Bespoke Dining Table - Epoxy Resin & Alcohol Ink

Рет қаралды 32,885

Жыл бұрын

This is a video timelapse of my most recent project at Alchemy Artisan Works; a custom dining table for my clients. Some of the captions go by a bit quickly, I was trying to keep the length to a minimum, but you can always pause to read them. 😉
This project involved designing and building the table from scratch, fabricating a metal base, pouring an epoxy resin design layer, painting the surface of that with alcohol inks, pouring a final epoxy resin flood coat, applying a durable top coat to resist UV, scratches, chemicals and stains, and refinishing and reupholstering 8 dining chairs.
This project was a total adventure, and there were many firsts, fails, and re-tries along the way. I had no road map, no one to consult (and I did try to find others who’d done this before, but couldn’t) so I blazed my own trail.
It’s a bit lengthy, but I wanted to show my process from start to finish, including my challenges and fails. I think all too often, we only see the best clips of the best results which can leave you feeling like you don’t measure up when things don’t go perfectly, start to finish, every time. I can tell you my process was anything BUT perfect! At the end of the day, I persisted and achieved a result that not only pleased my client (she was over the moon), I loved it, too. And, let’s face it. As an artist, you wanna love your work, too!
Materials:
4’x8’ MDF (Home Depot)
Bondo (Home Depot)
StoneCoat Undercoat White - White Epoxy Undercoat - Epoxy Paint and Primer Mix for Coating MDF, Plywood, and Porous Materials! Great for DIY Countertop Epoxy Kits! 1 Quart, 32 Fl Oz (Stone Coat Countertops) a.co/d/eHBw7B5
PolyColor mica in Diamond Dust - Diamond Dust
Metallic Powder (PolyColor) - Mica Powder for Epoxy Resin Kits, Casting Resin, Tumblers, Jewelry, Dyes, and Arts and Crafts! Color Pigment Powder Creates Fast & Easy Metallic Effects! a.co/d/aWQ0tDL
ProMarine Supplies ProArt resin - promarinesupplies.com/proart-...
Art Resin - ArtResin - Epoxy Resin - Clear - Non-Toxic - 2 gal (1 gal Resin + 1 gal Hardener) (7.57 L) a.co/d/hNBLaXC
Meyspring mica pigments - www.meyspring.com
Just Resin pigment paste - justresin.shop/collections/pi...
White spray paint
91% ISO - Amazon Brand - Solimo 91%... www.amazon.com/dp/B07J49CD76?...
99% ISO (Ace Hardware)
Ranger alcohol inks - rangerink.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA...
Ranger blending solution - Ranger Adirondack Alcohol... www.amazon.com/dp/B0013JLDGW?...
Piccassio alcohol ink - Alcohol Ink Set - 24 Highly... www.amazon.com/dp/B085WFSD3W?...
Jaquard Piñata ink
Jaquard Piñata Claro solution - Pinata Alcohol Ink Claro Extender... www.amazon.com/dp/B006LZNXVQ?...
Kamar Varnish - Krylon 1312 11 Oz Kamar? Varnish Spray by Krylon a.co/d/fn1JJrf
Blow brush (blower without the brush)
Heat gun
Torch
Ballistix Squire top coat - squeezeyourtrigger.com/produc...
Ballistix Counter Attack top coat - squeezeyourtrigger.com/produc...
Fine mist spray bottles
Preval sprayers - (Sherwin Williams)
Wooster Epoxy Glide rollers - Wooster Brush R232-9 Epoxy Glide... www.amazon.com/dp/B098QY1DZP?...
Foam Pro 3” rollers - FoamPRO 92 Roller, Refill & Tray Painting Supplies, 3" a.co/d/iC2CMr2
Heirloom Traditions (HTP) Paint All-in-one in Iron Gate - www.allinonepaint.com/iron-ga...
HTP Deglosser - www.allinonepaint.com/degloss...
HTP Syntec brush - www.allinonepaint.com/brushes...
Upholstery fabric (from Calico Corners)
Gold Lip Cord - doveoriginalstrims.com
Thanks to Richard Pearce of Kwidsin, LLC www.Kwidsin.com for his awesome design concept, creating a base that echoed the clients’s favorite dining chairs, so beautifully, and for constructing the table for me (as well as general assistance with my process, including talking me off the ledge every time I lost my $&@t 🤪)
Thanks to James Clark of NextGen Metalworks, LLC www.ngmetalworks.com for applying his excellent artistry in fabricating our table’s custom base, per our design. I highly recommend him!
I do not receive compensation or commissions for these links. Just sharing what I used and where I got mine.
I welcome your comments and/or questions.
You can see more of what I do at Alchemy Artisan Works, on IG, FB, and more right here: linktr.ee/AlchemyArtisanWorks
Thank you!

