Hammered Copper with a Twist

[@cheryljameson3088]

Just got off the phone with Rhonda with a bunch of questions about this technique. She answered them all and was so very helpful and sweet. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@RK3Designs]

You are very welcome!! 😊

[@cajuncraftysue]

I loved the green, brown, and mica powder. When you sprayed on the black, it made me anxious!!! Couldn't see myself doing that! Loved the alcohol changing the texture. Great info! Thank you! ❤

[@RosaGarcia-sc8ny]

Absolutely gorgeous. I plan on doung same to my kitchen counter tops. I too , love copper , have plenty of copper items in kitchen as decoration. Thank you so much for teaching and sharing . I really appreciate it . I'm retired , plan on working with your products around my home . Hope I don't mess it up .

[@colinbateman8233]

Personally I enjoy your commentary I appreciate that you get down to the facts I’m quick and grow impatient with thous who can’t get on with it

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you! 😊

[@spetruck1]

Your ability to create 3D effects is magical.

[@RK3Designs]

😊😊😊

[@pamelaallen6543]

I love the dark brown and green behind you.

[@RK3Designs]

Thanks. Our students created that in class. I’ll be doing a video of that soon.

[@whitetig]

I have saturated my brain with Mike's videos from Stone Coat Countertops, and used his products on my 1st bathroom countertop. I saw you on one of his videos and decided to start watching yours ... Wow! love, love, love your artsy, innovative techniques. Want to try many of them in upcoming DIY projects around our home. Really like the aged, patina look you have achieved on your copper videos and want to try it in our master bedroom bathroom counter. The very best to you. Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge and tips with us!

[@RK3Designs]

You are so sweet!!! Thank you and glad your watching!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@waynesmith2942]

you helped me on this one. I want to duplicate a stone look my neighbors have. It has big cells and I wasn't sure how to do it but now I do. Thanks, Rhonda. I love your program

[@RK3Designs]

You are so welcome. Glad it helped! 😊

[@healthandwellnessnc]

I love the black and the turquoise - also love the end without them with the alcohol. That looks really cool. Thanks for the variety.

[@davidlarson2534]

Excellent demonstration. I got a lot from your explanations.

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!!! 😊

[@lisaramsey6036]

I may have added less black...and maybe a little more teal and green...it’s gorgeous! Really enjoying your videos! Found you through ATD.

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!!!! ATD is FABULOUS! 😊😊

[@bridgettemayo7525]

I do like the spray paint and patina!

[@ToniBaloney619]

I had thought that Mike had the best ideas for using epoxy on counters.. I was wrong. Getting ready to pour my epoxy on my counter tops either tonight or in the morning (whenever the paint is totally dry).. I just HAD to watch this video tonight and now I’m rethinking the whole thing!! Awesome effects!

[@RK3Designs]

That’s so sweet!!! I so appreciate you watching. Good luck and have fun with your counters!!

[@brendaducharme1395]

I really like it with the black!

[@RK3Designs]

Awesome. Thanks!! 😊😊

[@andreamoore8072]

Love the darker color and the green mica power....all the texture is wonderful!!!! 😀

[@lisawelch9377]

Love the mica powders and a hint if black all over would have been great. You do beautiful work.

[@diannatighe-bayers1792]

I really like that you shown different effects with the same colors, bold to soft thank you

[@RK3Designs]

Glad you like that and thanks for the feedback!

[@connolas]

Girl, I enjoy you so much!! Super glad you've decided to do this! (and I don't mind the way you say trowel, at all lol). It cracks me up every time you mention using your hands to get those drips coming off the bottom of the board instead of the edges, no matter how many times I hear you say it! My grandma had one of those oooold (like epoxy probably wasn't called epoxy yet, old) tables that had shells and pictures and sailor stuff set into a clear epoxy. We all sat cross legged under the coffee table when we came over to eat, and by God, those drips. Let's just say, over the years, those drips owe all of us blood.... Bless you for saving the thighs of our youngin's! LOL! Keep up the good work!

