348. COMPLETE COASTER TUTORIAL-taping, blooming, prep and resin finish! Acrylic Painting

[@Katsfluidartcreations]

Oh my, this was so useful and informative, now I have a good idea of what to do, thanks for sharing 😊✨🫶🏻

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

@@Katsfluidartcreations hi 😘Kat, great, hope this helps resolve any questions you might’ve had😉 I’m going to pin your comment to the top of the comments list.

[@DebbiePagtalonia]

Louise! Your coasters are amazing! Beautiful blues! I love them!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you so much💙

[@pabeniques]

Louise … you are so appreciated by many of us pour artists!!!! You are amazing in your teaching of this art technique. A natural born teacher, that is so thorough to understand while being an inspiration as well. Thank you for taking out your time to create your videos for all of us 😊

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you so much 😊 Jill I really appreciate that. I often take a few hours to make each of these videos. To be honest I spend more time on videos than actually creating art. Spread the word, help me grow my channel, I’d really appreciate that.😉

[@resinartists]

Nice step by step from the start to finish coaster making tutorial, Ms Louise 💜💜💜

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you so much my friend!🧡

[@popochannel888]

一つ一つ少しずつ感じが違って素敵ですね❤❤❤ フル視聴しました🥰

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you so much Poppaw. I really appreciate that, I always enjoy you and your cats too. Thank you for your support.💙

[@AishusCraftyKidsClub]

Louise Aunt, Wow. It's absolutely gorgeous 🥰 Thumbnail is also super 😊

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you sweet niece Aishu💙

[@ronaksdrawing]

Excellent sharing aunt Enjoyed the video Full time watched

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much 💙Ronak, sorry I missed your live earlier…

[@byronchandler5000]

Louise, you're always glowing so beautifully when you paint, and you always speak so elegantly like a queen. Every painting is truly a work of art.

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you so much Byron, you always have the sweetest words to say and I really appreciate it. I’m having a hard time today with trying to create and upload this video. It’s been very frustrating, so I really appreciate your words. Thank you!

[@kei_art_life]

A true image of the sea. It seems like you can hear the sound of the waves🌊✨👂. It's a beautiful and shiny piece of work.💮

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you 😘Kei, yes, the blues certainly feel ‘sea’!

[@ItsArtByDonna]

Great tutorial for newcomer's Louise....I am sure they appreciate how thorough you are and all the tips along the way!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much 😊Donna, I try, one day I’m just gonna do a silent video!😅

[@snocat47]

Louise I found you by accident and I'm so glad I did. Your coasters are beautiful and you have inspired me to walk down this path. I've always enjoyed creating and this feels right to me so I'm willing to take the time necessary to learn this craft. Thank you for the details you put into your videos. I really enjoy the beauty you create. Cat

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much and Welcome!! Check out my playlists for all creations categorized and welcome again, hope lots to show you! Feel free too ask question!

[@karenmonk8749]

Thank you for the tutorials I have seen so far, they have been very helpful. I have seen so many different artists and you are one of the ones that is step by step. THANK YOU!!!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you, Karen, if you see something that says full tutorial, it’s pretty complete, otherwise I do cover the process and always provide tips and insights and processes, I’m always trying to make these worthwhile for you to spend your time. Nothing is worse than a video where it’s just a bunch of music and you see somebody doing something and you have no idea what they’re doing or what they’re doing it with. I’m glad you’re enjoying them.

[@tracyblakeley2709]

I like this full tutorial. I apreciate that I can watch you without patrion . Love your chanel ❤

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

@@tracyblakeley2709 thank you Tracy, 😘glad you like what I offer, maybe help us grow by sharing with your friends?!?!😀

[@mommaosachicago]

Thanks so much, Louise. I appreciate the thoroughness of your videos, and the bears!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you Linda, best of both worlds!!🧡🧸

[@jerelynwalker2109]

You've done it again! Thank you so much ! I too was intimidated by the thought of trying resin. I honestly felt like you were speaking directly to me in this video. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks Jerelyn, 💙we’ve all been there and I try to remove the mystique of done of these steps because I was nervous as hell before resining!

