3D Epoxy Drift Wood with my hands

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Project Recipe:
Flatten the bottom of your project to give it stability with a 50 grit metal fiber sanding disk.
Smooth and round out any sharp areas to get ready for the epoxy.
Mix SCC Quick Coat, mix in the thickening powder and tint with SCC Ocean Blue metallic powder.
Use your hands to push and fill the tinted quick coat into all the cracks and crevices in your project.
After approx. 3 hours come back and sand off the excess quick coat with your 50 grit metal fiber sanding disk.
Sand the entire project smooth with an orbital sander starting at 60 grit and working your way up to 220 grit.
Mix the Quick Coat with out any thickening powder or metallic colors, use this to apply your first seal coat making sure to rub the epoxy all over your project using your gloved hands.
Lightly torch to remove any air bubbles.
After your first seal coat use your burn in stick to fill in any stubborn pin holes before continuing.
Sand with 220 grit sand paper and wipe off your sanding dust in between each coat of epoxy.
Repeat to achieve 3 total seal coats.
Have fun with it!

[@dpetit843]

I have a set of sculptures im working on and am going to incorporate these techniques. I'll share the results. The way these are roughing out already I can just see how stunning the results will be. Thanks for making these videos!

[@georgenelson7035]

Thanks to Debbie: Yes these videos are showing what an ordinary object of wood or metal or anything combined with a rich imagination and manipulation of different accessories can produce these beautiful works of a new type of art.Try it the final results you may like and everyone else will like it too.

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Thank you for your kind feedback George Nelson! Which other metallic colors do you think would look good with a driftwood piece?

[@TaraJanes57]

I have 100 year old fence posts on my property. Guess what I'm going to do! I would like to incorporate the old barb wire that is imbedded. Very cool.

[@cathee_with_2_ees569]

This video is awesome! My dad used to carve faces out of pine knots and I found a whole bunch of them in his barn. I'm going to have to try this with some of those!

[@treetree1967]

bigger and better, BEAUTIFUL. i love wood like this. gives you a story if you think about. Thanks for sharing.

[@gingerferguson6703]

I live in Arizona not much driftwood here, but I am inspired to try this on Saguaro ribs or Cholla wood. Just got to get everything together. :)

[@Drifter35417]

Ginger Ferguson go up to the Rim Lakes. Like Woods Canyon, Knoll, and Chevelon. Walk the shoreline (as much as you can. It is pretty rough) and near the spill ways at the damns. Plenty of driftwood there. It’s mostly Ponderosa Pine.

[@georgebrill3072]

Great idea and it looks amazing. I think red with a touch of yellow would make it pop as well.

[@tetiana6883]

Это - верх мастерства!!! Браво.Живи и твори 100 лет.❤❤❤

[@LindyLooo99]

I found a huge cypress tree that had washed up on shore at the lake, and the route system was beautiful, so I just cut the straight part of the tree off and brought the stump part home. I want to do this, but with a turquoise color I think that would just be the boss.!!

[@ericthiel4053]

If you guys out there are used to allumilite or total boat, just know that stone coat hardens a bit quicker, especially a big pour. It looks great, but just fyi.

[@lauraroy2298]

I once saw a video of a cabinet made with mesquite. Beautiful, hard, durable and full of holes. The guy filled the holes with epoxy and it was stunning! I keep hoping to see more uses of mesquite and epoxy.

[@lutherdodgen1013]

A bigger piece of wood with one side flattened for a fireplace mantle would look amazing with this finish! Use some Orange or red color instead of the blue!

[@franka5416]

That's a great project and looked fun to make. It'd have been nice to see it on a dining table, something other than the drip sheet. Thanks for sharing.

[@pamelawalsh8153]

I make projects with drift wood, I am going to have to check out your products so I can strengthen up some of the more degraded and flimsy pieces

[@adoptedchild8851]

BEAUTIFUL!!! I think a simple tea candle holder done like this would be gorgeous with the light coming from the candles shining on the blue.

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

That would be beautiful Adopted Child! Are you working on any projects?