[@daniellec3138]

Love watching all your videos, Rhonda!! I do resin art, but have also used Stonecoat and UTC as a top coat over a previously painted benchtop. For my new house, it will be industrial style and I want to make my benchtops with a realistic dark sort of aged copper, rather than a patina copper. Originally I was going to do copper leaf and use chemicals to age it, then use Stonecoat and matte UTC over that. I've decided that's tooooo much effort and much too fiddly!! I'm loving what you did here but also love your copper tissue paper benchtop that you did. I'm wondering if you think it would work if I used just the Rustoleum copper hammer finish paint and used the black (or a dark brown) glaze over that, then just Stonecoat and matte UTC?? With my benchtops, I'm using 32mm MDF with routered top and bottom edges, then adding 15mm half round wooden beads spaced along the edges to look like copper studs. Thanks!! Danielle

[@glorybaker848]

Hello from Oklahoma!! I love this so much!! I'm so impressed with this product! Me and my husband are hoping to start our own business soon doing countertop and river tables. Amazing work! Love watching you

[@RK3Designs]

How exciting!!! This product is AMAZING and this industry is absolutely BOOMING right now. Check out our online course. Maybe something you’re interested in www.onlineepoxypro.com

[@Tanya-mh2hn]

Hi again! I DID finish my kitchen island countertop and it came out gorgeous and i cannot thank you enough! Since I did that 2 years ago, i watched your video again to do one side counter and it came out almost melty looking! It's smooth and pretty but i wanted the chopped look that has almost 3D depth. Was it too cold? Did i not mix it long enough? Does the hammered paint create that chopped look? Thank you AGAIN for all your help...xoxo

[@bronsonmcdonald5473]

Beautiful and you explain everything so well. Love your creativity and free spirit to experiment.

[@vianeyserrato5101]

My focus on the teal and green would have been moreso diagonally in the middle (but that's just my brain) lol I am so intrigued and was already picturing this hanging up 😂 Beautiful artwork !!

[@RK3Designs]

I really appreciate your feedback and watching!!! ❤️

[@alison1jane]

I really love this technique for a copper finish! At what point do you smooth down the drips on the underside? While still wet at the very end? Or allow to dry and then sand off? Thanks for all the DETAILS!

[@emilyrusso5221]

Love the corner with the black added. Thank you for another wonderful video!

[@RK3Designs]

Your so very welcome.

[@teresagriffin]

Love the color integration that looks so natural! I’m going to try this technique, but use maybe a silver, black, blue. I’ll have to figure it out, but I’ll send you a pic of what it becomes! Making a man’s desk. His appliances are stainless in a room adjacent, so I want flow but not matchy matchy! Thank you Rhonda!

[@RK3Designs]

Awesome!!!! Can’t wait to see it!! ❤️

[@davearchuleta2331]

This is gorgeous! Thank you for creating all of the varieties that you did with this. Stunning!

[@RK3Designs]

You’re so welcome!! I appreciate you watching!! 😊

[@michaelbaney4188]

Thank you for showing how to add texture. I have recently completed an aged hammered copper desk using SCC products. The copper metallic really added the pop and shows up in as the light floods the room. I used my fingers to make my texture and was less messy than a towel. Thank you for taking my phone call asking about the painters points. I was able to buy them online.

[@RK3Designs]

You bet!! I like to use my fingers as well! Lots of fun! 😊. Glad I could help.

[@furnitureduchess9103]

Love this! Have been trying to figure out how to get this type of look with gold leaf as the base, but now thinking this is a better alternative. I like best the lighter side, although adding the blue is a beautiful idea. Thanks for the inspiration...just starting to play with resin and having a ball.

[@RK3Designs]

It is fun AND addicting!!!! 🤣🤣.

[@Tanya-mh2hn]

Daaaamn. That's amazing!~ what a fun career path you've chosen. thanks for sharing!

