How To: Epoxy Veins

[@MEBarker]

I know this is a three year old video but it’s so good! I watch it pretty regularly as a reminder of the basics of veining. Everyone should watch it over and over and over!!!

[@Shadingoftheheart]

You have such a wonderful way of explaining what you're doing and why -- it makes watching your tutorials a joy! Thank you for these tips, they are really appreciated 💜

[@RK3Designs]

You are so very welcome!!! Thank you for watching!! 😊

[@carlandrioff9507]

It all looks GREAT but the smaller veins look more elegant GREAT VIDEO THAT HELPED A LOT BEFORE STARTING OUR FOUR COUNTER PROJECT. THANKS

[@amyschallert6304]

The start to finish videos are great. But I really love these individual tutorials. You explain all the different methods and what happens with each. Great video!! Thank you!

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!! I plan on doing more. What are some things you would like to see?

[@marysorrells]

Hey!!!!! More Kenny!!!!! He’s great in front of the camera!!!!! But I agree with Rhonda on using the white spray paint at the end!!!

[@junieb4279]

Oh my goodness! I am absolutely thrilled that I found your fabulous tutorials, and I can’t wait to try several of your techniques on assorted home decor projects. I really appreciate you sharing your time and talents with us on KZbin and as for anyone who has a problem with your pronunciation of the word “trowel” and has the need to leave their opinion in your comments, I just say “Bless their hearts” because clearly they were not raised right! lol

[@RK3Designs]

Awww. Thanks!!!! I sort of like the way I say triiiiiile 😊😊😊😊

[@VAmama531]

Such a great video, Rhonda! I thought I had watched them all but just found this one. Super helpful!

[@charley408]

Ooooooh, I'm going to try that last spray on some jewelry pieces today! I'm envisioning the cracked or fractured look

[@margaritajordimontenegro6273]

Ecelente clase felicidades eres muy buena persona dando tantos tips

[@mikeguthrie6449]

I really enjoy your video very over the top informative ..I've watched other epoxy video's on KZbin but their all over the place, Your toutorial video is very comprehensive, thank you..

[@RK3Designs]

You’re very welcome!! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@markhbrownartist8111]

You're an amazing teacher. Thank you

[@fb1051]

watched a few of your vids now.. very informative and giving me some great ideas for a full kitchen worktop project.. just need to decide which colours to use !!

[@fooddottie]

Loved the first vein you did and I learnt a lot - thanks Rhonda

[@RK3Designs]

You bet!! Glad I could help! 😊

[@szsvatek]

Your tutorials are so complete and amazing. Thank you for generously sharing your talent and creativity.

[@RK3Designs]

You are so very welcome. I’m so glad you enjoy them.

[@klavabayanova9564]

Thank you so much. Your tutorial is really nice and very very helpful!!!

[@RK3Designs]

You bet. Thanks for watching!!

[@colleentettleton5309]

Thank you, this was very helpful. I'm a bronze and torquoise girl, those are the colors I'm going to use in the veins in my bathroom. I liked the size of the main vein on the last piece

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you so much!!! I'm glad I could help ya!

[@vickie418]

I am soooo glad I'm taking this class Mrs Rhonda is the best 😁

[@RK3Designs]

I’m so glad you are too!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@teresagriffin]

Thank you Rhonda! Great techniques! Thank you for sharing!

[@RK3Designs]

You bet!!! Thanks for watching!

[@kathymceachern2437]

You are a born teacher

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!!! 😊😊

[@melodyfelix810]

Great tutorial! Love the mint and turquoise together!!

[@RK3Designs]

Two of my favorite colors!!

[@davidhill1220]

Love the way you teach! Thank you Patricia

[@RK3Designs]

😊

[@dustkickerscleaningservice]

Great video! Very helpful information.

[@faithnumberone]

I love your informational videos. Free edu!!! Thank you so much beautiful lady.

[@RK3Designs]

You are so very welcome!!!

[@4karenmm]

So talented. I have not yet done this yet but I can't wait to try it. Rhonda if I had dark walnut cabinets and had an idea of some how pulling together the western look like cowhide. how would you recommend matching? Maybe white base color and veining the top or what type of pattern could I do to achieve a nice match?

[@RK3Designs]

If you're wanting to get a cowhide look, I would start with a white base then drizzle some browns, fog, and spritz with alcohol. This will give that brindle hide look.

[@Paula-po9kx]

Thank you Rhonda. Some very valuable tips, learned a lot..

[@RK3Designs]

You are so very welcome!

[@chrisnash2154]

Great video! BACK TO THE BASICS! Also thank you for addressing blow-out and how to avoid it. I am a huge fan of copper and aluminum veins. I love how it sits on top and you’re right about working quick with those paints.

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!! 😊😊😊

[@bodenthatcher6738]

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[@nashforrest9175]

@Boden Thatcher Instablaster :)

[@bodenthatcher6738]

@Nash Forrest Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site through google and Im in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@bodenthatcher6738]

@Nash Forrest it worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thank you so much, you really help me out!

[@kristinbonds2135]

I can’t wait to do my sample boards this weekend. You’ve given me more ideas to try. Thanks!

