Decorating with decoupage

Introduction

Materials: Papers and fabrics

Tools

Colors

Waxes and varnishes

Relief effects

Basic Techniques: Cutting

Applying the cutouts

Useful tips

Project

Paint stripping

Preparing backgrounds

Sponging

Smudged backgrounds

Oil pencils

Paint with glue

Aniline dyes

Trompe-Loeil effect

Relief

Finishing

Crackling

Wear-and-tear effect

Projects: Dessert bowls

Storage box

Notebook with kittens

Taracotta vase

Toy chest

Ethnic tray

Shell chest

Frame

Cookie tin

Crackled tray

Wrapping-paper bin

Toa caddy

Some suggestions: Trays

Frames

Letter rack

Boxes

Toy chest

Flower pots

Place mats

School desk

Papier-mache bowls

Mock books

Notebooks

For kids

Key hanger

Furnishing with decoupage: Print room

Tiles

Doors and windows

Index.