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!!! I do love my job!! ❤️

[@MarktrustingJesus]

simple question. Can you clean the chop brush and reuse, or are they 1 time and harden and throw them out? thanks!

[@RK3Designs]

Leave them in an airtight bucket of acetone. Take them out when you’re ready to use them.

[@nahlaalazawi5952]

Always you make me happy thank you very much

[@cajunvegan7716]

I would like to see it with white on the other side. Houston Texas here

[@patriciacallen9653]

Love love love this.

[@RK3Designs]

It’s one of our go to finishes. Looks good with just about any mica 😊

[@chrisnash2154]

Hi Rhonda, Chris in Lk Stevens, WA I liked texture of the right side and the subtle addition of turquoise and forest green in the middle. Did not like how busy or the addition of the black on the left side.

[@RK3Designs]

Intend to agree with you as well. Thanks a bunch for your feedback 😊😊

[@melissaevans2485]

beautiful work

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!!!!

[@markprescott2011]

Can this technique be used in an outdoor application using the Art Coat? I am building bee hives which will be in partial shade/partial sun and exposed to extremes of heat and cold weather, plus moisture.

[@RK3Designs]

I wouldn’t recommend epoxy for that application.

[@Tinbkoxjewels]

Will this application work for a hood vent? Will the resin withstand the heat of a range?

[@RK3Designs]

Yes it will. You’ll just need to pour it flat not on a vertical surface due to the material wanting to run off.

[@patriciasumic1517]

Love watching the out comes specially when you say I’m going to the next level lol. I have done a large clock having problems with the edge seems some leaked to the front of my mold it’s ruined it can it be fixed sob

[@RK3Designs]

I would have to see pictures. Send them to [e-mail] 😊

[@ClassySmiles]

Hey neighbor. What kind of paper towels did you use? I don't want to get any that leaves a whole bunch of lint. That wouldn't be good. Thanks again for sharing! Great video!!

[@RK3Designs]

The Blue shop towels work good, but I’ve actually started using a plastic grocery bag. Works great!

[@Knardsh]

Is the final flood coat the same epoxy as used the rest of the project?

[@jenniferarnold-delgado3489]

This is just amazing

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!

[@ketocat9301]

I love the middle part of the board the most where you see more turquoise!

[@RK3Designs]

That’s my favorite too 😊❤️. Thanks for watching and your feedback!

[@Raine1105]

Thank you for sharing. Beautiful ❤️

[@basantidevi2305]

Can you do a bright copper with navy countertop that's marbled?

[@jilllapierre9968]

Can this work in the sink? I’d love to see you do a dirty pour for bathroom sink & counter Reno. Thx.

[@RK3Designs]

You can do this on a flat surface, but it would be difficult to get the same effect on the vertical surfaces becasuebthe epoxy will run. I'm thinking of a way to incorporate this finish onto a integrated sink type vanity 🙂

[@mariebaggstrom8066]

Can any of these designs in epoxy be done on built-in kitch bench tops if I cover cubbordsdoors underneath the sides

[@RK3Designs]

You bet. As long as you’re on a horizontal surface that is level.

[@DeA2875]

I love lamp

[@karenridgill7202]

Please do another sink and do the backsplash to match the pattern in the sink. Let me know if you do PLEASE!!

[@RK3Designs]

I will. I’m trying to find another demo sink so I can show you all. 😊

[@alisonmcirvin4763]

This really is a fabulous technique, thank you for all the tips. 2 questions: I want to do this to a counter where I will have a sink dropped in. I assume the finished epoxy counter won't cut well and that it is best to cut for the sink before doing the epoxy/paint finish? Secondly, how well does this as a counter, hold up and not get scratched/dinged?

[@RK3Designs]

We actually cut our sinks after we pour our finish foe drop in sinks. Just tape where you’re going to cut and use a fine tooth blade. We’ve been installing epoxy countertops going on 5 years now and Stonecoat epoxy a fabulous, durable products. I HIGHLY recommend you top coat with The Ultimate Top Coat (either matte or gloss sheen). Take the durability to a new level. I have several videos where I demo the UTC. 😊 All the products are available on our website www.RK3Designs.com

[@alisonmcirvin4763]

@@RK3Designs thanks so much!

