LA CHASSE Inlay

Iron Orchid Designs

What are IOD Paint Inlays

IOD Paint inlays are the artisanal answer to décor transfers. They are not - a decal; synthetic film; decoupage. 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 piece. 
IOD Paint Inlays are made from a proprietary artist-quality paint which has been formulated specifically for decorative use. They are organic in nature and the transfer of the painted design will be slightly varied and unique for each application. The results are visually interesting, texturally complex, and often inherently distressed. The paint formula is 'active' until sealed. That means that you can manipulate it and apply special techniques or a custom touch before you seal your piece. You can often obtain a beautifully-faded second impression, with the residual pigment in your 'leftover' Paint Inlay sheets. Depending on the techniques and colours you are using with your Paint Inlay, sometimes your can even get a third impression!

IMPORTANT NOTE: for best results and best application, use a chalk mineral paint that does not contain polymers. (Polymer based paints and top coats can also be used, but the timing and results vary so check out tutorials for that and more special videos.)

Step by step instructions:

1. Planned layout of your designs for your surface. 
2. Using the grids on the backside of the inlay sheet, trim as needed and set aside. If you are using a repeat pattern and lining the pattern up continuously, then trim excess margin on each sheet. 
3. 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” by 16 “
4. While pain Chris still wept, may the paint inlay sheet, designed side down ( grids are printed on the back for easy identification of front and back), into the wet paint, keeping it taut.
5. Spritz lightly with an even mist of water. If 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 access moving or dragging of the paint inlay sheet once it is laid down, as this can cause blur or smear.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 to complete your design, lining up your sections as appropriate. The grid lines can help to match pattern edges when needed.
7. Allow to dry to the touch. Drying times can vary anywhere from 10 minutes to one hour, depending upon conditions.
8. When ready to remove the paint inlay sheets from your surface, spritz evenly with water, and allow 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, because the pigment is still movable and active. You can even add additional colours.
9. Once you are happy with the paint inlay design, it is time to seal it. There are few different options for sealing:

•    Apply a water-based Polyurethane- type sealer directly over your work, being careful not to overwork. With this method you may notice a small amount of pigment migration; this is minimum minimised by avoiding overworking of the sealer into your piece.
•    Set your work initially with a spray on sealer or artists fixative. Allow to dry. Apply your finish of choice.
•    You can also use wax to seal your piece. Apply according to manufacturer’s directions and buff to a Sheen as usual.

Size per page: 12" x 16"
Includes 8 pages - 4 each of 2 designs. 

SKU IOD-INL-IND

Colour Accuracy Disclaimer

Whilst we’ve taken every effort to craft the colours you see on screen to accurately reflect the colours of this item, due to differences in screen settings, we cannot guarantee an exact colour match. If you have concerns about the colour match of this item please contact us  and we will do our best to help you.