design with using rex and it not look like blood lol.
Thanks, Amey! How fun creating a sign for your son's new business! Be sure to share your results!
The foam is such a great alternative and lightweight as well! I debated on adding the fiber mesh to my project but opted not to and have no regrets. If it were a much larger project I might consider it to make it more rigid.
Thanks again!
@@kcdcdesigns IThat is what I was wanting yo know do I have to do the mesh it will be inside maybe around the same size as yours.I will be sure to share.
Amey, I honestly don't feel it's necessary at that size. If I were using 1/2" foam I probably would, to make it more rigid. But this one, at 1" thick with a color coat and flood coat, it's still very rigid. Actually, I would only put down fiber mesh if it were very large, and/or if I had to seam pieces together, and/or if I was worried about not having a solid base underneath it before pouring. On this one, I put 3/4" plywood underneath it (just a bit smaller than the project) to prevent it from sagging in areas once I applied the epoxy. You really want a good solid base for it to sit on, especially on large pieces such as shower walls.
PS - Even on Rhonda's big back-drop they didn't use mesh. Shower walls though I certainly would!
This is gorgeous, Keith!
What was the reason for no flood coat? If I want to make a table tray or something similar would I not need the flood coat?
TIA!
~The Prop Spot
Shannon
Thank you, Shannon! I think I did add a flood coat but if I did not, it would have only been because it is a wall-art piece. I would always recommend a flood coat unless it's wall art or maybe shower panels if a dirty pour is applied, using 8-10 oz/sf.
Even table trays, especially because it's such a small surface and there's rarely (if ever) a disadvantage to a flood coat.
Thank you!!!
Nice work👌
Question. Is there a specific Bondo that you use? Only Bondo I'm familiar with is the Bondo for cars.
Thank you! Bondo brand is fine, from All Purpose, Auto Body Filler or the High Bond. They're all Bondo brands and work well.
Great video!
Would you say this would work as a table top? I was thinking of putting foam on and existing wood table and doing this effect.
Thanks!
Thank you!
I personally would not use foam as a table top, if it's going to get any type of hard use (heavy objects, etc.). If not hard use, I would be sure to apply the fibermesh to add strength to it, then I think you'd be okay.
Dude just put the map shape of Puerto Rico up on his wall 👍🏼
LOL, I had no idea ;)
Keith, I’m very new to the epoxy world and I would love to make this beautiful wall hanging,
I’m not sure where I would get colors you used in your demonstration, would you mind
Sharing the colors and where I buy them, I have looked for them at. Stone Coat and Amazon!
Thank You Lynn
Hi Lynn, and welcome to the epoxy world 😁. I don't know if you've seen this full countertop tutorial, but I'm using the same colors because when the customer saw the wall hanging, that's what he wanted for his countertop. ua-cam.com/video/LFmsxxxLziE/v-deo.html
Here are the colors I used:
Main base colors used:
Black Metallic Mica Powder - SCC/Polycolor
Deep Silver Metallic Mica Powder - SCC/Polycolor
Bronze - Just Resin epoxy paste
Highlight colors:
White Pearl - Just Resin Paste
Rust Metallic Mica Powder - SCC/Polycolor (discontinued :( )
Accent Vein: RustOleum Seaside spray paint
All colors, except the "Rust Metallic" (discontinued) can be purchased at RK3Designs.com .
Thank you, Lynn and please let me know if I can be of any help!
Keith McGinnis
Thank you so much for the fast reply. Yes I’ve watched the video
At least 10x’s. I will get on this right away. Thank you again!
@@lynnmiller6652 you're welcome and I can't wait to see what you create! Have fun and please share!!!
@@kcdcdesigns Wish me luck! 😀
@@lynnmiller6652 I'll go a step further: YOU GOT THIS! 😁😁😁
Hey Keith. Question on your undercoat. Are you concerned that if you don’t paint the back that you will get some sort of warping with material on the front and none on the back?
Hi Pete, it's interesting you ask that. On one piece (12" x 24") I painted the back and now have bubbles that have appearedf on the topside. On the larger piece that you see in the video, I did not paint the backside and have no such bubbles. Keep in mind I did not apply the fibermesh and Quick Coat to either piece but I'm now wondering if there are some gases that are in the foam that are trying to escape from the one I painted. If so, I would think they would escape easier from the painted side than the epoxied side, but until I cut the bubbles to see where it separated, I won't know for sure, so that's just speculation and I'll keep you posted.
I don't foresee any warping, and although the large bubbles in the epoxy are concerning, I'm confident they wouldn't be there had I applied the mesh and Quick Coat.
@@kcdcdesigns I wonder if you painted the back side first, as well as the front, let dry (off gas) and see what happens?
@@petercarels I discovered what happened. I added bondo to the top surface to add some texture and I'm guessing the heat generated from it reacted with the foam. When I cut the bubbles, they only appeared where there was bondo below it. So again, by adding the fiber mesh and Quick Coat, I could have eliminated those issues. This is why we experiment, right? lol
@@kcdcdesigns exactly. So are you saying fiber mesh and quick coat on both sides prior to putting your base coat?
@@petercarels oh no, just on the side being poured. If I were to apply body filler to the top side again, I would scuff the Quick Coat with 80 grit where I want to apply the body filler, then sand lightly with 220 and apply the undercoat paint and proceed as normal.
Why did you use the UTC on a wall hanger?
To me it provides a much more authentic look and feel of natural stone, so it was simply personal preference.
Make more osm top
Thanks for your comment but I'm not sure what you mean?
@@kcdcdesigns make more epoxy top
@@GufranKhan-fi6jm Gotcha! I make a new one about every week, it just takes a lot of time to edit and publish videos.
Thanks again!