[@RK3Designs]

Awesome...have fun!!

[@sandybrown2497]

Thank you for sharing amazing video 😊

[@marie-franceblondeau4915]

Now I know how to do veins I am so happy thank you very much.

[@rockcandyepoxyproducts4918]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@RK3Designs]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@leannergramma]

Love your videos!

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@staleycornell7046]

Excellent my friend 🌸🌸

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you so very much!

[@kloj2490]

I subscribed to your channel and am happy I did. your tutorials are just awesome.

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!!! I so appreciate that!! 😊😊

[@kimchamberlain1108]

Awesome thank you. Very informative and helpful 💜

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!!! Thanks for watching!! 😊😊

[@henloco7513]

Thank you! I have to agree with the previous comments! Well explained. Great tutorial.

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you so very much!!! I appreciate you watching and leaving feedback!! 😊

[@henloco7513]

@@RK3Designs 😎

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

Great vein tips!! 👏👏

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you so much!!

[@ashokmoghe8035]

You're such a great teacher. This is another fantastic video. Keep teaching and keep us inspiring.

[@RK3Designs]

You are so sweet. Thank you so much and thanks for watching!!! ❤️

[@scottallen2804]

Excellent explanations!

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you so much!

[@francislobbrecht6320]

BRAVO c'est très joli....

[@GinaBeana_Tootsie]

Thanks for showing us these tips veins are important and where and when to use them 👍🏼💜💕

[@RK3Designs]

You’re so welcome.

[@lauraleamarlyn9497]

Thank you!!! just what I needed!! Love your hair!

[@RK3Designs]

Awesome. Glad I could help!! Thanks so much!! 😊😊

[@kristaltaylor449]

What a great explanation. I do countertops and also prefer my torch for the same reason, although I’d never given it much thought. Thanks for recording this tutorial.🤗

[@RK3Designs]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!!!

[@abucsfanb4tb128]

Thank You so much for doing this video. 👏👏👏👏 This is exactly what I needed, the effects different additives give when mixed with the epoxy as well as the difference in using a torch vs heat gun. 👍 I’ve attempted a few samples but hadn’t been able to get that far with CC (I emailed you) I thought you were talking to me! 😊 But it seems I wasn’t the only viewer with the vein struggle, glad I wasn’t alone 😅 Thanks again.....keep up the great educational videos!

[@RK3Designs]

You bet. Thanks for watching!!

[@adwhite804]

great step by step. Super informative! thanks Rhonda

[@RK3Designs]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!!

[@TheSeven20]

Great info

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!!

[@lawstar138]

Great tips! Cant wait to try some of these ideas.

[@RK3Designs]

Thanks John!! 😊😊

[@triciawhislerable]

I am so glad you did this video, I am learning I needed to know!

[@RK3Designs]

I’m so glad it helped you!! Thanks for watching!

[@triciawhislerable]

@@RK3Designs You are welcome, I try to watch all your videos I like the way you do a lot of your designs, sometimes I miss the lives though but I catch the video later,

[@wthEmmanuel]

THANK YOU so much for this video it is super informative and helpful. This video deserves way more views.

[@wthEmmanuel]

Also, out of curiosity (and not wanting to seem like that person) but wouldn't the heat gun make the resin start to cure faster, reducing the movement of resin, or no?

[@RK3Designs]

Glad it was helpful! I really appreciate your feedback!!!

[@RK3Designs]

If you continue to heat the entire surface it will spreed up the cure time, but if you use sparingly and directed to the veins, you actually can work the material quiet a while. I worked on one piece for almost two hours.

[@wthEmmanuel]

@@RK3Designs thank you so much for that information, i truly appreciate it

[@mandyhall1674]

Terrific video. Thank you for all the hints and tips :)

[@RK3Designs]

You are most welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@jeremymitchell9970]

Great videos....thanks

[@justinbennett7921]

This is very nice! On the last vein you created with the epoxy did you have a dye in it? My wife and i are doing a kitchen remodel and preparing to do epoxy counters.

[@RK3Designs]

I’m sorry, not sure exactly which vein you’re referring to but I think it’s the one where I only used spray paint. 😊

[@ayadkachou8469]

Thank you. That's helpful 👍👍

[@RK3Designs]

You’re very welcome!! 😊

[@mohamadsoheb6096]

Helpful

[@soniamuniz2811]

wow thank you for this share. Very well explained. Wow.😁

[@RK3Designs]

You are very welcome!! Thanks for watching!!

[@lapecerademarc5674]

Hello, congratulations, your videos are very helpful. I want to ask you about the colours that you use in your video. I am in Germany and I don't find this supplier. Can I use for my epoxid works another solvent based colours? Thank you very much!

[@nancym3659]

Hi! I like mostly small veins and maybe like 3 large ones! Your video was extremely detailed and informative! We want to do our countertops too, yes I’m having a fair amount of fear! Lol

[@RK3Designs]

Go for it! Just reach out if you have any questions 😊😊

[@biner59]

Fabulous!

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!!