[@adoptedchild8851]

Stone Coat Countertops I've never tried anything like that but my plan is to try and make one for my sister's wedding gift. What you make is soooo beautiful. Ilove it

[@TheMstivers]

I have a fairly large piece of driftwood that I did not know what to do with. I think I have just found my ideal use. Thank you for sharing. Babs

[@600miles]

This video is what inspired me to get some wormy or bug eaten wood and fill the lows. I got a nice piece of Blue Pine and sand blasted out all the bug refuse and am making a table with it. I came in last week and got a gallon kit of your Quick Coat. I'll post it up on the Insiders as it progresses

[@notoriousannie64]

I have a cool piece of drift wood I picked up years ago and figured it would come to me someday of what to do with it. This is it!!

[@steven2212]

As art, it's unsurpassed in its originality. Absolutely beautiful. Functionality? A clock maybe?

[@ButterflyLoverGirl]

I would have liked to see this with a vibrant green instead of blue. Looks amazing though!

[@shirleycooleyga]

Beautiful work! My parents had two cedar knots when I was young. We used them as doorstops! They would have been so beautiful done this way! ❤️💕💕

[@rufus112701]

I think this technique in conjunction with the fractal burning on a guitar body would be awesome!

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Agreed John Taylor! Thank you for taking the time to support us and watch our videos, we appreciate you!

[@tynagarrett4499]

Thanks for sharing we live on the lake and we have tons of driftwood and wanted to start doing this thanks so much!

[@dorispeterson9059]

Oh gosh!!! This was amazing. I think small colored stones in the cracks would be pretty!!

[@PaganWizard]

This is a really cool project!!!!! I think I would like to try lightly torching the wood after the color coat has been sanded off to darken it up just a little bit. The color coat would be gold with a bit of your diamond dust. The end result would be slightly darkened wood, maybe a walnut or slightly darker color, with gold trying to explode out of it.

[@thomaswright8067]

Great job Mike! This is my favorite KZbin channel by far. You and your team at Stonecoat ROCK!!

[@thomaswright8067]

The lava table!

[@graphixkillzzz]

"functional art" is something artistic AND can be used for something. example being musical instruments, or a Japanese block plane with a samurai carved into the side.

[@jw5356]

Functionality. Come over here so I can club you.

[@lolap3667]

It looks like a shark! It's beautiful

[@levinolan7849]

im glad i wasnt the only one who saw that

[@azmimohdali6536]

Wow... Amazing

[@sweetpeajensen4558]

I thought the same thing when I first saw this piece lol

[@janemitchell2165]

I saw the same thing...a shark.

[@Bmanfresh]

Yup excellent shape. I wonder if they relised the shark thing

[@genawarrington3195]

I love this piece and the way it looks. A color that I think would be awesome is like a burnt sceina with a little bit of gold flash.

[@tommyneuman1741]

I did this exact same project but I flushed one end so it would stand straight up and square. I put blue fairy lights on it as well and it turned out AWESOME everybody loved it. They all asked if they could rub it cause it was so shiny they could not resist. Then in the dark it doubles as a nice mood light or night light were you need one.

[@kylerunyan5950]

I would love to see you do a burnt piece of wood, sand most (but not all) of the burned wood off, and use oranges, reds and yellow to make it look like it is a fire log. That would be AWESOME!

[@davje67]

Got my Quickcoat a couple days ago and have done 2 driftwood projects! Quickcoat is really awesome.

[@anthonybot7165]

i think on the sides up front some canary yellow would be amazing with that blue, i always enjoy your work

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Those colors would be great together! Thanks for your support Anthony bot! What other types of 3-D objects would you like to see us create?

[@doug-cdsimontrustee6609]

A little bit of metallic gold to make veins in this would make a nice addition.

[@joemessenger9716]

Jade would look pretty sweet!! turquoise, That or the turquoise glitter

[@rjperkins365]

Those oranges are beautiful contrast to the blue

[@nanrab4]

I see a shark, too. Very nice. Looks fantastic. I think maybe a bronze or some gold would look amazing in the crevices with a contrasting color. I may try it on a piece of drift wood that I have been holding on to for a long time. Thanks Mike!

[@leticiaec]

Wow, wow, wow!!!!! Best tutorial for drift wood so far!!! Thank you.