[@SeniorRealEstateSpecialist]

Love this! I have an exterior copper overhand above an office and it needs work. I'd like to try this, would you recommend anything since its not flat but an angled part of my roofline? Also, I cn find the hammered copper from rust-oleum but where do I find the coffee and torquoise colors?

[@Thedivinemother8]

This is amazing! Can this be done over sanded laminate?

[@RK3Designs]

You bet!! Thanks for watching! 😊😊

[@phylissgeorge1085]

Did you put the Rustoleum oil paint into the epoxy? Can you use latex paint as a colorant?

[@artempouriumarteveryonecan6703]

What kind of boards are you painting/ epoxying on?

[@RK3Designs]

We do most of our work on MDF.

[@karihall9542]

love it but I bet I can't do on hood vent because it will roll off?

[@nageorgegi8914]

Rhonda, can you use this finish or any other finish on bath tub since you did a bathroom sink? Please let me know. Thank you. Be blessed.

[@RK3Designs]

You could definitely do it on the flat part of the vanity, but the vertical surface would be very difficult to get this look because the material would run and you wouldn’t be able to get the effects.

[@nageorgegi8914]

RK3 Designs Thank you dear for responding. So basically I can use epoxy (with any finish) on a bathtub and it would be durable and it will last, correct?

[@jlouutube65]

Did those extra pots of colour contain also the 10% colour to 90% resin?

[@RK3Designs]

Yes. 👍🏼

[@trandom2083]

can you use an epoxy finish over hammered rustoleum on a sink? mine started to bubble around the drain. currently no finish just primer and 3 coats of hammered rustoleum. Thanks!!

[@rodfriant5852]

Do I need to lightly sand the painted surface first?

[@RK3Designs]

Yes. Very lightly with 220 grit.

[@fairamir1]

Can you use the Hammered paint by itself on cabinets? If you put on a vertical surface does it run ?

[@RK3Designs]

Yes you can. Just roll it on.

[@s.ingignoli654]

LOVE the way you say “trowel” girl!,,,

[@douggreen4904]

I am unable to find Rain forest mica. Do you have another color suggestion?

[@RK3Designs]

Here’s the link to ATD’s website. artisttilldeath.com/shop/ols/products/rain-bling-it-rezin-arte-dry-paste-ra-xn-gls-bln-it

[@fairamir1]

The turquoise and rain tree paints...are those just regular oil based paints ?

[@madusonkeeper]

Would mixing mettallics like hammered platinum of silver and copper work

[@RK3Designs]

Just about any metallic mica will work.

[@RobertRodgers-r5h]

Beautiful!

[@thiamata5346]

Can you do this on a countertop that's already installed and doesn't look very pretty?

[@RK3Designs]

You bet. You’ll just need to properly prep the surface and your work area. 😊. I have a couple of videos on prepping. 👍🏼

[@thiamata5346]

@@RK3Designs ok I will check those videos out. Thank you.

[@corinnminyard4859]

Thanks for sharing!

[@RK3Designs]

You bet. Thanks for watching.

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Love it

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!!! 😊😊

[@marysorrells]

I don’t know how I missed this awesome finish/video and just now seeing it.

[@lisapegg5459]

Hi!! So you said you would put a flood coat on it kind of at the end. Is that a final coat of the stone coat A& B 1:1?

[@RK3Designs]

Yes. A flood coat is often referred to as a final coat, clear coat, etc. it’s the same product (Stonecoat Countertop epoxy) with no additives in it. Just crystal clear.

[@carivawter4193]

Thank you for doing this and all the great options you gave us!! Question for you.....at any point, could I have rolled the "Ostrich Roller" through this for a more hammered look?? Thanks Rhonda!!!

[@RK3Designs]

No I’ve tried. The product is too sticky.