Пікірлер: 170

@thislisa Ай бұрын

Beautiful job!!!!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your compliment!

@SimpleMeFPV 3 ай бұрын

Leaving a bespoke comment for your bespoke countertop. Enjoy this bespoke weather and have a bespoke day ❤

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for that! Bespoken like a true original! 😄

@yamilsantiago3001 Ай бұрын

The dimples and fish eye spot was because of the towel paper you passed before the flood coat. It left particles of the towels on it

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Ай бұрын

I understand why you’d say this, but I have now had this problem with this particular product on several other projects where I did not use paper toweling before doing the flood coat. It is something else with this product. Not a reliable top coat.

@karren7729 2 ай бұрын

So inspirational ❤

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Ай бұрын

Thank you, I very much appreciate that!

@kellyjean4981 11 ай бұрын

Your list of the emotions you went through is very relatable. The table and chairs are stunning. Incredible artistry and determination

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏💖 Part of what I strive for is to bring the reality of all the “imperfect” that goes into what seems like a “perfect” outcome. And that makes it relatable, and hopefully encouraging, too!

@TDS.Harper 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely love the interplay and flow of the colours.

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@vegasmainiac7745 Жыл бұрын

Stunning! You worked so hard and you deserve a standing ovation for your perseverance! Im loving this gorgeous technique, seeing it everywhere lately. Im about to spend a buttload of money on supplies to practice and produce something similar (I want more base showing, a little less ink) and it's been a pleasure to watch your process. Ill go SC all the way including the UTC. You nailed this look, congratulations!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much for the feedback and compliments! So much appreciated. 🙏 Yes! For for it. It’s so rewarding when it’s finished. I wish you much success. And do post your work, I’d love to see what you create!!

@SkitchBean_aka_Christine_E 11 ай бұрын

Wow! Just Wow! The table is super gorgeous. I am sure your client absolutely loves her table and reupholstered chairs. ❤❤❤

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes! They do, and they were so very gracious and patient through it all. They had total faith in me, which is such a gift and helped me to power through those sticky patches!

@dawn6906 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful! I do similar projects, and I love to see other people go through whatever it takes to make it happen. Sometimes I end up making about 25 cents an hour but inks, alcohol, resin, temperature, and whatever other magic alchemy thrown in….who knows what will happen! Loved this video!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I do, too, and I’ve experienced the “zero profit zone”, as well. 😜 But, you live and learn. When I look at how difficult this was (for someone WITH talent and experience) I do wonder why I struggle with setting a reasonable monetary value, as do many artists. Clearly not just anyone can do a thing like this, and so it should be valued accordingly. I do think the DIY world has created the illusion that “art is easy” and anyone can get pro results, which simply isn’t true. And it seems like the expectation or thought process becomes, “I could do this myself for next to nothing so why should I pay that much for you to do it?” Thanks again for the compliment!

