The North Pole Co. IOD Paint Inlay

Description

The North Pole Co.

Step into the magic of an old-fashioned Christmas with the North Pole Co. Paint Inlay by Iron Orchid Designs. Inspired by nostalgic holiday advertisements, vintage Christmas postcards, and charming Victorian storefronts, this inlay is filled with whimsical artwork that brings the warmth and wonder of the season to every project.

Featuring beautifully detailed wreaths, Santa Claus, reindeer, gingerbread cottages, candy canes, ornaments, woodland scenes, festive typography, and classic North Pole-inspired signage, North Pole Co. is perfect for creating heirloom-quality holiday décor. The coordinating designs make it easy to mix and match across multiple projects, whether you’re transforming furniture or crafting seasonal accents.

Use this paint inlay to create:

• Vintage Christmas signs and trays
• Holiday serving boards
• Decorative boxes and crates
• Ornaments and gift tags
• Christmas pillows and fabric projects
• Seasonal furniture makeovers
• Framed holiday art and wall décor

Like all IOD Paint Inlays, North Pole Co. embeds actual artisanal paint into your surface—not a transfer, decal, or decoupage paper. The result is an authentic painted finish with rich texture and the beautifully imperfect character of vintage artwork. Even better, the inlay sheets can often be used for a second, softer impression, giving you even more creative possibilities.

Product Details

• Includes 8 reusable 12″ x 16″ paint inlay sheets
• Exclusive Iron Orchid Designs Paint Inlay technology
• Best used on freshly painted surfaces
• Suitable for furniture, wood décor, canvas, fabric (with fabric medium), glass, and more
• Designed to create a one-of-a-kind vintage painted look

Whether your style is farmhouse, cottage, vintage, or traditional Christmas, North Pole Co. captures the timeless charm of Christmases gone by and will become a favorite you’ll reach for year after year.

How does it work?

1.  Use the grid lines on the back of the inlay sheet to plan your layout and 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, and 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 and 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 and try again.
8. Use an artist brush and some water to blend the image to soften or make corrections.  You can even add colors!
9. Once you are happy with your inlay it’s time to seal it.  There are three options for sealing:

*. Use a water based poly and 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 and allow to dry.  Then apply your water based poly.                                               *. Seal with wax. 

You’ll find the IOD sisters giving a tutorial here