Description
Indigo Floral Paint Inlay IOD's Indigo Floral Paint Inlay is inspired by a beautiful bedcover from India dating to 1780 that contained intertwining, rambling florals. The indigo blue flowers of the Indigo Floral Paint Inlay are perfectly scaled to embellish a dresser or decorate a chair. This pad is 16" x 12" & contains 8 pages of inlays. What is a Paint Inlay? Let's talk about what it's not. It's not a transfer, not a decal, not a synthetic film, & not a decoupage. It is actual artisanal paint that embeds into the surface when the paper carrier sheet is removed. This gives an authentic painted design that leaves a buttery, leather like surface. The transfer of the paint design will vary with application resulting in an interesting & often inherently distressed image. The paint is "active" until sealed so you can manipulate the paint & create custom techniques before you seal it. & if once isn't enough, you can often get beautifully faded second applications with the residual pigment on your leftover sheets. How does it work? 1. Use the grid lines on the back of the inlay sheet to plan your layout & trim accordingly. 2. Once your surface has been prepped, apply a generous amount of paint. These are designed to work with chalk type paints but work equally well with Fusion. We recommend adding some Extender to the paint to extend the dry time. Work a small section at a time. 3. While the paint is still wet, apply the inlay, design side down, into the wet paint. 4. Spritz lightly with an even mist of water, & use a damp sponge or smooth cloth to pat the inlay down to ensure it has good contact with the surface. Avoid moving or dragging the inlay as this can cause the image to smear. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 to complete your design. 6. Allow the inlay to dry to touch. 7. When you are ready to remove the inlay sheets, spritz evenly with water & wait a few seconds for the water to absorb into the paper. This will help the backing paper to release. Starting at a corner, gently pull the backing paper back toward itself. It should come up easily without tearing. If it doesn't, spritz with water & try again. 8. Use an artist brush & some water to blend the image to soften or make corrections. You can even add colors! Once you are happy with your inlay it's time to seal it. There are three options for sealing: Use a water based poly & gently apply over your work. Use caution not to overwork it, as there may be pigment migration. We use Fusion's Tough Coat as it will not yellow. . Set the paint with a spray on sealer & allow to dry. Then apply your water based poly. Seal with wax. Iod Indigo Floral Paint Inlay Iron Orchid Designs Hand Painted Blue Flowers Boho Furniture Press On Decal