@AR-gh1pc 6 ай бұрын

Wow. As a mixed media artist that always hits a spot where I hate what I’ve done and am certain I can’t bring a piece back from ruin, this was amazingly validating. Highly creative and experimental or technical processes are difficult to predict and just take time and layers and perseverance. I do hope you made a small fortune on this. It’s beautiful and not something just anyone could do. (I say this because I struggle to price work that I’ve spent a gazillion hours on because part of me thinks I should be able to create something in this very efficient way, but it just doesn’t work like that..) You solved all kinds of problems with all your skill and knowledge. That seems very valuable to me aside from how beautiful and creative the end result is..

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 6 ай бұрын

I relate to everything you said! Thank you for the compliments. 🙏 I truly appreciate your comments. ❤

@jewelzinaz Жыл бұрын

I think it was absolutely stunningly gorgeous! Second one was softer and also beautiful!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you, very much appreciated!

@Christianpsychgal Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your process with all the hiccups. The finished work is beautiful!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome. I think it’s important fir others to see that even a successful conclusion can be filled with challenges and mistakes, big or small, along the way!

@lynnoble8229 Жыл бұрын

Oh my word! What a mammoth job and such a stunning end result!! 🤩Thank you for sharing this journey…..fascinating and well done! LOVE it 😍

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I sincerely appreciate your compliments! 💖

@judichristopher4604 5 ай бұрын

SOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL "YOU GO GIRL" I'm so Proud of YOU!!!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 💖

@t.j._fury 5 ай бұрын

WOW It is really beautiful. It was beautiful in every stage! At least ro me 😊

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

I am honored by your compliment, thank you!

@sammieg7611 5 ай бұрын

Can’t tell you how thankful I am to see this very real depiction of the artistic process, the adventure, the lessons, the experiments. How incredible. About the time I saw the tweed fabric for the chairs I was teary eyed and audibly went, “aaahhh”, the good kind of painfully pleasing wow that falls out when you’re amazed lol YOU ma’am are amazing! Thanks a million for taking the time to create this content and allowing us to ride the ups and downs with you. I’m about to try my hand at my very first little resin venture so I to watch someone scratch their piece and start again, and read your relatable process of “love it, hate it, it sucks, I suck, oh maybe not so bad, ok cool love it again” is so reassuring. It’s all part of the journey. 🎉 thanks again! Eager for more

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

I very much appreciate you taking the time to leave these very detailed comments. I’m glad sharing the “lows” was affirming for you. There’s so much content that only allows us to see the “perfect” final results, that we get lulled into believing the false reality that there weren’t any fails or struggles in the process. I may not be the world’s best videographer or editor (as has recently been quite rudely pointed out to me by a very unkind person), but that’m wasn’t my first priority here (though I’m always striving to improve those skills). Rather, sharing my very real process, with all its fails as well as successes, with others, especially those starting out, as a means of offering encouragement to stick with it through the tough spots, not give up, and be willing to change direction or start again when something isn’t working, was! Even the best of us have epic fails and bad days where we make complete crap! 😆 Don’t hesitate to reach out to me through my Alchemy Artisan Works Facebook messenger, or if you haven’t yet, join my Artistic Alchemy Epoxy group on FB. Best to you in your epoxy adventures! 🎉

@SatinSkies2011 Жыл бұрын

So glad you posted this!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you, my pleasure!

@dorisreynolds7057 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job. It looks amazing. Thank you for sharing your journey.

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, and thank you!

@MarktrustingJesus 9 ай бұрын

Gorgeous piece. Love it!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@lauriebennett6257 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Just wow! It's absolutely gorgeous!😯💜

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the compliment 😊

@dkquick72 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful piece! I’m getting ready to do my coffee table and side table with a similar process. Was helpful to see your process. Well done!!!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Awesome, and thank you! Tag me in a post when you do!!

@Marymoty 7 ай бұрын

I caught my breath so many times watching this video (with the slinging of the colors!) and was pulling for you all the way. It turned into an exquisitely gorgeous table fit for royalty!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 6 ай бұрын

Awww, thank you 🙏 ❤ I know, such a crazy process!!

