DIY Freestyle Geode with TotalBoat Resin - showing all the details of tips & tricks to do yourself

DIY Freestyle Geode with TotalBoat #resinart. #GeodeResinArt projects can be a bit intimidating if you have never done one. Let me help you feel positive in this #diygeodetutorial that you can do it! I will show you exactly how to make your own and discuss my tips and tricks of what I learned the hard way to save you from trouble. Don't forget to check out my list of products used below for your best results.
Products
MDF Board - 1/2" x 48" x 24" - Home Depot
Primer - Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water Based - White - Home Depot
Painters Tape - Scotch Blue, Sharp Lines - Home Depot
Resin- TotalBoat- Table Top Epoxy Resin - goto.walmart.com/c/2553652/565706/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FTotalboat-TableTop-2-part-Epoxy-Resin-Crystal-Clear-1-gal%2F960063462&intsrc=PRODUCT_UI_V2
FlowArt Resin Pigment - Black & White
Black Diamond Pigments - Black Diamond - www.blackdiamo...
Mehron Metallic Powder- Gold -
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Glass Glitter - Meyers- Super Shard- Gold www.meyer-impo...
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Bead Landing - Stone Gold Luster Nugget
Ranger Embossing Powder - Gold Tinsel
Ashland Glass Vase Filler - Summer
Pebeo Cerne Relief - Black & Transparent
Creatology Glitter - Small Hexagon Black
Bead Landing - Citrine Chips
Craft Smart Oil Based Paint Markers - Metallic Gold, Black, & White
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[@katiegallagher2225]

Thank you so much for telling how long you've let each step set! Many tutorials leave that out, and it's so helpful!!!

[@MoonkusserArt]

You are very welcome Katie 😁 Glad you found it helpful.

[@carriehare3772]

I just got to the part of your video where you talked about your husband going to the other Michael's to get the beads you needed. I just wanted to stop and say that, I think that is one of the sweetest things ever! It sounds like you have an amazing husband! If you happen to read this tell him that this little story makes me so happy to hear. It shows how selfless he is. He took time out of his day to help make your day that much easier ❤ It was extremely sweet of him to help you out so you could get back to your work. I believe that if more people in relationships would not be so selfish and would go out of their way to help each other, more relationships would last. I've always wanted a relationship like my grandparents had. They loved each other so much! My grandaddy was an amazing man and my grandmother was an amazing woman! They always helped each other and never made it out to be an inconvenience. That's true love 🥰 I am sorry, I know this comment is random and is running long but you have no idea how much this made my day! ❤ PS. I absolutely LOVE your art! 😁

[@MoonkusserArt]

He deserves every kind word you wrote. He listened to me stressing out and volunteered to make the drive for more beads. I am very lucky indeed and I know. We all need a partner that is willing to make us happy even in the littlest ways. Thank you and I will absolutely share your comment with him. 😊❤️

[@risien81]

This is absolutely beautiful you inspire me so much. Your video are always so informative and so easy to follow. I don’t know why you don’t have a million subscribers you are definitely a hidden gem 💎. I wish you continued success and I’m excited to see what you come up with next!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you for your kind words 😊. They are truly appreciated

[@livingnatural4295]

It's awesome how far your hubs is willing to go to help you with your piece! Sounds like a keeper!

[@MoonkusserArt]

I think so too!

[@maryellenrichards391]

What an amazing geode!! I have been a subscriber for some time, but I haven’t seen any videos in quite awhile until a day or 2 ago. The pink geode was stunning, and thank you for the tips and tricks! I believe I have learned at least 3 or 4 new tips in this video and the pink one. Using the geode coaster mold and then applying to your sub straight was genius. I can hardly wait to see what you have to share next. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Happy to know you are finding my videos helpful. Thank you for commenting and supporting my channel. 💖

[@marinazigajlova8643]

Vielen Dank für schöne Ratschläge. Wunderschönes Werk haben Sie kreiert.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Vielen dank Marina 😃

[@TkaurB]

Vacuum tip was genius

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks 😁

[@mrsp315]

You inspired me tremendously. I AM so drawn to this type of Art. I spoke to my innate abilities so I can access the creative genius within to create magical master pieces. Thank you for sharing your brilliance 💜✨✨✨✨

[@MoonkusserArt]

I am honored to be a part of your inspiration and journey with creativity. Enjoy and have fun exploring 😃💕

[@tlrmd4you]

Really really pretty!!! I really like the stuff you put on as a barrier!!!! Genius!!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks so much Taylor 💕 😊

[@rebeccanelson2408]

