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Thank you 🙏

Hi, I usually use a high quality acrylic varnish or lacquer.

Thank you, I'm very pleased that you have been inspired and I wish you the best with your future projects, please let me know how you get on, best wishes, Simon

@SouthCoastStudio thank you for taking the time to respond and for the well wishes ! I definitely will, kind regards, Lebo

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Hi, I used water based acrylic paint and glaze

Thank you, it's kind of you to comment 👍

Hi, I use acrylic scumble glaze to mix with the acrylic paint which makes it easier to blend the colours

Hi, the primer is acrylic and the brushes are badger hair

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Hi Michele, yes it is all created using acrylic paint and glazes. Always ensure that the surface is thoroughly dry and sanded smooth between layers. it is not necessary to apply a sealer, if you want to know exactly how I produce this effect, and the materials used, then you will shortly have the chance to view all my courses and tutorials should you join as a member on KZfaq, best wishes, Simon

Thanks Callum 👍

Hi, it is indeed paint 👍

@SouthCoastStudio thank you so much for commenting back! Beautiful painting! I've never painted anything in my life and I'm three days into using this technique on my bathroom countertop. It's starting to come together nice.

That's amazing, I'm so glad that the video is helping you, good luck and please share your finished work if you can 🙏

These techniques can be applied to any surface if you use the correct primer.

Thank you, looking forward to seeing you soon 😊

Thank you

Hi, unless I need to use oil based glazes and eggshell paint for particular restoration projects, I always use acrylics. Polyvine, makes very good scumble glaze and varnishes.

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Thank you, you are very welcome 👍

Hi, I use water based wherever possible 👍

When I'm using water based acrylic paints as here, I keep a clean wet cloth handy and wipe the softening brush after each use. This ensures that the brush stays nice and soft. Badger hair softeners are expensive but worth every penny, I've been using that particular brush for over 20 years.

@@SouthCoastStudio, Thank you so much for this valuable information for this beginner. I found an old piece of scrap 5/8” plywood .I cut out about 7 pieces. Only about 9” x 9”. I routed the edges with my router. Put taping compound on the tops and edges, sanded smooth. Did this many times until nice and smooth. I put 2 coats of primer on them. Then tried your Faux Green Marble method with the brushes I had on hand and while not as nice as yours, I was happy with my end result. Especially being my first try. I have 6 more test pieces to practice on, trying different colors combinations. First one was with turquoise blue, yellow, white and brown. I only added the brown on the final coat. Tried lighter to darker as I went. Turkey feather for veins. Going to get a small detailing brush for adding white to the veins. I struggled with the turkey feather to add white to the veins. Thank you very much for answering my question and each one of your very informative videos. Ultimately, I will do a 15 square foot tabletop. Cheers and keep up the great work.

You don't usually need to apply a coat of glaze before you begin, but in warm weather conditions, it does help to prevent the next layer from drying too quickly. Hope that helps 👍

Thanks. Did you let it dry or put the next layer on when still wet?@@SouthCoastStudio

In very warm conditions, then I would apply the next layer straight away, but this is not normally necessary. Try it both ways and see what works best for you 👍

I usually wait until the layer is dry enough to sand with a fine sanding pad. This process can be speeded up by using a hairdryer. Good luck with your project 👍

Thanks, you're very welcome 👍

Thanks, these are MDF sample boards 👍