Hello! What do you want to learn, how to make a tray like that or how to do the gold leaf lines?

Hi, Andi! Thanks for the compliment! Shoot! That’s a bummer. It’s happened to me a few times and it’s really frustrating. 1. Is it cracking on the rim, the base, or the seams? 2. Are you using any alcohol on the wood to clean it? (Don’t recommend) 3. Are you using any pouring mediums? (I use quite a bit of floetrol) 4. What temp is the tray drying at? I have wondered if it dries too quickly (at a higher temp) if it’s more likely to crack. Sorry this is happening! When that has happened to me, someone helped me figure out a solution! You get some really strong wood glue and apply it to the crack then clamp the tray until it’s all dry. Works well!

Thanks for watching!

That’s such a good tip, Treesie! Thank you for sharing, I’m always eager to learn new tips and improve! What do you apply the gesso with, a brush? And does it leave a texture at the bottom of the tray, so you have to sand it? Also have you ever run into your trays cracking as they dry?

@@AnnaKoehnArt I use the liquid CLEAR Gesso and I just apply a thin coat with a synthetic brush. I’ve never had any issues with it causing texture or any lines showing through the paint. The only time I’ve ever had any cracking in my paint is if I’ve actually put too much of a thick layer of paint. Just based on watching your videos, I think my paints are a little thicker than yours but if I stick with the formula of (example for a 13” tray) 13x13•/•28= It’s normally the perfect amount of paint. I’ve never had an issue with the tray itself cracking though. I order most of my trays from the Wonderly manufacturer and get the Acacia Wood ones with handles. I LOVE your tip of getting them from Home Goods and will be making a trip there this weekend!! 💕

Wow Treesie, thank you, I’m so excited to see it! Let me know when you’ve posted it! Thanks my friend!

@@AnnaKoehnArt I absolutely will! It’s currently curing and awaiting resin!💕

I’m glad, Andi. It seems like whenever I’ve been struggling with something or found something helpful, turns out others are going through the same thing. Glad to be on the journey with you, friend!

Thank you, Kim! Glad you enjoyed it. I have a love hate relationship with resin so I don’t know if I recommend trying it or not lol

Thank you!

You always have a good description for things. Thank you!

Thanks so much Diane! Hope so.

Haha love it. Some people love purple.

Oh yay, thanks for telling me!

Thanks so much!!

@@DanaRoberts88 thank you so much, Dana!

That’s an excellent way to describe it! Might be a nice name for it too “Rambling Mountain Stream”. Thank you for the kind compliment!

Thank you, Andi!

Thank you! Good way to describe it… otherworldly. Kind of fantastical!

Sorry lol

Well thank you so much, Kim! That’s very encouraging. Kudos to you for the color idea!

Thanks, Janice! Yes it was definitely fun to go in a different direction this time. Hope you have a nice weekend!

Haha nice!

No problem! I use approximately 8 ounces of paint for that size of tray. A helpful tool is Art Resin's online circular calculator. They offer it on their website so people can figure out how many ounces of resin to pour over a round. You can use that to determine paint as well. Also if you do a few trays you'll get used to how much paint to use just by trial and error.

Thank you for the kind note, Andi, and for the blessings! When someone says I inspire them I feel part of my mission doing art is fulfilled! That’s awesome to know someone else out there seeks to make something beautiful to glorify God and asks His help! You made my day :D

@@interstitialmusings1709 agreed. thank you very much for your comment and compliment! You used to paint guitars? Tell me more about that, it sound interesting! My husband did his degree in guitar performance and would enjoy hearing about it at well. Could we see pictures of your past work? Now are you painting on canvases? Thank you again for your kind compliment.

Thanks, Treesie! It’s always a joy to hear from you. Thank you for the credit! We all learn from each other and it’s great to be able to encourage one another…that’s how it should be. Much love to you, too! Email me and let’s figure out a collaboration! [email protected]

I love that idea! I was actually thinking about doing something the opposite of our “masculine palette” from last night! Thanks for the idea:) we’ll see where it takes us

Hey, thanks so much!

It is beautiful

@@nicolebelanger-richardson77 thanks, Nicole!

Wow, thank you so much!!! This one did turn out surprisingly gorgeous!

Oh wow, this is the greatest compliment ever and my mission as an artist is partially fulfilled! Im so so glad you get inspiration from my work, and thank you so much for telling me!

Yes, Kim! My thoughts exactly: I was a little skeptical about the colors but had just chosen them intuitively and am so thankful it turned out! Thanks for the great compliment and I’m so excited you came back to view this one! You are always welcome here 🤗

Diane from Australia! I love you! Thanks so much for the great compliment and I’m glad you have enjoyed my videos! I’ll keep making them for you 😀

Thank you, Kim! I’m happy to know you’ll be joining me. What are your favorite colors?

@AnnaKoehnArt I like the natural colors from the tray the other day. I have only been painting for 5 months ...so I am not sure....silver, bronze, rose gold that's what I decorate to...and turquoise. I am watching what you do the next several days! I would love to do one for my neighbor. Her kitchen cabinets are black. Thanks for responding to me!

Hi, Dominik! Yes! $200 for an 18” but I charge less for smaller. It really depends on the people. Some people count pennies but some people really value art and love having something handmade and one of a kind. I enjoy watching your large canvas pours! Your art is really exciting to me and I wish you the best.

Didn’t think of that! Thanks for the idea, I wonder if it would work!

Your comment is even better, thanks!

Kim, I’m so pumped you joined me for another video! You saw the tray at the store? Cool, have you tried painting on any? Looking forward to doing another tomorrow, hope to hear from you again! You’re amazing!

Thanks, Kim! Glad you watched. You should try them! I don’t really know what I’m doing but they’re fun!

Thank you, Stacy! I agree :)

Oh thank you, Diane! That doesn’t sound condescending at all😊 and it’s very encouraging to me!

@@AnnaKoehnArt Forgot to tell you, I just learned this week that paper straws elimates the spittle that comes with using plastic. Maybe give that a whirl

@@DianeLeuck genius. Glad to know it!

@@andiortega4164 hi, Andi! Thank you for the generous compliment! I have tried 3 different resins on the trays so far: ArtResin (good to work with but yellows over time) k resin (did not like) and Counter Culture Artist Resin (favorite so far for the price and what I’m using currently, but I will probably try more brands yet)