@odettehillier3387 8 ай бұрын

That looks awesome ❤

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!! ❤😊

@zoedam1399 8 ай бұрын

Wow! Absolutely wow! What a labour of love. 💜💙🩵

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 6 ай бұрын

Indeed 😄 thank you! 🙏😊

@PrincessJazmina 5 ай бұрын

New subscriber and Holy Crap on a Cracker!!! I want my 40 x 25 craft room floor like this! I’m in love!!!!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

😂 Love this expression. Thank you 🙏 😁

@sherryleggett1612 5 ай бұрын

I would just love a 40 x 25 craft room with any floor.

@PrincessJazmina 5 ай бұрын

@@sherryleggett1612 until you have one with indoor/outdoor carpet and spill acrylic paint on it! 🤣

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

Oh no!! 💩

@elesewhall4167 Жыл бұрын

Love your 'creative process' :) been there many times. Beautiful work!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Right? Thank you so much!!

@teraperry1008 5 ай бұрын

Amazingly beautiful! 😊

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@amyb6223 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!!!! I hope you were well paid!! A lot of experience and talent went into this beauty!! ❤

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Yes, ma’am 😁 and thank you so much for your compliment!

@shym9933 6 ай бұрын

Your art is such a beautiful extension of your soul

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏 ❤

@judichristopher4604 5 ай бұрын

OH MY GOSH... BE STILL MY HEART That is the MOST Beautiful Epoxy Resin Pour I have ever seen. How much would that cost if I were to buy one from you? SOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL ... WOW... Thank YOU so much for sharing this Beautiful video

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

Wow, thank YOU! 💖 Well… a table like THIS one… from start to finish, including the entire build (design, materials, assembly, artwork and epoxy, custom steel base, and delivery), from 8-12K I’m so pleased you appreciated my work and my video. 😌 Thanks, again!

@judichristopher4604 5 ай бұрын

@@AlchemyArtisanWorks YOU GO GIRL... You're making us all proud of you.

@judichristopher4604 5 ай бұрын

@@AlchemyArtisanWorks I can SEE why it cost so much... That is a lot of work... and the materials are not cheap either.

@BrianMason3636 Жыл бұрын

This piece is absolutely astonishing!!!!! It truly is beautiful. I use all Stonecoat products and the only issue I’ve ever had is when I first began using epoxy I under mixed it once and had some sticky spots.

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the compliment.

@pattyterry6432 4 ай бұрын

Gorgeous!!!!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@amberskintyrecrafts6326 Жыл бұрын

WOW so much hard work but the end results are gorgeous 😍

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate your compliment!

@sherryleggett1612 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the details and info that you share but please slow them down a bit. I often had read less than half and it disappeared. It was difficult to see what the text meant because the text was over top of the work. A very gorgeous and realistic look tho.

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the compliments. I myself am a visual learner and probably why I like to put the info in text form. 😄 I recommend simply hitting the space bar to pause the video when there is more to read. I do this all the time with KZfaq videos, especially when following a tutorial. It’s a very easy solution. 😁 Thanks, again!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

I am working to improve my video offerings. If you’ve never created one, I can tell you it is a daunting task and there’s so much to learn! Thanks again, for your “kind” constructive criticism. It IS helpful! 😊

@Beyondthebark1 5 ай бұрын

Yes please slow it down I have to keep rewinding to read it all. Thank you

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

Working on it (around all my other projects! 🤪)

@denisfaucher3079 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job. Took some work to get there, but the end result was fabulous. Like you said it doesn’t always go smoothly, which I think is important for others to see. See so many people watch a handful of videos I think they can start there business. Good luck with that. I am now subscribed and look forward to watching more videos from you.

