How to Make Black Epoxy Countertops for Beginners

Can epoxy really look like high-end soapstone? 👀 In todays beginner tutorial we show how to practice on a sample board before your big project 👉 https://stonecoatcountertops.com/collections/countertop-kits 🔔 Subscribe for more real-world epoxy insights, tutorials, and transformation stories. ⸻ In this video, I practice a black epoxy countertop design before building a full DIY kitchen island for my own home. I break down the entire process step-by-step, showing beginners how to create a realistic soapstone-inspired countertop using Stone Coat Countertops epoxy, black metallic powder, and simple techniques that make a HUGE difference in the final look. This look can cost around $7–$15 per square foot in DIY materials… while real soapstone countertops are often $70–$120+ per square foot installed. In this tutorial, you’ll learn: • How to create realistic black stone movement • Tips for metallic powders and epoxy dyes • Beginner-friendly countertop epoxy techniques • How to avoid muddy colors • Ways to add depth and realism • Budget-friendly countertop ideas for kitchens & islands Whether you're remodeling your kitchen, building a DIY island, or just learning epoxy art techniques, this video is packed with helpful information and real-world advice from start to finish. ⸻ 🧪 Need help on your upcoming epoxy job? Book a free call with our Pro Rep Rob: https://calendly.com/rob-stonecoat/stone-coat-pro-consultation-with-rob ⸻ 📺 Check Out our other Channels: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Stonecoatcountertops Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SCCinsiders/ Instagram - @stonecoatcountertop Pinterest - @stonecoatcountertops ⸻ 🧰 Products Used: Stone Coat Countertop Epoxy https://stonecoatcountertops.com/products/countertop-epoxy Soapstone Kit https://stonecoatcountertops.com/products/soapstone-epoxy-countertop-kit ⸻ 📚 Chapters: 0:00 - How to make soapstone countertops with epoxy 1:30 - $100 sqft soapstone vs $10 sqft DIY epoxy 2:35 - How to mix countertop epoxy properly 3:08 - How to mix colors into epoxy resin 3:24 - How to create natural soapstone with stone coat epoxy kit 4:42 - How to create black epoxy countertops 6:13 - How to create realistic veins in epoxy that look like stone 7:45 - Tips for beginners when making epoxy resin countertops 8:49 - How to use a stick to make high end epoxy designs 9:58 - How to use isopropyl alcohol with epoxy 10:50 - Can epoxy countertops actually look realistic? 11:40 - Epoxy countertops tips and tricks 12:58 - Final result of making subtle soapstone with epoxy ⸻ #epoxycountertops #soapstone #diycountertops #epoxy #kitchenremodel #stonecoatcountertops #countertops