Very few places sell it in the UK and it is expensive. Cheapest I have found is Yandles www.yandles.co.uk/unicorn-spit-paint-gel-stain-glaze-in-one/p25415
This was a SUPER helpful video. Thank you for making it. I did get a RESTORER because I'm doing 10' tongue & groove pine boards. I will say that I almost did this by accident, but it works. Since the Unicorn Spit is water based, you can go back over it with a damp rag and clean up the high points. This gives a very similar look to the steel wool, but a lot easier. But it does take a lot of color off. This worked for me, as I'm trying for a more distressed look. Wow, the Unicorn Spit yellow is BRIGHT! I'm going to have to dumb it down. Thanks for all you do!
This was a super helpful video. I'm doing a spit project and burning the wood for the first time. Definitely now thinking pink, red, orange, and yellow are the best colors to use for it. I have however been experimenting with top coats. I usually use a brush on opposed to a spray on coat always oil based but with mixed results. Might have to do some practice pieces but I love how the laquer (spelling?) Looks as a top coat. Thanks for the video and love the dad humor 😊
You know ? I’ve actually had good luck using things on top of things that dissolved the color below because it created some cool effects. Just gotta be careful and not over brush . Those look awesome! Wish I could get the grain to pop that way . I can sometimes. But other times , it’s stubborn. I always work with pine . I do construction and make faux aged wood for walls . It’s fun. Thank you 😊
That's a Unicornucopia of color Now you know your telling yours and my age when you start using fraises like "the bees knees" LOL Another great one my friend. Till the next one.
@@BuildDadBuild it sounds silly but it reminds me of an old hot rod thats been painted bright orange with black racing stripes lol. It catches your eye.
I really liked the red! I use the spit all the time and have never added water to. Try the same exact process with out the water you might be surprised at the difference.
What about alcohol instead of water, like the keda dye? I gotta give US a try, I'm just not a fan of the inconsistent color matching I get when mixing keda powder
I really love the colours of unicorn spit. But the problem I find is putting on a lacquer. Tried a few things but automotive spray lacquer is the best so far. But it still makes everything darker. The worst has been a polyurethane varnish. Turned the blue almost black.
Looks like the colors that are on the warm side of the spectrum (red, yellow, orange) do better on the tan wood than the cool colors (blue). I wonder if the blue would look better on a lighter wood.
I caught the part where you mentioned that you shouldn't use a water-based sealant over the water-based unicorn spit. But did you mention what you used? It looked like black spray paint and I know that can't be what it was...
I'm making a walking cane from a red oak dowel. I really like the Molly Red Pepper Unicorn Spit you used on white wood (I think it was pine). I would really like to see the Shou Sugi Ban technique on some round stock, preferably, of course, red oak, finished with thined Molly Red Pepper, then clear coated with spray lacquer. If you can/will do a video on this it will be greatly appreciated. If not, well, the Molly Red Pepper is my fav color! Thanx!
Great video I'm getting ready to burn my bar-top does that refinish tool come with any of the nylon rollers or do you have to purchase them separate thank you again for a great video
Oooh cool. They have a new metallic line now. Wonder if it will still look cool. Have you ever tried Spit with a high powered heat gun or a scortch pen? Bit more sissy than a flame torch but hey not likely to burn the house down. Geat video - thank you for the knowledge and the giggles.
Hey man ! I love your channel and your personality. Have you tried the Bauer Surface Conditioning tool ? I’m so interested to see how it stacks up to the Restorer . I got a restorer . But it doesn’t raise grain for me as well as a wire wheel on my angle grinder . I’m wondering if the surface conditioning tool might do better for me . I still have time to send my restorer back . But Harbor Freight is fresh outa the SCT . If ya have the Bauer SCT , can ya make a video of it raising the wood grain ? Thank you for all your videos . They’re always fun and just what I was looking for . You get right to the point, but you’re detailed with info . 😊
Great video. I believe you used Total Boat as a topcoat on this before. Now, lacquer. Your preference? Do you fear the lacquer may yellow over time? I’ve used a simple krylon painters spray topcoat on spit and had decent results - but I feel I’m missing something still. Maybe it needs more of an epoxy type of coat?