[@simplynanete]

Always beautiful amazing gorgeous blue 💙 great tutorial dear Louise

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much dearest Nanete!💙

[@Daves_drh-acrylic-creations]

Very informative Louise… yes to the Patreon

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you, 😊 Dave, funny, you were the only one to mention the Patreon.😉

[@Be_unique360]

حبيبتي لويز انتي دائما متألقه ومتميزة في فنك وإبداعاتك 😍 فنك أصبح لي إدمان انتي قمتي بعمل فني اليوم غير عادي 😮احببته كثيرا❤️🥰

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

واو كن فريدًا، يشرفني ويتواضعني تعليقاتك. أنا سعيد جدًا لأنك تستمتع بعملي كما أفعل. استمتع بما تفعله أيضًا!🧡

[@Be_unique360]

@@LouiseMcKayArt 🌹🌹🌹🙏🥰

[@CathArtistry]

Excellent tutorial, Louise!! And beautifully done coasters! 💙

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much Cathy💙

[@TracyTaylor-hs1sq]

Thankyou Louise I’ve been out of the game after a breakup nearly 2 years seen your video and boom I’m ready to go ❤

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Wow Tracy, 💜that says a lot. It really is amazing how much impact we all have on each other and I’m glad I helped you get back in the game because this is too much fun to not play! Have a weekend filled with fun creations!!!

[@TaslimaMayaArt]

Loved this Louise! You always speak so eloquently 😍🧡 You explain the process so well, and it's easy to follow. Love how it turned out! 😊

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you Taslima, 😘I hope so, I try to keep it as simple as possible!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Please join me by subscribing 🔔, you’ll get all my tutorials!!

[@anjanowackadeklopp761]

I loved this video and the coasters, thank you!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you so much, 😊 Anja, I appreciate being here and hope you join me for more creations!

[@lechatbotte.]

I think your mojo is back!!!!! Looks gorgeous to me

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much Linda💙

[@creationswithtonja9912]

The tutorial is perfect and well done Louise and those blues are amazing ☺💙

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much Tonja💙

[@zoilasimo3601]

That is absolutely awesome!!!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much Zoila💙😘

[@Roulettegrl67]

Just beautiful coasters!🥰

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much again 💙Roulette, welcome here btw!😘

[@artmyheart7409]

Thank you, Louise and beautiful!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much

[@vickyewilliams5764]

Thank you all the info! Love all your pieces. Very talented!❤

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much Vicky💙

[@sherichisholm39]

❤ thank you that was so very helpful

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

You’re welcome🧡

[@LorelleBusk]

❤ love your work

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you so much lorelle!😘🧡

[@ElizabethPress-o6t]

Thank you for this detailed tutorial. Just starting this lovely hobby and want to make coasters. 😊

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Well there you go Elizabeth, 😘I only wish I had this tutorial when I was first starting out. As it was, I would have to go to one place for fluid or other places for the resin portion.

[@gerripeter484]

I love the blue these turned out so beautifully 😍

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much Gerri💙

[@OAKbyBetina]

Fantastic tutorial. I remember when that apron was cleaner. 😅😅😅

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks Betty😘, lol, it’s a goner between the paint and resin!😅

[@cgheor00]

Thank you so much for your tutorial. I learned a lot.

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you for being here Constantina😘 and glad to help

[@alicechristy4661]

I love your products 😊

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

thank you 🧡so much Alice!

[@alicechristy4661]

What products would you suggest to get started ? I can't afford to buy everything all at once. You have inspired me to follow your lead.

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

@@alicechristy4661 depends on the technique…what technique do you want to do? The bloom is the most difficult technique and regular straight pours or ring pours are more forgiving to get the feel of things.

[@denisewhelan1366]

Thank you Louise, this is the video I needed❤

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks Denise 🧡and Glad to help Denise, tell your friends and help us both grow!😉

[@kaylene8044]

Love the blues fantastic video ❤

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you Kaylene💙

[@AngeliaBlissArt]

Gojuss!!!! Lol!! :) Just gorgeous!!!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Are you playing hooky?😂 thank you so much Angelia we definitely need to get together again.!

