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DIY Bone Inlay Stenciled Dresser

August 28, 2017~ DIY and craft projects, Furniture DIY, painting

Okay okay, I did just re-did the bedroom in blue so I should have better timed this project to be included in it, but hey! That’s now how this turned-out. 

As you saw, I re-did the shoe cabinet in the entryway using FAT Paint and am absolutely in love with the result. I had some extra paint left-over though, and my friend Emmy from Semigloss Design had the indian bone inlay stencil from a mirror DIY  that I had been curious about so I asked her if I could borrow hers and she obliged.

Check out my DIY Bone Inlay Coffee Table

*FAT Paint sponsored this post, but all thoughts are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make PMQ for two possible.

Check out my DIY Bone Inlay IKEA Moppe

 

DIY Bone Inlay Stencilled Dresser

 

How to create a bone inlay look

I don’t actually do much stencilling, but I should do more because the process is relatively simple and very impactful. The FAT Paint brand of chalk paint I used also lends itself very well to stencilling. The consistency is perfect and it dries relatively quickly too.

What do you need to stencil a bone inlay pattern onto an IKEA Hemnes Dresser?

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  • Cutting Edge Bone Inlay Stencil
  • Craft Size Paint roller
  • Paint tray
  • Painting tape (I like the 3M brand)
  • FAT Paint in Warm White

How to Paint over IKEA Melamine

If your piece isn’t already prepped, follow my prep instructions from this post here, about painting an IKEA shoe cabinet.

How to Stencil a Dresser

Wash the surface you’re about to paint using a moist washcloth. Let is air dry completely.

 Decide how you’d like to arrange your stencils before you start painting. Taking the time to make sure they fit is key to a seamless execution. I chose to mirror the pattern that came on the stencil packaging (it’s gorgeous after-all) but the way the stencil is created I could have done any number of arrangements.

How to hold your stencil in place

Affix your first stencil using painting tape. It will help keep your hands clean as you paint, and it ensure that you can apply the right amount of taught pressure to the stencil.

Get to rolling! Stencilling requires either a roller or a special kind of brush that allows you to dab onto the surface. You could always brush over it with a regular paint brush, but you risk lifting-up parts of the stencil and getting paint everywhere. A craft roller costs about $0.50 and is well worth it.

DIY Bone Inlay Stencilled Dresser

Dry time between stencil applications 

Because the stencils will overlap, give yourself drying time so that the stencil of one pattern isn’t smudging the drying paint from another elsewhere on your surface.

 Repeat the process as many times as needed so as to create the design and pattern you wanted, and then et dry overnight. You can seal it afterwards if necessary.

Once it’s dry and ready to re-furnished, get to it! I was a little more sloppy doing mine than I would normally be, but I don’t notice the mistakes, and I think everything looks good.

DIY Bone Inlay Stencilled Dresser

I am oh-so pleased with this! I took the occasion to swap-out the drawer knobs I had for these blue ones, and added fun new tassels from Woman Shops World. I’d say the dresser completes the space! Don’t you?

DIY Bone Inlay Stencilled Dresser

DIY Bone Inlay Stencilled Dresser

DIY Bone Inlay Stencilled Dresser

DIY Bone Inlay Stencilled Dresser

DIY Bone Inlay Stencilled Dresser

DIY Bone Inlay Stencilled Dresser

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  1. Ainsley says

    August 28, 2017 at 6:12 am

    I really should do something with our dressers.

    Side note: you got the shoes!!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      August 28, 2017 at 7:53 am

      You totally should! You can use my stencil too!
      And heck ya! How could I not?

      Reply
  2. cassie bustamante says

    August 28, 2017 at 7:44 am

    this turned out beautifully! love the colors you used, too!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      August 28, 2017 at 7:53 am

      Thanks friend ????

      Reply
  3. Jess says

    August 30, 2017 at 9:41 pm

    This is STUNNING. Can’t wait to find a piece of furniture to do this on. Great idea!

    Reply
  4. Emy says

    August 31, 2017 at 9:15 am

    I LOVE the pink so much!!

    Reply
  5. Linda says

    October 19, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    This is just beautiful Ariel! I have a white Ikea dresser in my daughter’s room that I might try this with! I will share this in my Friday five round-up post this Friday!

    Reply

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