I've used Halcyon in the past, and still do. However, it's water-based and you can't use water-based topcoats with Unicorn Spit. And I like that top coat. Doesn't seem to yellow in the sun. Cheers
@@mitch5077 had to laugh when I saw this comment, I've been considering trying the same thing. IF it works it's a lot cheaper than anything else. Less than $3 for a bottle here where I live. Only color the store has right now that I would use is a royal blue.
The pieces looked great but the colors seemed to fade after the lacquer was applied. Hoping it's an issue on my end because I'm wanting to try Unicorn Spit on some pieces I'm working doing. They looked great in the thumbnail.
I like the orange then the yellow but it's for my trim on my knotty pine, kind of a highlight but a blending of color.. ya dig? Thanks for info hows that burn work on long pieces 8 ft. Will it bend a lot? Or do I need to back burn too? Thanks bro do a full board educate this old buzzard K?
The longer the board the more potential there is for it to twist or bend. Shallower passes...keep it wet with a spray bottle and burn the back if needed. Cheers
Hello Nick , appreciate all your videos! Wanted to ask when using the restorer which grit you use most when knocking off the char? Thanks and drink plenty, Jay from Gtown.
Hey brother, I love all your videos and you’re the reason I started doing this and the unicorn spit. I want to share something with you that I think is hands down the best coating out there. I’ve used it for years but it makes these wood dyes pop out and continues looking wet forever. I get it at Walmart and it’s called triple thick crystal clear glaze made by krypton. I love this stuff. Only thing is I live in Arkansas and it’s really humid here just like Houston. I have had to come inside to spray on really humid days to keep it from being cloudy. But all in all it’s worth it’s weight in gold. Try it out. Keep the videos coming brother (I’ve watched this one several times and the steel wool tip I just caught lol)
What's up my friend ..I've been working on my own wood dye colors for a while .and I think the colors I've made are way better then those ..to be honest ..no disrespect meant .I've made some mean azzzz colors ...now where's my beer !!! 🍺..ps if you want some pics of the colors. Tell me where to send them
@@BuildDadBuild well I wouldn't say cracked it ..lol.. but I found a way to mix certain things together to form a very concentrated dye and I can form different colors with it. So far the results have come up very good..will see what happens ..cheers
I enjoy your content and your quirkiness. You are unique and hilarious, however, I don't care for your own pop-ups. It's bad enough to continually deal with the pop-up ads, but to be forced to watch your own throughout the video is too much. Ya, we get it. You want us to subscribe bla, bla, bla, but enough already. Just make your video. I can't subscribe to a channel that's a running ad. Sorry, but that's my take. I'll subscribe if you lose them, or at least wait until the end.
I'm glad you said something. I have been debating about taking them out all together. I might just leave the "like, comment, subscribe" one in the beginning and ditch the rest. Thanks for your honesty! Cheers
I liked the Orange the best... thinking of refinishing a Bass guitar using this method, thank you!
Yellow and pink looks bad ass:)
An American flag done this way would look amazing!!
Lol the back of the car joke was good.
Glad you dug it!
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Pink freak here. They all rock. Wait, they ain't rocks. They all WOOD. Got Wood. Yeppers
Blue for sure
Cheers!
Loving the green. Another great vid. Going to see if can source in the UK
Very few places sell it in the UK and it is expensive. Cheapest I have found is Yandles
www.yandles.co.uk/unicorn-spit-paint-gel-stain-glaze-in-one/p25415
That's about what it runs in the states. About $13 USD
Cheers
Cheers guys will look into it
This was a SUPER helpful video. Thank you for making it. I did get a RESTORER because I'm doing 10' tongue & groove pine boards. I will say that I almost did this by accident, but it works. Since the Unicorn Spit is water based, you can go back over it with a damp rag and clean up the high points. This gives a very similar look to the steel wool, but a lot easier. But it does take a lot of color off. This worked for me, as I'm trying for a more distressed look.