[@carolschlosser2716]

Thank you

[@kimclayton5814]

I would love to make a headboard for my king size bed. Have you done a headboard? One that would be secured to the wall independently not attached to the bed. I have a Northwoods theme bedroom. Ideas?

[@RK3Designs]

What a great idea, I've not done one personally but I've had students that have. I would do something very simple and rustic because it seems like most of the bedding I saw was patterned and pretty busy.

[@charley408]

Have you ever put some paint in a random pattern, then lay down some plastic wrap down on top, then scrunch the wrap a little or a lot, maybe even with different colors, medias like glitter or mica? One of my favorites is interference powder, amd if you use paint separately where ever they come together and mix creates a 3rd variation of the color, sooooooo pretty.

[@RK3Designs]

Yes and I love it!!

[@charley408]

@@RK3Designs I wish I could send you a couple pics of some jewelry I made before I had my son, soooooo 15 years ago. I used UV resin and soap suds. I blow into soapy water with a straw and let the bubbles overflow onto the resin, then I used a UV flashlight to cure the resin while the suds are on top of the resin. It creates such a cool texture. I've actually seen a handful of tutorials showing just that on KZbin, I was pretty surprised to see others doing it after so many years! I love it! I havent seen anyone do it like I did tho.i make it so the effect is in the middle of my piece 95% of the time. think I'll have to go make a piece or two. Maybe I can post a short video showing the pieces I made on my channel so you could see it.

[@charley408]

On my jewelry and lil trays from a mold, I'll put a drop or 2 of alcohol then a couple drops of metallic alcohol ink (one drop in the extra plain alcohol, rest near that) then I'll blow it about directly on the mold with my lil embossing heat gun and I get the perfect veining then when I put resin w/pearl over top it a perfect marbled effect

[@RK3Designs]

What a cool technique!! Thank you!!!

[@caseyisabell2911]

Wonderful tutorial!!!! Thank you for doing this, it was so helpful!!! 😁🥰👏💓🤩

[@smarthaven]

I so loved watching your tutorial and I learned a lot! I have a question about the paint being used for the veins, can I use water based regular latex acrylic, or craft acrylic paint ? Or should the paint be oil based ?

[@RK3Designs]

I don’t have as good of luck when I try to use an acrylic paint to do veins. There is a very fine line of how much acrylic you can use in the epoxy. I stick to either the spray paint or the dyes and Mica powders that were specifically formulated to use with the epoxy product.

[@outrjsclouser8869]

Love this. Do you teach?

[@marlenedrewes]

Hi Rhonda. I've been watching a lot of your videos and really want to do our countertops, but Stone Coat doesn't send here to Canada. Do you know of a comparable product that I can get in Alberta? Thanks

[@RK3Designs]

I’m not exactly sure what’s available in Canada. Let me see if I can get you some information. 😊.

[@tararandall8409]

Did you chop the piece with a brush before veining?

[@RK3Designs]

Yes. I just put down a layer of epoxy troweled and chopped. 😊

[@outrjsclouser8869]

Will you do my countertop? I painted a beach scene but it’s gotten old.

[@deanmiller5931]

I know this old but like it!

[@RK3Designs]

Thanks! 😊

[@jamesmorrow3832]

Hi,is the spray paint water bass or oil paint

[@RK3Designs]

It’s Rustoleum Oil based spray paint. 😊

[@lorettanorris648]

Is epoxy the same as resin ?

[@okhoneybee]

Wish I had the courage todo my counters!

[@deekheadmehh4927]

practice on smaller boards

[@anthonycaggiano8211]

So just as long as I don’t use “fast drying” I shouldn’t have any breakage in veins? What about rust oleum metalica silver (chrome cap) and rust oleum glitter?

[@RK3Designs]

Yes that’s correct. The metallic silver is a fast drying I believe. The glitter I’ve not had good luck with,

[@yliberal6355]

Isn’t that flame toxic on the epoxy?

[@RK3Designs]

Depends on what epoxy you use. Stonecoat epoxy isn’t flammable. Be careful not to torch too long or it will scorch.

[@russellthomson4145]

Great video, I liked that you focused on just one topic of creating veins. Been trying using epoxy veins, they start off straight but then end up levelling into little squiggles and when they cross they ‘tear’ pulling the overlapped vein and breaking it. Any suggestions warmly accepted, thanks 👍🏻

[@RK3Designs]

Email me a picture of what your describing [e-mail] I’ll see if I can help 😊

[@russellthomson4145]

@@RK3Designs thanks 😃. Did a tv cabinet today intending to take a pic and you know how it is trying to do so much in so little time just didn’t get the opportunity. Many thanks though for the offer, will try again next pour. 🙏🏼

[@tombochenek2047]

You seem to have wet epoxy ALREADY on the workpiece?? Why didn't you explain that part if you need to have a fresh wet epoxy board already prepared to use this technique?

[@RK3Designs]

I’m sorry. I guess I thought that was a given since I explained how you have to drag the paint “through” the epoxy 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

[@joelbrock6561]

Flippin Amazing Videos !!!!

[@lorettanorris648]

Is epoxy the same as resin ?