Brilliant!!! You have so much knowledge being past along! Thank you!!!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Happy to help others learn. Thanks 😁

[@sheilahansen6389]

Hi Janet 👋 Just wanted to pop in and say thank you for the information and tips you provide in your content😍 The stocking w/vacuum and crystal points in mold are great ideas! 🤩 Your geodes are not only beautiful but the design and shape etc are fantastic!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you very much Sheila. I hope I always have something in my videos to help & inspire 💕

[@stephaniejaune6461]

You are a very smart woman. Thank you

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you Stephanie 😊

[@AmRoxanne]

Pure art. 😍 I always watch your videos and honestly I love and enjoy watching you work, they're so unique and beautiful & stylish, thank you for sharing some of your techniques and everything, you've got a beautiful talent girl 💅💞 and also a great teacher 😀

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you very much for such kind words 😊💕

[@Cward303]

So beautiful!!! I wish you had an in person workshop so that I could join and learn from you firsthand! Thank you! I’m going to attempt this before I diy my old oak furniture geode style lol

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks! 🙏 Geode furniture sounds like a fun project 😃

[@Cward303]

@@MoonkusserArt I hope so! I’ll definitely let you know if it was a success, or a complete disaster. lol

[@kristisampson4911]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you 😊

[@mariacanales1870]

I love the way you work….it looks like I can do one someday….also your piece is exquisite…..😊❤❤❤

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you very much Maria 😊💕

[@monapar2706]

You are wonderful n cl your voice enjoying your videos n your tips . I am super beginners.. n don’t have still guts to start one

[@MoonkusserArt]

You can do it! Start small and learn as you go 😁

[@susanemerson269]

I learned so much from your video. I am trying my first geode and I really appreciate your instructions. I starting with an 8x8 canvas. Your piece is gorgeous. Thanks again.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Enjoy creating Susan. Thank you for your kind words 😁

[@dovespaligrino8312]

I love how your so particular you are.. That's a good thing, that's why everything you do works out great...Your the best..❤️ I wish I lived close to you..

[@MoonkusserArt]

Aww. 💕 Thank you so much my friend. You are very kind

[@TotalBoat]

It came out absolutely beautiful Janet! We love seeing your process 😍

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you very much 😁. Your product is top shelf resin 👍🏻

[@kateri7393]

Your work is absolutely stunning and I am so glad that I found your channel. Thank you for the tips throughout!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Glad you are enjoying the info I share. Thank you 😁

[@Poured_Out_Soul]

My goodness!!! What a beauty! Thank you for sharing your talent and art.

[@MoonkusserArt]

You are very welcome Tiffany. Thank you 💕

[@stacywright2439]

Thank you for all your tips I absolutely loved your video and your amazing work of art what a fabulous job I can’t wait for more 😍

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you very much Stacy 😊. Appreciate hearing that.

[@wandacanon2885]

Wow! That piece is amazing. You did a great job.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you so much 😀 It was a fun piece to create.

[@edd.98]

That is a great looking piece.you did a wounderful job.what you did with your stockings it was clever and i kind of chuckled.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you Ed. Glad I made you chuckle 😂

[@priyanshkhanna1161]

Amazing work!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks 😁

[@monapar2706]

Such a beautiful piece . I would love to learn fm you .

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you.

[@frannorgren3692]

Absolutely love this! Thank you for the tips. Will definitely use the squeeze bottle and stocking!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks Fran 💕 Always happy to share some tips

[@elizabethmcginnis3427]

Brilliant about the knee high sock

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks 😁

[@margaretgib12]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for your videos. I've made some. Learning on just playing with it. But your video just taught me some great ideas.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you Margaret. I am glad the video gave you new things to try. Knowledge is a good thing to have. 😊

[@patriciaharkin1571]

This is just gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you! 😊 Glad you like it Patricia

[@jeannedecker964]

Amazing and so beautiful thank you so much for sharing. Love all your little tips.

[@MoonkusserArt]

So glad! Thank you very much Jeanne 😊

[@GEN2WIG]

The vacuum hack is life!!!!!!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Oh yeah. It is a good one 😁

[@HOLLYWOODGB]

This is beautiful I enjoyed the entire video and I’m inspired to make my own now haha..thank you for sharing

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks Gerald 💕 You should give it a go!

[@marylietz5938]

Ohhhh my goodness!! Janet!!! You are amazing!! I have always learned sooo much from you!!! Thank you 🙏🏻 Thank you 🙏🏻 Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you so much Mary 💕 You are very kind

[@evakoyanagi1812]

Hi Sweetie, you have made a master piece love, tysm for sharing

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks so much 😊. Glad you like it Eve.