Wow, the Unicorn Spit yellow is BRIGHT! I'm going to have to dumb it down.
Thanks for all you do!
Thanks, brother!
Cheers
This was a super helpful video. I'm doing a spit project and burning the wood for the first time. Definitely now thinking pink, red, orange, and yellow are the best colors to use for it. I have however been experimenting with top coats. I usually use a brush on opposed to a spray on coat always oil based but with mixed results. Might have to do some practice pieces but I love how the laquer (spelling?) Looks as a top coat. Thanks for the video and love the dad humor 😊
Hey Rebecca!
Glad you dug it. And good luck!!
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I think I like the orange also. My wife thinks you look like a young Willie Nelson.
I get that quite a bit...LOL
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I prefer the orange red and pink colors they pop the best awesome video Nick
Thanks, brother!
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You know ? I’ve actually had good luck using things on top of things that dissolved the color below because it created some cool effects. Just gotta be careful and not over brush . Those look awesome! Wish I could get the grain to pop that way . I can sometimes. But other times , it’s stubborn. I always work with pine . I do construction and make faux aged wood for walls . It’s fun. Thank you 😊
Loved your tutorial. This looks like a lot of fun plus you are hilarious. Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for watching!
That's a Unicornucopia of color Now you know your telling yours and my age when you start using fraises like "the bees knees" LOL Another great one my friend. Till the next one.
That's crunk!🤣
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Excellent die colors
Cheers!
The orange was my favorite
Its good...isn't it??!
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@@BuildDadBuild it sounds silly but it reminds me of an old hot rod thats been painted bright orange with black racing stripes lol. It catches your eye.
Love the Pink right along with you Mate 👌🏽.
Cheers, Bernice!
Loved the orange. Surprised the purple wasn't more.
yeah...I was disappointed in the purple. Its quickly becoming my white whale!
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I really liked the red! I use the spit all the time and have never added water to. Try the same exact process with out the water you might be surprised at the difference.
I've been using US for some time now. I can barely tell a difference between full strength and 1:1. So I use it 1:1 so it will last longer!
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What about alcohol instead of water, like the keda dye? I gotta give US a try, I'm just not a fan of the inconsistent color matching I get when mixing keda powder
first time viewing any of your videos and had to like and subscribe right away only because well ... To Be Faaaiiirrr
LOL....you gotta!
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Good job as always
Thanks brother!
I really love the colours of unicorn spit. But the problem I find is putting on a lacquer. Tried a few things but automotive spray lacquer is the best so far. But it still makes everything darker. The worst has been a polyurethane varnish. Turned the blue almost black.
Yes. You've gotta kind of plan for that in the beginning.
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Great video ! Love the letterkenny clip.
Cheers, hoser...
Love this video bro 👊🏼 As always very informative and entertaining
Thank you sir!
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Too be fair!.......... lol. subscribed!
Looks like the colors that are on the warm side of the spectrum (red, yellow, orange) do better on the tan wood than the cool colors (blue). I wonder if the blue would look better on a lighter wood.
I've gotten good luck with blue on pine. It's that damn purple I can never get right!!
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@@BuildDadBuild Thanks. I will get some of the unicorn spit and try your techniques. I love me some colored sugi ban!
I caught the part where you mentioned that you shouldn't use a water-based sealant over the water-based unicorn spit. But did you mention what you used? It looked like black spray paint and I know that can't be what it was...
spray lacquer
Notice that you ranked them in spectrum order?
To be fair, you're always burning the things and that's what I appreciates abouts you, haha.
LOL
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This is the first video of yours I’ve seen, I like your style and video. Subscribed :)
Thanks, Andy!
And welcome to the Fray!
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Came for the tutorial, stayed for the jokes.
LOL. Glad you dug it.
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YELLOW!!!
But then I’m biased as it’s me fave colour.
Right on!
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Looks good bud. Personally I like the red. Orange looks 👌 and its the local school colors.
I liked the outtakes at the end 😄
Agreed red looked amazing!
Thanks, brother.
