Thank you very much!

Thank you Shelley, glad you like it 😊

That is good to know, thanks BC 😊

Wow, thanks!

Wow, thank you! So glad you found the video helpful 😊

That is great to hear Pete, glad you are enjoying the video`s 😊

Yes that is right Brian. I prefer to use the artists brush on the Carrara marble. Glad you liked the video 😊

Thanks Tyler 😊

Thank you! 😀

Thanks for watching! 😊

Thank you, I will 😊

Thanks' for the kind comment, more video`s in the pipeline 😊

Many thanks, more video`s in the pipeline 😊

Glad you liked the video Veronica 😊

Thank you 😊

Thank you! 😊

Thank you Russ 😊

Thank you 😊

Hi Joe, yes I will be doing some more paint effects videos.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating I'm just pleased you're doing well. It's also touching to know you're still imparting knowledge after so long. Take my hat off to you, Aubrey.

Hi Julia, thank you for your kind comments. I would suggest applying 2 coats of Zinsser Bulls Eye 123 onto the Formica. This paint adheres extremely well to surfaces like this. Perhaps use a mini roller to avoid brush marks. Then apply a coat of white acrylic eggshell paint again perhaps using the mini roller. I would also suggest painting up some timber or stiff card using the same procedure so you have an area to practice on. You can then apply the marble effect as shown in the video. Make sure when mixing up the two greys for the base that they are not too dark. A lighter effect will look better. Mine is slightly darker to better show up in the video. Important, leave your finished marble effect at least seven days before applying the varnish or it will blur the marble effect. You could use the satin varnish I use in the video, it is meant to be tough and scratch resistant. It is water based so wont effect the colour of the marble effect. Got it at Screwfix. Apply 2 coats of this. I doubt if it is heat resistant so bare that in mind. I have included Amazon links for the tools and equipment shown in the video in the description box. Hope all goes well, get back to me if you need to 😊

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating I can't thank you enough Aubrey for your quick and detailed response! I have been practicing your veining technique on some plywood I have and think I feel comfortable with it. I'll follow your suggestions above and let you know how it turns out. Thank you again!

Hi Leah, at the start of the video I do explain which product I use to mix with the acrylic colour, it is the acrylic scumble from Polyvine. Hope all goes well for you.

You will need to apply a bonding primer first. I would recommend a product like Zinsser Bullseye 123. Apply one or two coats followed by your choice of emulsion paint. Hope that helps 😊

The problem with painting glass is that it looks like a solid surface and I feel that it could be dangerous. If, however, you do want to go ahead with the project then you must first apply a paint that will adhere well to the glass. You could apply one or two coats of Bullseye 123 or Bullseye 123 Plus and then apply two coats of white acrylic eggshell or water based satin wood to use as a base for the marbling.

Glad you are finding the video`s helpful Deborah. I am hoping to do video`s on painting walls and skirting boards sometime soon 😊

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating thanks Aubrey 😀 do you have any tips for covering up dark painted walls ? Look forward to your video.

I normally suggest that you first apply a couple of coats of white paint before applying your chosen colour. White emulsion is far cheaper than the colours so it works out more cost effective. If you are applying the paint with a roller use a medium pile roller sleeve. You could also think about using a telescopic roller pole like the one I use on my how to paint ceilings video. Hope all goes well for you Deborah.

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecoratingit’s a very dark grey so going to take some work but thanks very much for the tip- I’ll give it a go Deborah.

Thanks Mark 😊

If the pipe is plastic: If using oil based paint, light rub down with a very fine abrasive. Apply one coat of thinned gloss paint as a primer. It sticks well to plastic. Followed by a coat of oil based undercoat and then you can apply an oil based gloss, satin or even emulsion. If using water based paint, light rub down with fine abrasive. Apply one or two coats of Zinsser Bullseye 123 followed by a water based gloss, satin or emulsion. I hope that helps Mohammed 😊

City and Guilds Level2 Diploma requires Carrera in either acrylic or solvent. You would have to check the awarding body requirements for other schemes Craig.

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thanks for your reply I just wanted to see if I could use acrylics more, within the workshop with the special effects like marbling. However as you say it would depend on the awarding body. Requirements. I am guessing at some point the diplomas with be updated with this in mind. Thanks again. New to teaching trying make the environment better.👍

Good luck with the teaching Craig. I have found that the acrylics are a lot different to work with than the oils but you can achieve some pretty good results with practice. I agree that we need to be working more with these types of products and they are improving all the time. Still prefer my malachite done with oil though 😊