[@irawoodard5144]

Beautiful ❤

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@handekyskan9331]

Really perfect and exceptional 🥰👍🏽

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@zeinababdelrahmankhalil231]

Supper idea I loved it in the time i was worried about the amount of matirisl will be waisted but to my amaysement i saw the vacum doing a pretty good work clever girl from zBeirut Lebanon salam

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you! 😁

[@shrutimisrasharma6663]

Really Stunning Janet!! Really learning loads from you!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks Shruti. Happy to know you are enjoying the videos 😁

[@pamgillum720]

Gorgeous!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you Pam! 😊

[@nicholemiller3859]

This is Absolutely stunning ‼️

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you 😊

[@fayarmitage6877]

Wow absolutely awesome, makes me want to think up a project to do thanks its beautiful

[@MoonkusserArt]

You should! I had so much fun making it 😁. thanks

[@hayleyharvey7241]

Thank u so very much for sharing!! Absolutely love it!! 💖

[@MoonkusserArt]

You’re very welcome and thank you 💕😊

[@melissaphillis7247]

This is absolutely stunning Janet! Love that mehron. Terrific stocking idea! I adore my Deborah! Good on ya, hubbs

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you so much Melissa 💕 Deborah is a peach ❤️ And the hubbs saved the day 🎉

[@Ronisstyles]

such a beautiful design

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you so much

[@ireneburns9114]

Amazing work thanks for sharing 😊

[@MoonkusserArt]

My pleasure 😊

[@jenniferparrott8316]

Absolutely gorgeous!! I love your videos!!!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you so much Jennifer! Nice to hear you are enjoying my videos ❤️

[@jenniferparrott8316]

And I have been trying to find something like the cerne relief you mentioned. Thank you for answering my question!! I appreciate your information 😊

[@MoonkusserArt]

You are welcome 😁

[@Mimi-tu4fd]

You should make this gorgeous piece into a table 👍👍👍👍

[@MoonkusserArt]

Maybe the next one 😁. Good idea!

[@gourdhead22]

OMG SO VERY STUNNING. Wow thank you for sharing that. It was a pleasure to watch your creation come to life. Are you keeping this one? Lots of time and love in it. Janet truly Thanks for sharing that. Take care. Hugs Sheryl 💙🎨💙

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you so much Sheryl 🥰 I will be entering it in a juried exhibition 🤞🏻 but for now, it’s all mine to enjoy

[@gourdhead22]

@@MoonkusserArt how exciting... I will keep my fingers crossed for you. It is just Stunning. Love it.. its big... !!

[@deborahswings]

I love this Janet , it is just stunning hun🥰

[@MoonkusserArt]

I'm glad you like it Deborah. Your squeeze bottle idea worked great in this video. 😁

[@deborahswings]

@@MoonkusserArt I’m glad you tried it hun. That is such a gorgeous piece.

[@danielastone7924]

I'm so glad that I found you ❤ 💕 💛 ♥ thank you for sharing this 🙏

[@MoonkusserArt]

You are so welcome Daniela. Thank you! 😁

[@mehassanb]

Perfect work

[@MoonkusserArt]

Much appreciated 😁

[@mehassanb]

@@MoonkusserArt In anstagram please cet look to Resin Art Crea My litle tother, beguinner one

[@MoonkusserArt]

Could not find your Instagram account 😞

[@creativevirgo]

Learnt a lot from this project ❤.. thank you

[@MoonkusserArt]

I’m glad 😊. Thanks for watching

[@muhsifbaby]

Wait, what type of cups were used to balance? You are a good instructor.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Plastic yogurt cups. These are small but strong and can support the weight of the project to hold it up off the table. Glad you are enjoying my tutorial 😊

[@muhsifbaby]

@@MoonkusserArt Thank you!

[@JerryWilliamson]

Absolutely beauitiful.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@willrosekids6802]

Stunning!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@Doodlebug48]

Just subscribed to your channel. Like the work you do and it is lovely. How long have you been doing this type of work? I simply can't afford this glorious stuff you use but do enjoy watching you create! From Texas

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you Cynthia. I have been working with resin for 7 years and find creating with it challenging still. Probably why I like it 😁

[@kaylasonia8102]

I love it,so beautiful😢❤️❤️❤️what material you use for the resin base?

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks 😁. I used 1/2” thick MDF board for the structure.

