Wise Owl Chalk Synthesis Paint — 1987

Meet 1987 — a soft, worn ballet rose with a vintage, dusty warmth that feels like a favorite piece you've loved for decades. It's romance without the sugar: gentle enough for a nursery, grown-up enough for a bedroom vanity or a curvy accent chair. Paint a thrifted dresser in 1987 and watch it turn instantly nostalgic, the kind of soft pink that photographs beautifully and pairs just as well with warm wood as with brushed brass.

Chalk Synthesis Paint is Wise Owl's premium clay- and mineral-based furniture paint. It self-levels to soften brush strokes, grips to most surfaces with little to no prep or priming, and dries to a smooth, velvety matte finish. Low-VOC and low-odor so it's a pleasure to use indoors — and a little goes a long way: one coat covers beautifully, two give rich, full color. Proudly made in the USA.

How to use

Wipe your piece clean and give glossy surfaces a light scuff. Stir well, then brush or roll on thin, even coats, letting each dry 30–60 minutes — most projects need just two. No primer needed on most surfaces. For tabletops, cabinets, and other high-traffic pieces, seal with a Wise Owl topcoat or wax. Clean up with warm, soapy water while the paint is still wet.