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@@BuildDadBuild absolutely, keep it coming! I may need to try this on one of my builds on my channel. 👍🏼
I'm making a walking cane from a red oak dowel. I really like the Molly Red Pepper Unicorn Spit you used on white wood (I think it was pine). I would really like to see the Shou Sugi Ban technique on some round stock, preferably, of course, red oak, finished with thined Molly Red Pepper, then clear coated with spray lacquer. If you can/will do a video on this it will be greatly appreciated. If not, well, the Molly Red Pepper is my fav color! Thanx!
Hey Wayne!
I'll see what I can do
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Red . Great video. Keep them crazy👍👍
Couldn't do them any other way! LOL
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Great video I'm getting ready to burn my bar-top does that refinish tool come with any of the nylon rollers or do you have to purchase them separate thank you again for a great video
Separate
Oooh cool. They have a new metallic line now. Wonder if it will still look cool. Have you ever tried Spit with a high powered heat gun or a scortch pen? Bit more sissy than a flame torch but hey not likely to burn the house down. Geat video - thank you for the knowledge and the giggles.
I've only used torches.
And check out this video for the metallics.
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ruclips.net/video/fQba7X58x4A/видео.html
Good vid, thanks.
Glad you liked it!
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New subbie
Sweet! Welcome!!
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Alway have had great success with the Unicorn Spit. I have had great luck with the purple. I think your board was just not brushed enough.
Good to know!
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Amazing video can you use expoxy on unicorn spit
Yes.
Perfect got alot of projects with this in the works
Purple comes out better if you don't burn the wood as deep as other colors, ive found.
Good to know!
I may have just put $200 of unicorn spit stains in my cart lol
Thank you!!!! Ive been trying to find examples of the various Unicorn Spit colors!
You are so welcome!
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Red thanks for sharing have a blessed day in the name of Jesus
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Hey man ! I love your channel and your personality. Have you tried the Bauer Surface Conditioning tool ? I’m so interested to see how it stacks up to the Restorer . I got a restorer . But it doesn’t raise grain for me as well as a wire wheel on my angle grinder . I’m wondering if the surface conditioning tool might do better for me . I still have time to send my restorer back . But Harbor Freight is fresh outa the SCT . If ya have the Bauer SCT , can ya make a video of it raising the wood grain ? Thank you for all your videos . They’re always fun and just what I was looking for . You get right to the point, but you’re detailed with info . 😊
Unfortunately I do not have one of those!
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Which do you think came out better unicorn spit ? Or Keda dye ?
Depends on the project. US is pretty plug and play. But Keda allows you more control over your color...
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Great video. I believe you used Total Boat as a topcoat on this before. Now, lacquer. Your preference? Do you fear the lacquer may yellow over time?
I’ve used a simple krylon painters spray topcoat on spit and had decent results - but I feel I’m missing something still. Maybe it needs more of an epoxy type of coat?
I've used Halcyon in the past, and still do. However, it's water-based and you can't use water-based topcoats with Unicorn Spit. And I like that top coat. Doesn't seem to yellow in the sun.
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Red. You should color match to get a bourbon flavor er… color.
LOL
Great vid as always...the orange?
It's pretty cool!
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I use Ultimate Dye from Michael's, that stuff is so vibrant, you should pick up a Purple, Blue and Red and give it a go.
Do you mean Folk Art Ultra Dye?
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@@BuildDadBuild I had to go look, but Yes! Amazing Stuff!
@@mitch5077 I've got a whole shelf of it! LOL
@@BuildDadBuild Dangerous Minds Think The Same. Been thinking about trying Ritz Dye for Clothes 🤔 Someday.
@@mitch5077 had to laugh when I saw this comment, I've been considering trying the same thing. IF it works it's a lot cheaper than anything else. Less than $3 for a bottle here where I live. Only color the store has right now that I would use is a royal blue.
Could you do the wood burning on hard wood floors, or would that warp them?
Don't think you'd really warp them. But soft wood takes the torch better.
I swear this is the radio guy at yellowstone national park in the film 2012.... XD
Woody Harrelson?