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

So true, and exactly why I kept the “fails” and challenges in my video. It’s reality. It’s not always pretty getting to a beautiful finish! 😄 Thank you so much for the compliment and for subscribing. 🙏💖

@ArtistTillDeath Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous as usual

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you, girlfriend! 💖

@Riddick- 5 ай бұрын

Spectacular.

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

@nicolesimms4883 4 ай бұрын

Looks amazing

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@angelicabstract Жыл бұрын

OMG that is so BEAUTIFUL!!! I had the same issue with Pro Marine resin, the dimples and it yellows over time.

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Ugh! I hate hearing that. 😖 Crappy when you learn the hard way. Thank you so much for your compliment! 🙏💗

@melissareneefieryfordeepblue Жыл бұрын

Beautiful ❤

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏💖

@theecheverriacrew Жыл бұрын

Found this video and we have similar interests. Always willing to help another artist. Love the work. You've got another subscriber!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Wonderful, thank you so much! I’ve been pulled in other directions since finishing this table, but about to dive back into some epoxy projects! Love to connect. 😃

@tinasnyder2077 4 ай бұрын

Dang! Amazing ❤

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!🙏

@geeartcreations Жыл бұрын

Beautiful 😍

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@torontohomestead9254 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful design

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@shym9933 11 ай бұрын

I would be pleased as punch to make that beauty!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 11 ай бұрын

You are so kind, thank you! 🙏

@marktzon1202 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@judichristopher4604 5 ай бұрын

8:53 The Gold has to be with Alcohol then pushed out with the heat guy... always with alcohol with the gold to make it flow.

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

Yep! But, mine was acting weird and sinking into ugly puddles on this surface. It wasn’t moving the way I expected it to. I paint with inks a lot and hadn’t had this issue with my paintings. It was weird. Hence why I had to experiment and get creative with my gold mix.

@PattyPuckettPouringArt Жыл бұрын

Wow Wow, Great work!!! Hope you charged a lot! The amount of ink and resin! Just Beautiful!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@papijurus62 7 ай бұрын

Grandiose!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

@karlasoraya2175 4 ай бұрын

Not enough time to read anything End result is absolutely beautiful!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 4 ай бұрын

I know, I’m so sorry. It was early days of video making for me. All I can suggest is to pause the video. I hope to remake it with voiceover, at some point, if I can carve out some time. Your compliment is much appreciated, thank you!

@acrylicpouringbyronda5115 Жыл бұрын

OhMG, I've seen a lot of art, but my friend this is the most beautiful that I've seen so far. I'd give anything to do this. Would you give lessons. I'm an Acrylic paint pourer. I've never used the alcohol inks YET.

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Well, thank you so much! ☺️ It’s a bit different from paint pouring, but if you can do that, you can do inks! Where are you located? Please feel free to switch to my email for continuing this convo. 😁 shandalouis@alchemyartisan.works. I’d love to discuss a class.

@abbo3272 Жыл бұрын

What a great job, in the end, have you tried using mica powder colors mixed with %91, Alk, and combining these with the alk inks.

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Hi, and thank you! I’m sure this is what’s in the special “pearl” inks, but I have not actually tried making my own. I don’t know why 😄 because I have a ton and it’s a great idea!

@irinafortuna257 8 ай бұрын

!!! Грандиозно🙂 Таланливо,очень красиво💫🗺

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤😊

@abbo3272 7 ай бұрын

just a thought, i use Mehron gold plus 91% Alk [ I S O ] as Acl. Ink, replacement, much cheaper.

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 6 ай бұрын

Thx, will look into it.