[@AngeliaBlissArt]

@@LouiseMcKayArt I've been taking training courses for my new job title. 🙃

[@fotoalive]

What more can you ask for ? You have it all in this vidéo, I started to make these and realized not has easy has it looks... You mentioned buying your corks on Amazon, coaster too ? You are working very hard making vidéos steady... lots of work !About making vidéo on Best brands or not Best of paint you have expérienced in your Journey ? Thank you for sharing your Amazing talent 🙏💗 m'y Journey is to find thé time to watch ALL of your vidéos 👍👍👍👍👍😊

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you Foto, and yes, I do work very hard to make the best tutorials in a concise, incomplete manner. As far as best brand of paints, you hear what I use in my videos. Those are the best brands of paints, at least for me, but there are a lot of brands out there. I haven’t even tried yet. In my description I list that the tiles are purchased from Home Depot. Thank you for being here and your support.

[@fotoalive]

@@LouiseMcKayArt just wanted to give you ideas on videos ,......I have lots of brands, Amsterdam ect...bought cheaper one to practice on canvas. .I bought my tiles from Amazon with the corksPixiss very nice but 25$ CAD for 12 will look up Home depot . Your colors a Amazing everytime! Thank you so much! 💐

[@Marie-LouiseArt]

It takes a while to get back to it doesn’t it hun! I had exactly the same thing when I came back from Lanzarote. Nothing worked for a week. The day I let go of trying to get back into it, it came. Louise, I hope you take this into your cells… you are amazing. Just being you is amazing without any painting. It’s ok not to always be on your game. Your painting happens to be beautiful! Gorgeous Northern Lights colours. Lots of love darling ❤

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much 🧡Marie-Louise, your kind is so sweet and thoughtful. I really appreciate it. Yes sometimes we need to regroup. Especially when the confidence is feeling low. Thank you so much for all your support!

[@Marie-LouiseArt]

@@LouiseMcKayArt big hugs beautiful 🤗

[@irismania]

Once again a great tutorial !

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you so much💙

[@heatherleighartistry]

This video was awesome!! Thank you

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you Heather😊 glad you enjoyed it, spread the word😉

[@heatherleighartistry]

@@LouiseMcKayArt 😂 I will! I have just started blooming so I’m making my way through your coaster playlist

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

@@heatherleighartistry awesome, I have a bunch, check out the Coaster playlist!

[@mywifetheartist]

Great video and amazing colors. ❤❤❤

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much Carolyn💙

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

This is a great tutorial Louise!!! You are right... Blues are just so beautiful. ❤

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks 😘Garrick, learned these from the best!😉pinned ur comment

[@debbiejohnson5940]

Thank you for the awesome video!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you Debbie💙, I’m so glad that you found it enjoyable and worthwhile!

[@TheParkAttendant]

Your right, you can't loose using blue. I use to work as an electronic assembler. We had to work in Class 100 Clean Room conditions. The area was cleaner than an operating room. The tiniest speck of dust can ruin an integrated circuit. You might try making a dust cover over your work station. Thats what a fellow who does epoxy resin pours. He actual bought a portable outdoor cover to set up over his work. Complete with see through mesh for the walls. I believe the mesh was meant to keep bugs out. It's some thing to concider.

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you Ozwald 💙for being here again. Good input and I do put a mesh tent over the work area before as I showed and after I’ve resined. It works well, it’s just the in process where some dust might get in. Thanks for leaving your thoughts!

[@AugustsAcrylicArt]

Great tutorial!! I get like that sometimes after vacation where I don’t want to paint for a few days, lol. For the cork on the back, have you had any issues with it coming up? I was thinking of putting some extra glue on mine but if yours are sticking I won’t bother with that.

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks August💙 It’s frustrating when you want to paint and aren’t able…. As far as court goes, I’ve never had a problem with any self adhesive support I’ve ever purchased off Amazon.

[@bakermodernart]

Stunning!!!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much Taneva💙🩵

[@TravelingTramps]

Wonderful tutorial for those who are just beginning. For those a little further along too! Beautiful coasters. Love the blue colors.Are patreon accounts any better than a memberships here on YT? I've joined others on both. I don't know which is better. It's easier to join here on YT, but neither are that difficult.

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much my Traveling friends!🧡

[@danettepugh9272]

Great titorial

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you so much Danette💙

[@kateeoyler1416]

I I know you mentioned here that you got your stamp from Zazzle, and I went on their website, but I didn’t see a template that matches the one you use. So I guess my question is where on the website is the place to design my stamp? Thanks so much for your wonderful channel and the amazing and inspiring art you’ve shared with us.❤

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you so much, 😘Kate for being here. I ordered these stamps a couple years ago, so maybe they’ve changed their options for logos. You may need to make your own logo and upload it now I don’t know. Sorry, I’m not much more help.