[@deandavies4524]

What does torching it again and again do as opposed to doing it just once at the end 🤔 BTW, great seeing you again. Met u in Vegas with Stone Coat Countertops!😊

[@RK3Designs]

Hi there!!! In this particular finish I didn’t want to add heat at the end because I needed the epoxy to stay thick. Adding heat makes it fluid again.

[@vqfive]

the whole thing is perfect!

[@RK3Designs]

That’s so sweet!! It’s definitely a fun and popular finish!! 😊

[@lisapegg5459]

Hello!!! If I wanted to do a floor in this, would all the products be the same? Also, if you have a door tightly touching the floor, would this project still stay on if the door is touching it constantly?

[@RK3Designs]

Stonecoat has an epoxy designed specifically for flooring. I would contact SCC directly with any specific questions regarding those products. 😊

[@caroljolly9242]

Could you use hammered copper spray paint on this instead of paint?

[@RK3Designs]

Yes you could. 😊

[@caroljolly9242]

@@RK3Designs thank you couldn’t find the paint in our stores. You do beautiful work.

[@cindycarman5150]

I love copper can you do matte finish

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!! Copper looks great with a matte finish.

[@solarhellas6687]

I love aged copper too! Am not from Texas..

[@RK3Designs]

Awesome!!!! ❤️❤️

[@roberttorres7886]

Is it smoothe to the touch after it dries or does it have a rough texture after drying, too? I love the look!

[@RK3Designs]

It’s very smooth, but I always put a clear “floodcoat” for durability and it’s like glass but still has that depth. 😊

[@peggywong9105]

@@RK3Designs how long I need to wait before I pour the floodcoat?

[@jamr8695]

Really cool! Thank you!

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you! 😊

[@stara808]

this looks great and we have a piece of copper with these colors and also blues and purple natural patinas rather then black...hmmm

[@RK3Designs]

It’s amazing the natural colors that can be found on aging copper ❤️

[@suepearson7420]

How do you clean the brush?

[@RK3Designs]

I store my used brushes in a n airtight bucket of acetone. Leave until ready to use or it will get hard when it dries out.

[@abucsfanb4tb128]

Hey Rhonda, I saw a reply that you’re currently using 99% isopropyl alcohol (since 91% hasn’t been readily available for months). I purchased 99% also, but wondering if I need to dilute myself or can I just use as straight 99%? Risk factors with torching after spraying (wait time needed, if any)? BTW, Love all your videos and they are soooooo helpful 💕 keep up the great work! 👌

[@RK3Designs]

Hey there. I don’t dilute it and I’ve not had any trouble. But definitely make sure it’s dissipated before i torch or it would look like my cooking 😂😂.

[@laurazarboni9647]

What brand of rags do you use?

[@RK3Designs]

Shop towels from HD.

[@albertshilton5336]

Great video and accent!

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@kristencalvert7383]

LOVE this... Thank you for sharing!

[@RK3Designs]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@symbolsofchange2940]

Thank you so much! Extremely useful.

[@marlyndataylor2925]

Yep, it takes a woman's touch. Nice artistic touches and a more natural look. More shots from the top to give us the overall look. Yes!

[@denicerheeder4205]

Can you add any type of paint or additive into an epoxy?

[@RK3Designs]

There are many additives that can be used however, depending on what brand you’re using. Most epoxies are not compatible with water based or acrylic additives.

[@robinflickinger7144]

I’m curious as to where you are finding the 91% Isopropyl Alcohol right now? Loved the end results !!! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@RK3Designs]

Hey Robin, I’m getting it from a wholesale Veterinarian supply. It’s 99% and a little more expensive, but works great. You can also use Everclear. 🤪.

[@1karenelizabeth]

Absolutely stunning!

[@Tanya-mh2hn]

did you mix the tint with epoxy too? if so, what's the ratio? thank you!!!! superb!