[@leticiaec]

Only in my dreams... But i have searched a lot.

[@leticiaec]

Only common dry wood, exposed to sun and rain. I live far from sea.

[@Dragonuv2002]

That rich cobalt blue is absolutely beautiful!

[@gforceforever]

Stone Coat Countertops, I would be ecstatic to see you do the same process with a piece of hollow, profusely pitted driftwood. Maybe add some glow-in-the-dark powder with the blue, and then add some green to the mix to fill in some, not all, of the pits. If you fashion a sealed plug for the interior (I wonder if just plain aluminum foil would work), then, when it is fully set-up, add a string of fairy lights or a single LED bulb to illuminate from within.

[@Athenaja]

Outstanding. I've learned more from you than all others. GOLD would look awesome. Thank you so much. I will be ordering

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Gold would look amazing Athena! Thank you for your kind feedback! Give us a call if you need any assistance ordering or for project support. [phone]

[@Athenaja]

Stone Coat Countertops I'm almost ready to send you pics. My question is ..what is the material in the thickener? The white fluffy stuff. Can I I get an SDS on it? It was amazing just like you said it would be. Love the products I bought. Now for a few final coats....

[@garymills6806]

Wow! You got me with this project. Even if I didn't like the Drift Wood your enthusiasm put a smile on my face. I am planning my trip to find my fantastic piece of art. You will be hearing form me soon. Just loved this video. Thanks for making it.

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Very excited for you Gary and we can't wait to see what you come up with! Give us a call or email us anytime for project support! (541)4501976 Happy Creating!

[@stuartsimmons956]

I have a Hand made from Spruce that's a table (fingers hold a glass top) and I'm so going to do this process. Thankyou

[@kdurham98]

Mike, love the videos man! I’ve got an idea along these lines, using old, worn shovel and rake handles. Like the driftwood reminds you of the coast, it would be a great way to remember a loved one by preserving their tools.

[@bennypalacios6919]

Intenté hacer algunas paresido a lo que hizo usted pero me salió mal mi trabajo

[@dooleyknoted5951]

Looking to re do a backsplash on a flip house and plan to do our new homes countertops Stonecoat ALL the way! Now driftwood and ANYTHING else that hat may apply! Ooh, ooh, my wife just came up with a bowling alley!

[@davidrshaw43]

Fluorescent green or neon red would look awesome!

[@Krommandant]

Use the gold metallic color to fill the voids of next project! It looks gorgeous! The audio in the shop (echo) could get better by hanging some drop cloth or sound insulation on the ceiling and walls.

[@peterbaxter7720]

Awesome! Makes me think a custom step up pedestal seat for a steam shower combined with the shower panels and epoxy floor would make a great video

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

That would be cool! Thank you for your feedback. -Thea

[@193therman]

Wow, what an exciting, informative video. I have thousands of pieces of Michigan Driftwood and will be working on them soon. Thank you.

[@ThePackard24]

The ocean blue is great ! Next one try ocean blue and bright orange combo !!

[@ThePackard24]

no i just watch alot of youtube !

[@paulawall2448]

I LOVE that BLUE! I think it looks awesome. Thank you for continuing to do these great videos. They are so informational and inspiring. You guys are awesome!! You know, that deep fiery red color that you have would have looked awesome as well. Can hardly wait for the next video.. I also agree with the person that suggested the tree cut with all the rings.. that would be cool too! 😃

[@MackGauge1]

Killer Mike! Thanks for another great project, it was cool to see the use of the quick coat and addative. I have the addative for wall art but wasn't confident in ratio and mixing. I got this!

[@rosielewis7426]

So inspired by your videos I'm setting up my shop so I can use this on my projects! Can't get enough! Such beautiful art! Can't wait to do my countertops too!

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

We are thrilled that you have been inspired by our videos Rosie Lewis , contact us anytime if we can be of any assistance with your -projects. [phone]

[@karena5914]

You should set your website up so people just have to click on the project they want to do and all the items they need to order are listed under that project. Then it’s just a matter of selecting quantity and colour.

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Thanks for the great suggestion Karen A and thanks for the continued support!