[@kateeoyler1416]

Thanks for getting back to me. I guess now my question is: How do you know do you come up with a logo? (lol) I’m stumped. Just playing around on my digital art app and trying to come up with something that reflects my style… hmmm 😬♥️

[@mmohler9279]

I am totally enchanted and captivated by your art, Louise! I’m new to acrylic pouring - that’s a euphemism for never yet having poured anything! 🙂 I’m gradually accumulating things that I need to get started, and your videos and tutorials are profoundly helpful! I can’t begin to thank you enough for sharing your wisdom and talent! I try to glean as much information as I can from the descriptions, but I’m hoping you can give a more explicit description of the tiles that you get from Home Depot, ie, maker/manufacturer, bar code, anything? I drove 40 miles to our nearest Home Depot yesterday, and the only tiles they could show me were about $1 each (!!) It’s possible that they just didn’t stock them there, but I couldn’t find them online either at the price point here in your tutorial. Help??

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Ok 👍🏼 M, I looked up Home Depot and believe this is it, 100 count case is $15.98, white tile: Restore Bright White 4-1/4 in. x 4-1/4 in. Ceramic Wall Tile (12.5 sq. ft. / Case) If I may suggest something to you, the Bloom technique is a little more advanced, especially because there are so many variables in it. You may want to try a straight pour or open cup first to get a feel for how the paint works how to move the paint around, etc. I don’t want to discourage you from the bloom, but it is a little bit involved, even though it might look fairly simple when watching. Get the tiles tho, you’ll be needing them anyway!!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

If you live anywhere near floor and decor, they have the best prices, around $11 a box of 100

[@mmohler9279]

I can’t thank you enough, Louise! There is a floor & decor about 70-80 miles from here. And I understand that it takes a LOT of experience to reach your level. I’m happy to try starting more easily and working up. I just am so enthralled by your talent that I love watching your videos! And it seems that tiles could be used to practice the more simple pours, so I thought I would try those and small canvases to start. Thank you for making the time to give me answers!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Just make sure they have it!!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

You bet, just so you know I started 3 years ago… I was switching from technique to technique every week and that’s a big mistake. Dive into something for a bit to get the hang of it then branch out. I was between 3 techniques that needed 3 different consistencies and recipes and it was hard. I poured over a lot, a lot of small canvases and times for practice!

[@sandralewis1436]

Thanks!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Awe Sandra, 😘Thank YOU so much! Believe me, this means a lot to me!😀

[@carendybvig]

Beautiful

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you Caren🧡

[@zoilasimo3601]

Hi Louise you are great! It is so relaxing whatching your beautiful work. I have a question for you. Can varnish be used instead of resin?

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Hi Zoila, of course, the varnish just won’t have the resiliency or durability of the resin.

[@zoilasimo3601]

Thank you so much Louise!

[@marciabignell6221]

Where do you get the tiles to make these? I don't see a link for them. Your coasters are so beautiful and I really enjoy learning from you. Thank you so much for all your videos!!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Hi Marcia, and thank you for being here. I get the tiles from Home Depot in a 100 pack for about $14. Lowes has them as well or if you're near a Floor and Decor they have the best deal.

[@marciabignell6221]

@@LouiseMcKayArt , thank you so much for the information!! I appreciate it very much!! I truly love watching all the beautiful creations you make, you are very talented!!!

[@susanwilayto8833]

Hi Louise I bought valspar 833125 by mistake it’s still high gloss , is there a big difference between that and 833124 ? Thanks so much 🙏

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Hi Susan, I honestly don’t know. I’ve looked at both the cans and they both read exactly the same a high gloss interior and exterior base c. that must be tinted or high gloss paint and primer. So aside from looking at fine print I don’t know I’ve never used the 25, but I even went to the Shelley Art group and saw that somebody was using the 25 with varnish so all I could say is give it a whirl.

[@susanwilayto8833]

Thanks so much for replying !

[@michellebisesi4498]

How long do you let the paint dry before you resin.

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Hi Michele, on coasters I wait at least seven days depending on the environment. If it’s really damp, I go longer to make sure it’s fully dry.

[@KathleenQuigley-fg9gk]

Do you wear a mask when doing resin?

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Most often…i’ve done a couple tutorials where I didn’t have the mask on so I could talk. But most times yes.