Called "painting with scissors", the art of decoupage (embellishing surfaces with decorative paper cutouts) can be easily mastered with simple and inexpensive materials, as this guide shows. The book is a history and practical guide to this art form. All the aspects of the craft are illustrated with step-by-step directions that explain how to select papers, prepare surfaces, choose the right tools, cut, glue and varnish. Both traditional and modern finished pieces are shown - lampshades, decorative boxes, and trays - that demonstrate the effects that can be achieved. The book is for newcomers to the craft, but more experienced decoupeurs will also find ideas to enhance their knowledge.
- ISBN10 0500016283
- ISBN13 9780500016282
- Publish Date 2 May 1995
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 2 August 2000
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 144
- Language English