[@jcnpresser]

I think a moss green with a gigantic largemouth bass mounted to it would look awesome!

[@Aleks812r]

Браво!!! Вот это красота получилась, сразу подписка и лайк!

[@sharebear1129]

I use Quick Coat on all my art projects. Including wood, canvas and glass. I absolutely love it !!!!!

[@kellythompson3051]

That looks amazing. You might want to try some rust or bronze dust in one.

[@christinebrown7934]

How about a paddle bit for holes for candles? That is an awesome piece!!!! Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@cyrusrose1603]

IT LOOKS LIKE ITS GLOWING FROM THE INSIDE 😍

[@BMFC82]

Awesome piece of art. Next driftwood project, maybe add a fiery orange in the cracks to give it the look of burning Amber's from a fire

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

That is one heck of an idea BMFC Cota! Orange, Red, Yellow, that would look intense! Thanks for watching!

[@BMFC82]

@@StoneCoatCountertops Thank you. One day I'm going to try one of these projects. Thank you for doing these vids.

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Thank you for watching our videos BMFC Cota, You Got This!

[@jasonschagt6527]

Another amazing project from you guys. I try a bright green in one next time. Being a guy that has only worked on cars his whole life, seeing this makes me wanna try doing this too.

[@weldmama]

that is gorgeous.....wish your products were available in Australia!...that blue looks amazing!

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Hi Ruth quick thanks for watching our video all the way from Australia! We can ship to you in Australia or you can order directly from www.colourobsession.com.au/

[@kyannalenz5012]

Oh I wanna try this soooo bad!!! Beautiful work!

[@barryfrompunacorp3443]

Do it do it l am.

[@axellno1759]

Turquoise color would look good as well I think.

[@charleshoppe913]

i actually found 2 good pieces of drift wood last week and a small cypress stump. ive got ideas now.

[@lililasvegas]

Hi Mike, definitely for me you are the best is incredible what you can do gorgeous, love it. Thanks for teach us a lot beautiful jobs.

[@earlbergener]

Just started watching the videos, the end result is absolutely fantastic!

[@DonnaGPhotography]

Mike - you are amazing. I am following your videos step by step to make some amazing artwork for our new house which is under construction. Keep the inspiration coming.

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

So glad to have inspired you! How is the construction coming?

[@bucciarati7766]

i have some more ornate pieces i want to top coat and regular resin just gets streaky or wavy on me, im excited to try this next

[@lesleystandridge7950]

This would be something that I could really get into. This piece is Gorgeous, thanks for sharing your ability to do this.

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Thank you for your kind feedback Lesley! Have we inspired you to create a similar project as this?

[@speedycc44]

You have taken epoxy work to the next level Mike.

[@malcolmcarruthers8723]

This looks stunning. As I have never done any of this before I was just wondering if the wood was completely dried out , if not what is the minimum level of moisture content allowed?

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Hi Malcom, thank you for your kind feedback and we appreciate you tuning in! We like the moisture content in our slabs and wood projects below 13%, here is a link to the moisture meter we use: www.amazon.com/Calculated-Industries-7440-AccuMASTER-Moisture/dp/B06XGJDVFV/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=stoncoatcoun-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=e751aa38ab84cf24a2d01006827f48a4&creativeASIN=B06XGJDVFV Feel free to call or email us anytime for project support. [phone]

[@randomfunvideos8783]

I'd like to see a moss green, like you might see in a forest. Awesome guys! Looks like this might be a great dad daughter project!

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Great color suggestion! Let us know if we can be of any assistance with your project Random Fun Videos. [phone] We do have Mystic Moss available as one of our metallic colors, check it out here: www.stonecoatcountertops.com/product-page/mystic-moss-metallic-powder

[@genarogomez9535]

Beautiful! What I see is a dolphin in that wood. A rough cut n shaped dolphin completed in the same manner! I guess I’ll head for the beach.

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Awesome Genaro! The best part is getting out and finding the perfect piece, such a fun project all around!

[@GODXLT]

Wow! I’ve been searching for a 3D epoxy technique forever!! Finally found one! Thank you!

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Right on Darrin! Awesome to hear, we would love to see how your project turns out!

