I am loving the bold colors here, Keith. I am a little more partial to the soft blends with the alcohol/dye technique, but this is really stunning. Beautiful job! 👍🏼😀👋🏼🩷
@@KeithR3 Hey Keith, wow that's a tough one and I don't think I could just pick out one. The Peacock Granite was probably the most fun to create because of the technique. As far as the others, I look through the pics and videos and find them to all be unique in their own way, which makes it too hard to choose. How about you? You have a favorite?
@@kcdcdesigns awesome I’ll def check it out, I’m becoming a fan of the alcohol dyes technique, I’ve been watching Clara’s vids and Rhonda’s as as well. Mitch did a small floor like a den ( copper and blue) awesome. Oh and your black desk that looks like a T with the turquoise vein is my fav..oh and a bathroom sink you did Gold sink bowl those are fighting for 1st
When I first saw AI's being used it reminded me of watercolors which I don't care much for. But you, Clara & a couple of others have made me change my opinion drastically. This is a very beautiful piece & your explanation of how to create it was concise and on point. Thank you for sharing your time & techniques.
Hi Patricia and thank you! The Claramarble technique needs to be applied over a very smooth, slick surface such as a layer of epoxy. So I painted the MDF with 2 coats of Stone Coat white Undercoat paint, then applied epoxy at 3oz per sf. Then after 24 hours I was able to apply the Claramarble technique. Just be sure to not sand the epoxy prior to applying the technique. And the customer did not have the sink yet, which I why I didn't cut it out prior.
FYI. You likely know that the book referenced by Clara and website is no longer available. I went there to purchase, but couldn’t. How do we find out how to make the alcohol dyes?
Thank you for pointing that out, and I have since changed the link. Clara's E-Book is now available on the RK3 Designs website. You can find it here: rk3designs.com/clara-lawrence-art/
You're very welcome, and thanks for watching! Clara's mixing guide is the only one I'm aware of, and her site is down while she's battling some health issues. Please keep her in your thoughts!
Hey Bill, this technique requires a smooth slick surface. I prepped the MDF for epoxy by sanding the surface with 120, then painted with Stone Coat's white Undercoat paint (2 coats, sanding in between). I could have just poured a clear coat of Stone Coat Art Coat to be left with a plain white finish, but I used White Metallic mica and White Pearl (Just Resin Paste) to add some visual interest in areas where there wouldn't be any alcohol dyes. Thanks for asking and did that answer your question?
Turned out beautifully! I didn't think I was going to like the more vibrant color in this technique, but you surprised me!
Thanks, D T !
Another beautiful piece! Thanks for the full tutorial
Thank you, and you're so welcome!
I am loving the bold colors here, Keith. I am a little more partial to the soft blends with the alcohol/dye technique, but this is really stunning. Beautiful job! 👍🏼😀👋🏼🩷
Thanks, Kristi!
Beautiful!
Thank you, Lisa!
Great job again Keith from another Keith🎉
Thank you so much, Keith! 😁
@@kcdcdesigns do you have a fav piece
@@KeithR3 Hey Keith, wow that's a tough one and I don't think I could just pick out one. The Peacock Granite was probably the most fun to create because of the technique. As far as the others, I look through the pics and videos and find them to all be unique in their own way, which makes it too hard to choose.
How about you? You have a favorite?
@@kcdcdesigns awesome I’ll def check it out, I’m becoming a fan of the alcohol dyes technique, I’ve been watching Clara’s vids and Rhonda’s as as well. Mitch did a small floor like a den ( copper and blue) awesome. Oh and your black desk that looks like a T with the turquoise vein is my fav..oh and a bathroom sink you did Gold sink bowl those are fighting for 1st
@@KeithR3 Thank you so much, Keith I really appreciate your support, for all of us!
Love the simplicity of your technique. Great work my brotha!!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
awesome piece Keith
Thank you so much!
When I first saw AI's being used it reminded me of watercolors which I don't care much for. But you, Clara & a couple of others have made me change my opinion drastically. This is a very beautiful piece & your explanation of how to create it was concise and on point. Thank you for sharing your time & techniques.
Thank you, Belinda I always appreciate your kind words ❤️!
WOW!!! So beautiful!
Thank you! 😊
Very nice!!! I love the technique!!
Thank you! 😊
Excellent technique thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Gayle and my pleasure!
Cool! How did you prep the top prior to applying the Clara marble and why didn't you cut the hole for the sink prior to your coating process?
Hi Patricia and thank you! The Claramarble technique needs to be applied over a very smooth, slick surface such as a layer of epoxy. So I painted the MDF with 2 coats of Stone Coat white Undercoat paint, then applied epoxy at 3oz per sf. Then after 24 hours I was able to apply the Claramarble technique. Just be sure to not sand the epoxy prior to applying the technique.
And the customer did not have the sink yet, which I why I didn't cut it out prior.
FYI. You likely know that the book referenced by Clara and website is no longer available. I went there to purchase, but couldn’t. How do we find out how to make the alcohol dyes?
Thank you for pointing that out, and I have since changed the link. Clara's E-Book is now available on the RK3 Designs website. You can find it here: rk3designs.com/clara-lawrence-art/
Thanks so much! Have fun purchased from Rhonda
@@dianlineback3259 Yay, have fun and keep us posted! And feel free to reach out if I can be of help!
Absolutely love this!!!❤️❤️
Thank you so much!!!!
Thanks Keith 👍👍👍
You're very welcome!!!!
Thank you for this tutorial. The color mixing link is no longer available. Is there another?
You're very welcome, and thanks for watching!
Clara's mixing guide is the only one I'm aware of, and her site is down while she's battling some health issues. Please keep her in your thoughts!
What was the surface/prep you started with?
Hey Bill, this technique requires a smooth slick surface. I prepped the MDF for epoxy by sanding the surface with 120, then painted with Stone Coat's white Undercoat paint (2 coats, sanding in between). I could have just poured a clear coat of Stone Coat Art Coat to be left with a plain white finish, but I used White Metallic mica and White Pearl (Just Resin Paste) to add some visual interest in areas where there wouldn't be any alcohol dyes.
Thanks for asking and did that answer your question?
@@kcdcdesigns absolutely and thanks, my wife and I are locked into your content!