How to create our Sonia Stone Epoxy design | Artisan Design Concepts

[@twsrusticgarage4019]

I watched you one of the videos with Rhonda and I love your work!

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

Thank you so much! We appreciate that! Always happy to help.

[@blzafour4]

That’s a great look… it looks just like high end stone! 🔥

[@twsrusticgarage4019]

I love the gutters that you use to hold your spray paint

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

Thank you. They fit perfectly!!

[@melissaortega4785]

Finally the look Ive been after with Stonecoat! You nailed it girl!! Thank you-love your results!

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

Thank you so much. Glad to help! Good luck with your pour!

[@dianepakes1084]

How did you get those large cells to happen? They are amazing. 👏

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

Ok what I guess I didn’t film was after I’m done pouring, I use 99% isopropyl alcohol and I put it in my gloves hand and drip it here and there. I’ll sometimes spray it as well. That’s what created those cells.

[@jenniferspears7150]

I love this design! You do amazing work. If wanted to pour these colors and add a dark blue accent can I use blue spray paint instead of mica? I have blue earth mica but want to add a touch of deeper blue.

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

Thank you very much. Yes you can add a dark blue spray paint. Just do a sample to see how much it lightens up when mixed in exotic pour buckets. The darkest blue becomes baby blue when next to white. I’d mix a Navy blue and add some royal blue mica if you have it. If not you’ll just want to pigment the blue really opaque before mixing it into buckets.

[@dorisreynolds7057]

Beautiful work. Love how you think these out.

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

Thank you so much!

[@angelajohnson222]

Was the alloy and gold mica powders mixed with art coat or clear epoxy as well as the diamond dust? Beautiful patterns. Such a creative talents. I’ve watched what seems like hundreds of videos and I chose this one for my kitchen countertop redo Thank you ❤❤❤

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

Thank you for your kind words! Yes everything is using Art Coat when it comes to a design with white in it. Excited to hear how your pour comes out!

[@katherineharbigerwalker464]

Great design! You stated that you covered the substrate with 1 oz per sqft of white before the color. How many ounces of color was the exotic pour per sqft? Also, do you still use 3 oz per sqft of clear for your flood coat? Thanks for sharing your work!

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

Thank you! It's our most requested design and I just adjust it as needed for each customer. I use 8oz/sq ft on every exotic pour. I take 1oz /sqft of that total for the skim coat. I use 3.5oz/sqft for clear coat. Sometimes even 4oz but I feel like 3oz just doesn't level out enough on larger counters.

[@katherineharbigerwalker464]

@@ArtisanDesignConcepts Thank you for your reply, it's a big help!

[@waynesmith2942]

pretty

[@irenefranz4175]

Nice job! What can we use to get a matte look after the job is done?

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

Thank you! We use the Natural Ultimate Topcoat from Stonecoat Countertops. I suggest practicing with it first on bigger samples as there’s definitely a learning curve to it.

[@annmariejarka9091]

Beautiful! How do you create your semi gloss topcoat?

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

We use Ultimate Top Coat in Natural sheen from Stonecoat. It not only looks more natural but it adds far more durability.

[@loriezweifel3364]

Do you have a link to the rock edge (preparing the counter) and a recommendation if I would prefer more browns than grey? THANK YOU for your tutorials!

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

Hi there. Yes here’s my fantasy brown marble exotic pour tutorial. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqLXd3uqaLdlaqM I’ll get you the rock edge video as well.

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

Here’s the rock edge tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2qQmGOlo5p9m7s

[@anthonypersaud720]

Is the gold a pigment or mica powder? What mica could we use if alloy not in stock? Thank you.

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

It’s a gold mica powder. For Alloy, if not in stock you could use any other silver mica. From SCC maybe titanium. You could use aluminum powder from Just Resin bought through Artist Till Death.

[@KandicePolut]

Are u torching with propane? Btw: sorry I’m asking so many questions but my husband and I are preparing to do our countertops and I’m nervous!!!

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

Yes with a propane torch from Home Depot. How exciting! You’ll do great. But please do yourself a favor and practice first!

[@ducly6598]

Did you use Stone coat Ulitame top coat to finish?

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

Yes we did, in Natural Finish

[@ravensdensteakhouseandtapr2121]

I like this very much. I’m looking to do shower panels and would like these colors plus a minimal black accent to work off all my black hardware and toilet. Should I use black spray paint in between here and there, as well as the white? I also have Passion black, black alumilite, metallic black and gray colors - I’m just not sure how to do it to turn out best. Any suggestions?