@GaryYoung-eq1ph Жыл бұрын

Make more ! unique , designs- thumb up.!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Haha! Thank you 🙏😄 That’s the plan 😉

@mattersofthehartbynat8815 Жыл бұрын

I just watched this process in awe… I’ve been working with resin for about a year and I do a lot of beach/ocean inspired pieces. I have never used alcohol inks in this way, although I really want to… and I’m not sure if this video inspired me… or scared the crap outta me!! LOL You are an incredible artist and created one remarkable statement piece here! If people wonder why one-of pieces of art are a bit pricey, they need to watch this video! I have so much admiration for you… for your determination and staying power!! And I’d also like to give a shout out to your man; it was wonderful to watch him support you the way he did… seems he knew exactly when to be there, when to offer a hug and when to leave you be!! I too am lucky enough to have one like that!! Congratulations on the finished piece… absolutely stunningly beautiful. Ps… new subscriber here! ♥️♥️🇦🇺

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for your kind words and affirmations. I was scared a LOT! 😆 sometimes you just throw caution to the wind and wind up with a really beautiful “mistake”! Like, I don’t think I had it in here, but when I was still hating it the 2nd time around, I went over to my salon area (hairdresser/nail tech here) grabbed my gallon of acetone and threw a cup of it across the surface! And THAT’S when some true magic happened! I can’t explain it, but it made my inks really “bloom”. And you’re right about my guy, he’s been my biggest cheerleader and helper. And it took us some time to work out that just right interaction. 🤓 I fought my way through a lot of fear and self doubt on this project! I knew giving up wasn’t an option, but boy were there times I didn’t know how I was going to succeed. Again, I so appreciate your response, and for subscribing. You made my day! 💖🙏

@acrylicpouringbyronda5115 Жыл бұрын

Hey there Hun, how do I get info on the Ballistic Master Class? Please? I would give anything to learn this. I use KS resin to topcoat all of my paintings and clocks. So I'm used to working with resin. But girl you take it to another level of blow your mind.

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Please email me at shandalouis@alchemyartisan.works or message me on FB @AlchemyArtisanWorks. Happy to discuss. 👍

@ssmouse77 Жыл бұрын

I think it's gorgeous. I would love to own that table. I'm sorry you worked your ass off.

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤓 yeah, it was super stressful at times, to be sure, but so worth it in the end. It would have been nice had it been easier, but I was in uncharted waters. In the end, I learned so much! And if I may say so, it’s a pretty good feeling to have persisted and not just net my client’s expectations, but exceeded them. 😁💪

@sandraluciajimenez5343 Жыл бұрын

Hi! This is so beautiful! With what paint did you prep the wood panel first?? ❤

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I used 2 coats of undercoat white from Stonecoat.

@Skeeskee2023 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cindywutzke7862 2 ай бұрын

I like your voice, so I think speaking as you go, rather than writing, would be better. We would get to see your piece rather than squinting through the writing to see it. STUNNING RESULTS.

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! That really means a lot to me. 💕 I’ve always but a bit self-conscious about speaking and being on camera, but now that I have pushed myself through my discomfort (since making this video), I have made it a goal to re-make this video with me speaking! Your comment has fueled the urgency to get it done!! Thanks, again

@leahannwhite1111 5 ай бұрын

👍💓!!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@MartySmithFan Жыл бұрын

I wish you did voice over. Reading and trying to watch the process is difficult for me. You do beautiful work.

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you, my husband keeps telling me I need to do voiceover. I just haven’t got there, yet. I totally understand. Until I revamp with voiceovers, maybe you could just pause on those frames to read? It’s a learning curve to get behind the lens and produce these dang things! 😆 I much prefer just making the art. It would fe so nice to have someone else do all the filming and editing, but alas, I have neither the crew nor the budget for one! 😂 I shall try to do voiceover in the future. I know I should! Maybe I’ll even start with reworking an earlier vid. Thanks, again! 💖

@claudiariley5518 Жыл бұрын

Wow, so many hours and supplies, how much did this table cost?

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Initially, I had it quoted out (appropriately) but when it became the “runaway horse” that it did, due to the unanticipated challenges and product fails (after the signed contract), I haven’t had the heart to add it up. It was… a LOT! 😜

@suzannedorgan7794 Жыл бұрын

I want to do the same thing over my corian counters. I purchased the SCArt Stone and the Ballistix Squire already, so I want to hear more of what you think went wrong with with fisheyes and dimples and your "theory" please? I DM also, if you prefer to communicate privately.

