Beginner-Friendly Decorative Tray with IOD Paint Inlays

Here is an excellent beginner-friendly paint inlay project for you! Jonathon Marc Mendes-Painted Love will walk you through the step-by-step process of readying an old piece of wood he found in the attic of his old home to be transformed into a lovely decorative tray. He uses the Melange Paint Inlay for this composition.

One of the things we love about this tutorial is that Jonathon teaches you some basic color theory when prepping his wood board so you can get the color and tone you are looking for. Color theory is a great asset for your design tool belt! If you want to really uplevel your DIY game, design principles are a great way to help you self-critique and reach the next level of creation.

There are seriously so many good takeaways from this one! Tell us what you learn in the comments below!

Alright, grab your IOD supplies from your local stockist, and let’s get those hands making something beautiful today!!

IOD paint inlays over woodgrain with chalk paint stain

Jonathon Marc Mendes Painted Love

Don’t worry if you’re a beginner. We’ve got you covered with some easy-to-follow techniques and tips on our product 101 pages! We’re honored to be part of your journey of learning and creativity. Be sure to check out the rest of the blog for more great tutorials and inspiration.We can’t wait to see what you’ll discover (and create)! Don’t forget to share your final projects with us in the Facebook Creative Tribe.