Shop paint inlays at Mama Bear Blue, featuring Iron Orchid Designs paint inlays designed for furniture makeovers and creative DIY projects. Paint inlays transfer detailed artwork directly onto painted surfaces, creating a hand-painted look that adds character, texture, and artistic detail to furniture and home decor.
What are Paint Inlays?
A Brand New Technique Developed & Patented by IOD ! When you apply an IOD Paint Inlay, Artisanal Paint is embedded into your surface and the paper is removed, leaving an authentic painted design and a buttery, almost leather-like surface on your project.
The 8 sheets will transfer a bright layer of paint in 1st applications - set the sheet aside for 2nd, and maybe even 3rd applications of lighter design, and a more distressed look. The possibilities are endless! You can reconstitute the paint after application, and even add more colors. Experiment. Have fun... almost every application has slight variations that make the project unique
How do I apply a Paint Inlay?
Step by step instructions:
Plan the layout of your designs for your surface.
Trim away the excess margins on each inlay sheet you are using and set aside.
On an appropriately prepared surface, apply a generous and even coat of mineral based chalk type paint. Work in small sections, to manage the paint drying window as you work, generally not larger than 12”x16”.
While the paint is still wet, lay the paint inlay sheet, design side down (grids are printed on the back for easy identification of front and back), into the wet paint, keeping it taut.
Spritz lightly with an even, mist of water. Using a smooth damp sponge or folded soft cloth, pat down with even light pressure to make sure the design makes good contact with the painted surface. Avoid excessive moving or dragging the Paint Inlay sheet once it is laid down as this can cause blur or smear.
Allow to dry to touch. Drying time can vary greatly depending on conditions. Typically an hour or two is sufficient.
When ready to remove the Paint Inlay sheets from your surface, spritz evenly with water, and allow 15-30 seconds to absorb. This helps the backing to release. Starting at one corner, gently pull the paper up, keeping it at a low angle. It should come up easily without tearing. If it does not, spritz a second time and wait a moment then try again.
If desired, you can use water to blend out or soften the design, or even add additional colors, because the pigment is still movable and active.
Once you are happy with the Paint Inlay design, allow it to dry thoroughly.
It is now time to seal the design. Remember that your work is still water reactive and easy to smear until sealed. For this reason you will seal your work initially with a spray on sealer or artist’s fixative. You can also use a mixture of
water based liquid sealer in a 50/50 sealer/water dilution and spritz on with a fine spray bottle. Allow to dry, then you can brush on your finish of choice. We recommend at least two coats for thorough protection.
Perfect for furniture artists, home decor enthusiasts, and creative makers. Each design can be used multiple times.