@180minute Жыл бұрын

I love your work! Just a question. Do you sell your alcohol ink and resin products to the public and are you not worried about the fact that it looses colour after a couple of weeks? Or how do you avoid it? I would love to do large painting but are very scared about customers returning my product due to this fact. Would love a reply from you thanks

@AlchemyArtisanWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Oh boy, I sure wish I had my own alcohol ink and resin products. 😄 What a nice revenue stream that would be! But I think you meant, do I sell the work I produce with it, yes? When you “finish” your ink work properly (use the right sealers with UV protection) it shouldn’t be a problem. You do have to advise people that alcohol ink is not archival and some color shift can occur over time, and that they definitely should keep it out of direct sunlight, if possible. Additionally I seal my ink work with a final coat of Art Resin (for that pretty shine and a UV protective finish that greatly reduces fading). I have several coats of this on this table. I have an alcohol ink art piece right here in my office finished that way, that is about 7 years old and still looks perfect as the day I painted it! I hope this helps you 🤗

@abdullatifqureshi7087 Жыл бұрын

Hello my dear friend 💐💓❤🎉

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

👋

@Beyondthebark1 5 ай бұрын

Please answer this question… did the colors hold up or fade? I haven’t so many that faded within weeks and I want to build one but don’t want to waste my time and money for it to fade out quickly I mean I absolutely love your project but before I begin I’m trying to see if it holds up or not?? Thank you for posting

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

According to my client, it’s holding up great! I did quite a few layers of UV protection, as its light (with its UV rays) that fades the ink. That, and for some reason, epoxy just seems to “eat up” purple ink/pigment, so these colors had to be super sealed! If you are worried about facing, I’d highly recommend doing a sample board, with all the steps and give it a good long test run before diving into a costly project. Best to you!

@judichristopher4604 5 ай бұрын

I looked at your LIST but I don't know where you got the Diamond Dust?

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

So sorry I wasn’t clear on that, that one is from Stonecoat brand.

@judichristopher4604 5 ай бұрын

@@AlchemyArtisanWorks You are so Precious... Thank you for your fast reply ... This helps so much

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

You’re most welcome!

@jessicapayne697 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful!! I don’t think the chair cushions match though

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 It was a tough call. We had to find something for the cushions that pulled the colors together and would also be virtually “toddler proof”! This fit the bill.

@user-lr6uf7px1t 5 ай бұрын

It is absolutely stunning but it was also before applying the ink. I don’t really understand why you apply the ink on top. Why not either one look or the other?

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Trust me, I LOVED the pre-ink golden marble! There were a lot of reasons I did that finish as a first layer. The ink pattern was her desired look. It’s a little hard to see it in photos, but since the inks are transparent, the iridescent marbled patterns shine through the ink. So pretty and much richer than just a flat white base. Hopefully that answers your question. 😁

@user-dt4oh4lk2l 4 ай бұрын

So u poured alcohol directly in water or resin?

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 4 ай бұрын

Neither. The resin was already cured in this technique. I used ISO alcohol to move the inks.

@jannettguerrero534 8 ай бұрын

What alcohol ink did you use?

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 8 ай бұрын

Sorry for the late reply. I used some ranger inks, and an off brand I got from Amazon. I’d have to look them up, so sorry I don’t recall which, off hand.

@IntuitiveSoulArt 5 ай бұрын

What do you charge for something like this?

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

Being 100% built from scratch; original design, bespoke powder coated steel frame, custom epoxy poured base design, hand painted ink design, epoxy clear coat and protective finish, $8000. I can work over an existing table for substantially less cost!

@chuckycheese166 4 ай бұрын

Should've done the chairs and tables base in gold. Black is too harsh

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 4 ай бұрын

It’s what the client wanted. The table base and chairs in black. It worked very well with the decor in their dining room. Everyone’s taste is different. I appreciate your opinion. Thanks for watching!.