[@Pashanny824]

Brilliant!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks 😊

[@basiaptk8901]

Amazing

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks 😊

[@Deevine_]

You should buy some very small squeeze bottles to create smaller lines. You can also use small syringes

[@MoonkusserArt]

I do use them in some of my work

[@joannrice8359]

Hi, I am wondering what black and white pigments you added to the Epoxy Resin Store products to create the black and white. Did you use powder or liquid pigments and what brand or type did you buy. I went on the Epoxy Resin Store website and they offer Black Diamond pigment, alcohol inks and opaque liquid pigments. I am confused about what you used and would like to buy the right product. Thank you very much.

[@MoonkusserArt]

The black and white are FlowArt Liquid Pigments listed under the tab Opaque Liquid Pigments.

[@dovespaligrino8312]

What a great tip! Only you could think of that. Lol

[@anisahbapu4881]

Just a quick Q, your lines are nicely in position, mine goes crazy spreading and bleeding into each other. I'm new on the resin bandwagon so still at teething stage. How can I make mine look neat like yours?

[@MoonkusserArt]

It might be due to the resin you are using having low viscosity. Try allowing your resin to thicken a little before pouring. Sometimes letting it sit in cup 10-15 minutes can help with that.

[@anisahbapu4881]

@@MoonkusserArt oh thanks! Yes you're right, the one I buy is low viscosity... I'll try and let it sit for a while

[@temiloluwaebunoluwa]

This is really beautiful and well detailed as usual. I just want to say to can get the broken mirror gold flakes cheaper on AliExpress.

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you Temiloluwa. I had used the Meyers glass glitter once before and knew the quality of the product to be superior. No surprises in you get what you pay for and it arrived in 3 days 🤩

[@temiloluwaebunoluwa]

@@MoonkusserArt Good points. Totally more reasonable. 👍🏾

[@snowonn]

awesome!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks! ❤️

[@uniquekreationz6832]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!! What saw did u use? Thnks

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you 😊 The saw is a jigsaw using finish blades for fine cut.

[@chelseaplumb7571]

Can I ask what you use to cover your art at night? Is that a large sun reflector for autos? I always have trouble with dust and I'm looking for a better solution! Thanks!

[@MoonkusserArt]

The cover is a styrofoam panel used as insulation on houses that I found at Home Depot. Works great and I can wipe it down with a damp cloth to be sure there is no dust 😁

[@kavitabhatia888]

Beautiful beautiful How many total days it took to complete this project

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you Kavita 😊 This project was made over 8 days

[@d.m9454]

What type of coating do you use and does it yellow over time? 💛

[@MoonkusserArt]

This was coated with the same resin I used to create the piece - TotalBoat Tabletop Epoxy Resin. All resin will yellow over time.

[@d.m9454]

I've done a bit of research and found out that polyaspartic coating does not yellow at all and is 100% uv resistant, not sure though, will try it out😊

[@Terraann85]

How do you make your little color swatches? 🤔

[@MoonkusserArt]

Whenever I have leftover resin I pour a puddle of colored resin on my plastic covered tabletop. They pop off when cured 😃

[@saranyamani1101]

Wowwwww 👏👏

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks

[@bntinkerbell]

Loved this! What a great idea with the nylon in the vacuum

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thank you Theresa 💕

[@seissentidos2231]

Maravilhoso! Qual o valor de venda?

[@MoonkusserArt]

www.moonkusserart.com/product-page/geode-resin-art-gold-aura

[@leeleetherabbithole-explorer]

This is beautiful!!! What is Deborah's KZbin channel called?

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks Lee. 💕 Deborah's channel is Resin Pigment Canada Deborah Strachan

[@Deevine_]

U should try using fire glass

[@MoonkusserArt]

Check out some of my other geode projects - kzbin.info/aero/PLpvxuJowKY5NTWTpSv6W4ZRROGQkw4LNq

[@trudypatriquin2559]

If you were selling a piece like this, what would be the cost of your materials to make it?

[@MoonkusserArt]

I would recommend keeping receipts to know your what your materials total.

[@deannak1841]

You should really think about making a mold of that point cluster- it would be easier n more economical to cast those, n avoid the drummel step

[@MoonkusserArt]

One of these days I shall do just that. Thanks 😁

[@thanhtuyennguyen154]

excuse me, at the time 17:42, what is it?

[@MoonkusserArt]

Pebeo Cerne Relief - Transparent color

[@amondmor8300]

❤😍😍

[@MoonkusserArt]

😁

[@peanutpi1398]

Bet those dots were from the glitter and alcohol.

[@MoonkusserArt]

It is the results I get from the Black Diamonds. Love the look of it.💕

[@stacyporter7744]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@MoonkusserArt]

Thanks 😊