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

A driftwood table base would be awesome!

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Your right Chrley n' Me! That would be awesome, great idea!

[@sherrysaulnier3940]

This is so stunning Mike! I love how passionate you are when doing these pieces, you can tell you love your work:) I have to get me some SCC product!

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Thank you for your kind words Sherry Saulnier! Call us anytime for help placing an order or project support! We would love to hear from you. 541-450-1976

[@charleshoppe913]

i thought about doing a small slab with asian cork carvings, using pearl flouro. green as grass area and clear as the fill. just need the shop and space to do it in. i wonder if the asian cork would sit well once it gets tacky and then stay put while the clear is being poured.

[@karenpresley7101]

Beautiful piece of driftwood. That blue is a great contrast that looks amazing.

[@missourireaper68]

What about doing the same thing but instead what do you think about do a natural stone to make look like the natural stone blending with the wood to mimic the stone mixing with the wood into one

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Sounds like a good idea Michael! The great thing about our epoxy is the fact that you can bring your own ideas to life! -Nathan

[@jeffmatthews5636]

Love it! will make my own for sure. I lived in Oregon for the last 30 years. Makes me want to go back.

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

That's cool, Jeff. What part did you live in?

[@jeffmatthews5636]

I lived in southern oregon for most of my childhood in the tiny town of Rogue River. Then moved to the Portland metro area after a couple years in Eugene. Just moved to Missouri late last year chasing the all mighty dollar.

[@jennymora5211]

It’s looks like a dolphin 🐬. Beautiful!!

[@fuzzperoni]

Hi. can you do a full tool and kit and equipment list for this exact project please. I need to know what I need bro. Everything please. Great videos. You have inspired me.

[@nathancook5458]

I'm getting ready to do a whole stump. Going to be interesting! This video is full of valuable info. Thank you Sir!

[@ericmortimer1903]

I have a ton of driftwood. Can't wait to try this process. Thanks

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Right on we can not wait to see what you create Eric! You Got This💪

[@cindyeminer]

I have an amazing piece of driftwood. It's pretty big...probably 4 ft long and maybe 1.5 ft wide in some areas. I need ideas. I've never done driftwood epoxy projects before, but really want to do something great with this piece of wood.

[@ChrisWard64658]

Thanks for the tips.

[@bucketlistbutler]

I would like to do this process with a whisky barrel. I would love to see the pros do it first!

[@terryjeffrey2558]

Great technique, not to sure about the blue though, maybe yellow or gold.

[@theangrypainter826]

Very nice! I have worked with epoxy for years now, i must try your products, especially the thickener ,

[@GakDasher]

Metallic green would be killer

[@eugenewilson7555]

Old barn wood that’s highly featured would look great maybe as a table top or countertops done like this..

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

That sounds like a great idea Eugene! Do you think you might give it a shot! -Nathan

[@eugenewilson7555]

@@StoneCoatCountertops most definitely, lots of old barn wood around where I live.

[@eugenewilson7555]

@@StoneCoatCountertops I’ll be ordering at the end of the month from the company that carries your product in Canada. Hoping the cold weather doesn’t affect the epoxy during shipping.

[@sharonash2441]

Use gold next time I think that would be awesome

[@cindyjencks5848]

That is my thought too.

[@fadisemaan4778]

A true artist....hats off to you

[@DharmeshPatel-rz3hd]

Excellent I saw this video last year this year I visit AZ I got some pcs that I can work on. Excellent job 👍🏽👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻🇺🇸

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

That is so awesome! We can not wait to see how they turn out. Let us know if you have any questions. You Got This!

[@misskittykat594]

DRIFT WOOD You have done a amazing job on this plain piece of drift wood. This is just awesome and I love it. I really enjoy all your videos so much. Keep up the good work. MissKittyKat

[@unknownpainter1468]

catfish awesome job you just gave me a great idea your product and tech, and my idea i will be ordering soon loved it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,UP

[@leticiaec]

I was imagining... Put the rest of resin into layers, then carve a skull or something interisting, showing those colorfull layers as a gem.

[@o1ecypher]

if that blue glowed in the dark that would be epic Bro