@judichristopher4604 5 ай бұрын

When you are walking around the table showing us the table... Please walk slower so we can take it all in... Don't walk too fast...

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

Noted! It’s all these little (and sometimes big) things that help me make better content. Thank you for reminding me! ☺️ And actually, I can remedy this by editing this video and slowing that down. I also have a goal to redo it with voiceover. 😁 thanks, again!

@judichristopher4604 5 ай бұрын

@@AlchemyArtisanWorks That is an Excellent Idea... Thank YOU

@zoebaxendale8942 5 ай бұрын

I also am a visual person and I do know about the pause button....it's just that to continually hit the pause button all the time is extremely exhausting and distracting. It does not give the viewer a good experience to view what is obviously a fantastic piece of artwork. That is why I left the message as you are not doing yourself any favours. Other KZfaqrs manage to put text up long enough for the viewer to read without having to try and continually hit the pause button at the right time or have to rewind to try and catch it again at the right time to pause it. If you expect only good reviews then you will never learn to improve...this is the real world mot a fantasy.

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

True constructive criticism can be given without ugliness, and I am completely capable of receiving it, and with gratitude for the opportunity to improve. Yours was pretty ugly. You literally made the bulk of your comment about tearing down my “videography and editing” process, and seemed to miss the points that were shared (which, apparently, MANY folks managed to extract from my “appalling” video), like the artistry, and the fact that I was willing to make myself vulnerable and share my struggles as well as my success. I am striving to improve all the time, and my videos actually have improved over time. I’m also a mom of an adult child with disabilities, work at 3 different jobs (all self-employed), as well as creating artwork, AND trying to learn social media competence and creating content through videography and editing. I don’t expect I’ll please everyone. I don’t expect everyone to love my creations. I know my videos aren’t perfect, or as good as people who’ve been doing it longer, are more confident talking and being in front of the camera, or who just plain have help creating their content. I DO invite “helpful” constructive feedback. But, I also won’t hesitate to call a person out on just plain nastiness. Calling what I did “appalling”… nasty, not helpful, not constructive, and hurtful in its intent. Saying, “Hey, wow! Incredible process, but I sure would have got more out of the actual content with voiceover, rather than the text, which didn’t quite cut it for me. I really think your videos would be greatly improved with more voiceover. It would be great if you could try that! Thanks for sharing your process!” THAT, my friend, is “constructive”. Literally meant to instruct about something that “encourages” a person to try to improve. Name calling… “destructive”. You could learn a few tips on how to offer CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM and not just shredding a person’s work (whether it be the actual art or just the way we’ve tried to share it). How much content have you created? Perhaps you wouldn’t mind sharing your video work with all of us? What’s your channel, I’d love to learn from your perfected techniques! Thanks!

@zoeb6571 5 ай бұрын

The text we are supposed to read to see the process is not on the screen long enough to read! Try following yourself and do something about it. Appalling video!

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

I’m sorry it was not to your liking. I am personally a very visual person, and I like using a little thing called the pause button when there is text. It allows me all the time I need to read what is on the screen. You should try it sometime. Also, I am an artist, and a somewhat shy person, and just learning how to do all of this videography. You really are quite rude to call it appalling when you know nothing about me, or the process, or how difficult it is to be on camera when you are a shy person. A little kindness goes along way, and I find your rudeness appalling.

@georginamoreno345 5 ай бұрын

ITS SO BEAUTIFUL!! BUT I HEARD THAT ALCOHOL INK FADES ☹

@AlchemyArtisanWorks 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes, indeed. That was the challenge. It is not lightfast, and this is what I explained to my client. I did multiple UV protective finishes to significantly retard that process. She accepted the risk, and, Voila! I do small ink paintings with resin and UV protection and they have held up quite well over time.