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

Thanks for watching. Yes I’d spray black spray paint in between if you really want to keep it minimal otherwise it’ll take over.

[@KandicePolut]

Is there a particular reason to use art coat instead of the regular countertop epoxy from Stone coat? I bought the regular countertop epoxy from them.

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

If you are doing anything with white, you’ll want Art Coat for the added UV protection to help with premature ambering.

[@micheledamron2932]

Did you torch the color coat?

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

Yes absolutely. When I’m finished with the design I torch three times in 10 minute intervals until I see no more bubbles.

[@KandicePolut]

I’m curious how much allumilite white I need to order??? I have about 50-60 sq feet of countertops. I want the majority to be more white like the video u did with RK3 on this kind of pour…. With smaller amounts of grey, gold, beige.

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

If you want more white, I would do 60% white, 20% alloy, 10%-15% clear with diamond dust and 5-10% gold. Assuming 60 sq ft you’ll need 480 oz for the color coat. You’ll adjust your percentages based on what can logistically be mixed in your buckets. In the 128oz buckets, we squeeze the Alumalite white for about 12 seconds to make it very opaque. I’d suggest maybe 5-6 bottles to be sure you have more than you need.

[@melissaortega4785]

Afterthought..I would love to see you incorporate blue cellophone vein into your unique technique to mimic exotic opal effect. What do you think?

[@KandicePolut]

I’m curious about the flood coat. Why would someone do or not do a flood coat? When I watch videos of people doing these pours, sometimes they do a flood coat and sometimes they don’t. Also, can I get an outcome like yours without using 7 oz per sq ft? I’m just realizing that if I’m following your recipe, I am going to have to order more epoxy before proceeding.

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

It’s recommended to always do a flood coat. It allows you to get the full protection against the additives in your color coat making it food grade safe. It also allows you to sand out any debris and give more dimension on top of making it nice and smooth if there’s any uneven areas. If it’s for a decorative table some people skip it and go to the top coat. We always flood coat. And for the quantity, I wouldn’t recommend using any less if you want the same results. I’ve tried to go a bit less at 6oz/sq ft and I always run out. Typically I use 8oz/sq ft total, using 1oz/sq ft of that mixture to use as my skim coat. That step is crucial to allowing the epoxy to flow.

[@KandicePolut]

@@ArtisanDesignConcepts so is the flood coat included in your 8oz per sq ft calculations? How many ounces do I need to use in the flood coat?

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

@@KandicePolut no the flood coat is not included in that. I use 3.5oz/sq ft on my flood coats. Some use 3oz but I find adding that little bit more allows it to level better and not leave low spots or fish eyes.

[@KandicePolut]

@@ArtisanDesignConcepts okay, so basically I need 11.5 oz per sq foot to complete this recipe, with 1 oz per sq ft for the skim(base) coat, 7 oz per sq ft. For the color pour, the 3.5 oz per sq ft for the flood coat? And as far as color additives….. Can you give me an idea of how much I need of each for 50 sq ft of countertops please? I’m going to order more supplies now.

[@KandicePolut]

I messaged you on your website to make this a bit more simple. Thank you! Your amazing!

[@yemnycastillocordero5004]

I am doing my countertop by my self.... the epoxy is tricky....

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

It’s tricky but definitely doable with practice. Be sure to do sample boards so you can feel confident. You have lots of working time with Art Coat from Stonecoat.

[@yemnycastillocordero5004]

@Artisan Design Concepts My husband and I are doing the counter top... and I hadn't done anything before... I realized that I can't put a thin layer of epoxy, it fills up with holes... but I think we're doing well... I would love to show you the final result.

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

@@yemnycastillocordero5004 yeah a thin layer definitely won’t achieve the look you want or level out. I use 8oz per square foot for exotic pours. Definitely send us your final photos. You can send to our Facebook messenger. Www.Facebook.Com/artisandesignconcepts

[@yemnycastillocordero5004]

@Artisan Design Concepts ofcourse i will.... thank you so much!

[@DeA2875]

These recipes never tell you how much resin per sq foot is mixed.

[@ArtisanDesignConcepts]

On an exotic pour I typically use 8oz per square foot. I use 1oz per sq ft as my skim coat to help the epoxy move and not get stuck in dry spots.