I'll take it.
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@@BuildDadBuild Good, was meant as a compliment 😂😂
Where did you get that flame gun
Grill Blazer (torch):
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The pieces looked great but the colors seemed to fade after the lacquer was applied. Hoping it's an issue on my end because I'm wanting to try Unicorn Spit on some pieces I'm working doing. They looked great in the thumbnail.
Difference in light. In the thumbnail they're outside in the sun. Not under the LED lights in the shop.
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@@BuildDadBuild That makes perfect sense.. LED lighting can wash out colors pretty bad.
How well does this technique work for outdoors? Like on a fence, or a playground set that is old treated wood.?
Excellent. It was originally used on cedar siding to weatherproof the wood.
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I like the orange then the yellow but it's for my trim on my knotty pine, kind of a highlight but a blending of color.. ya dig? Thanks for info hows that burn work on long pieces 8 ft. Will it bend a lot? Or do I need to back burn too? Thanks bro do a full board educate this old buzzard K?
The longer the board the more potential there is for it to twist or bend. Shallower passes...keep it wet with a spray bottle and burn the back if needed.
Cheers
Lol! I just got a few nyalox bits to make my life easier....then I see the restorer.....😶....😫!!!! Hahahahaha
Baby steps man...baby steps!
LOL
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Hello Nick , appreciate all your videos! Wanted to ask when using the restorer which grit you use most when knocking off the char?
Thanks and drink plenty, Jay from Gtown.
Hey Jay!
I use the 80 grit nylon brush.
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I love letterkenny, awesome reference!
To be faaaaaair.
LOL
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I've seen you in past videos score a bored with a mider saw before you do the full cut. What is the benefits of doing this? If I may ask
Less tear out. Less stress on the saw's motor.
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Love the video! Which green vise are you using?
Thanks, Mike!
It's called a Jaw Horse.
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I was always wondering what Willie Nelson was up to these days. Looks like he's Burning Wood… LOL...!!!!
Yessir!
@Build Dad Build, Nick check out Michelle Nicole’s Concept Colors, I think its the same company (?) but they have some metallics 👍
Hey Travis!
You apparently have missed several of my videos. LOL
Like this one:
ruclips.net/video/fQba7X58x4A/видео.html
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@@BuildDadBuild You are correct, watching now 😄
Hey brother, I love all your videos and you’re the reason I started doing this and the unicorn spit. I want to share something with you that I think is hands down the best coating out there. I’ve used it for years but it makes these wood dyes pop out and continues looking wet forever. I get it at Walmart and it’s called triple thick crystal clear glaze made by krypton. I love this stuff. Only thing is I live in Arkansas and it’s really humid here just like Houston. I have had to come inside to spray on really humid days to keep it from being cloudy. But all in all it’s worth it’s weight in gold. Try it out. Keep the videos coming brother (I’ve watched this one several times and the steel wool tip I just caught lol)
Great tip.
Cheers!
What's up my friend ..I've been working on my own wood dye colors for a while .and I think the colors I've made are way better then those ..to be honest ..no disrespect meant .I've made some mean azzzz colors ...now where's my beer !!! 🍺..ps if you want some pics of the colors. Tell me where to send them
Glad you've cracked the code!
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@@BuildDadBuild well I wouldn't say cracked it ..lol.. but I found a way to mix certain things together to form a very concentrated dye and I can form different colors with it. So far the results have come up very good..will see what happens ..cheers
I enjoy your content and your quirkiness. You are unique and hilarious, however, I don't care for your own pop-ups. It's bad enough to continually deal with the pop-up ads, but to be forced to watch your own throughout the video is too much. Ya, we get it. You want us to subscribe bla, bla, bla, but enough already. Just make your video. I can't subscribe to a channel that's a running ad. Sorry, but that's my take. I'll subscribe if you lose them, or at least wait until the end.
I'm glad you said something. I have been debating about taking them out all together. I might just leave the "like, comment, subscribe" one in the beginning and ditch the rest. Thanks for your honesty!
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