[@Tanya-mh2hn]

sorry...one more question. I just painted wood countertop with 2 coats of Rustoleum Hammered paint and it sucked right in to the wood (no hammered cool craters) NOW i'm worried it needs to be sealed before I begin my project. OR is it okay to start pouring hammered copper tinted epoxy?

[@RK3Designs]

I tinted the epoxy with mica powders. I don’t have an exact ratio, I just mix until I reach the opacity I’m looking for. What sort of wood did you paint over? Plywood, MDF or raw wood? You may need to paint another coat of the hammered copper. If you tint the epoxy very opaque you won’t be able to see through to the substrate so don’t worry too much about seeing the hammered effects.

[@Tanya-mh2hn]

@@RK3Designs Oh just CRAP! I poured my epoxy and my BLOW TORCH MALFUNCTIONED! Now my entire 8' x 4' countertop is full of tiny bubbles! Wish i could attach a photo. I'm googling how to resolve but most videos show the resolution for 10 or 15 bubbles; not 10,000! I know i have to re-sand but some say 80 grit some say 320. One mentioned using water (which i would love to do since i'm worried about the dust). can you come over? :)

[@RK3Designs]

@@Tanya-mh2hn I’m so sorry you’re having issues. You can sand with 220 and yes you can mist to do a wet sand. Once you sand, dry and remove the dust. Once dry, if you still have a lot of dust in the bubbles you sanded, take a vacuum and clean them out. Pour flood coat.

[@KimariEnzo]

How do you save brushes for another job?

[@RK3Designs]

I store them in a airtight bucket of acetone until I’m ready to reuse. Just shake them out and use. No need to totally dry them off.

[@KimariEnzo]

RK3 Designs Thanks! I’ve been throwing them away.

[@RK3Designs]

Kim Rose this will definitely help out! 😊

[@amymyers7713]

Heavenly

[@rajeshreddi7451]

Hello , I'm an indian I love this work i want this work material how to contact them .

[@RK3Designs]

Check out their website. www.stonecoatcountertops.com/home

[@fairamir1]

It is close to the Benjamin Moore Molton Metallics I use...why cant you just put the paint on with a mini roller? I always use a mini roller. On the can...how do they say to apply the paint ?

[@RK3Designs]

I may not be understanding your question. I do roll on the paint with a roller.

[@fairamir1]

@@RK3Designs You poured the paint on then troweled then dabbed with a brush...never saw a roller ...at 2:41 you poured...why not pour paint in a tray and use a mini roller instead... ?

[@RK3Designs]

@@fairamir1 that’s not paint. That’s epoxy. I painted the substrate underneath with a roller.

[@fairamir1]

@@RK3Designs So the epoxy is colored ? Ok thanks Do you have a video just using the hammered paint starting from the beginning ?

[@RK3Designs]

@@fairamir1 not of me just painting the substrate. I’m sorry.

[@GeorgeBP81]

For the black spots, I would had put spray paint on my fingers and splattered it all over, And for the copper oxide, some lacing with a turquoise spray paint and isopropyl with same color glitter would have been very interesting!

[@RK3Designs]

That’s a great idea!!!!

[@wordvendor1]

I really like that, but I want to do a silver look, would a translucent ice blue be a good combo? Do you think that would work?

[@RK3Designs]

Absolutely. They have a silver hammered paint or you could use a silver metallic mica additive. Would look gorgeous!

[@wordvendor1]

@@RK3Designs thank you for the info!

[@oussamaelmanaa6122]

76F or 76C ??

[@RK3Designs]

Fahrenheit

[@shaun587]

Could I have a link to the torch you use please?

[@RK3Designs]

Here ya go. Bernzomatic TS4000 Trigger Start Torch www.amazon.com/dp/B00008ZA09/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3X0HCFEMEKRXE2BR11Z4

[@shaun587]

@@RK3Designs thankyou 😊👍

[@laurazarboni9647]

Why is it so golden color vs copper color?

[@RK3Designs]

May be the lighting or the gold mica/alcohol I spritzed.

[@giovannialbeiroloperabetan8525]

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