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Faux Bone Inlay

Bone inlay involves embedding delicate pieces of bone or shell into wood furniture to create a pattern. It’s gorgeous, but expensive.

Here, @ildikoh67 creates a similar effect with nothing but chalk paint! The base of the dresser is painted black, with white paint and stencils layered on top to create the pattern traditionally made of bone.

Chalk paint dries extremely quickly, so it’s great for a project like this with multiple steps.

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Paint Wash

After sanding down the original dark finish of this credenza, @el_and_i.redesign used a tan chalk paint wash that allows the natural wood grain to peek through.

According to Annie Sloan, the original chalk paint brand, here’s how to do a chalk paint wash: Add a little water to your chalk paint and stir well. Then apply the thinned paint with a large brush in every direction. Before the paint dries, wipe off the excess several times with a lint-free cloth.

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