The Decoupage Collection: New Ideas and Techniques for Stylish EffectsThe refined, versatile art of decoupage is the key to creating items that perfectly suit your own personal style. Clear explanations, a detailed discussion of tools and techniques, and how-to photographs introduce sophisticated yet simple ways to decorate everyday objects by applying cut-out designs with glue, paint, and an eye for style. 130 color photos. |
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The Decoupage Collection: New Ideas and Techniques for Stylish Effects Maggie Philo No preview available - 1997 |
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acetate achieve the look acrylic gel medium acrylic paint acrylic varnish adhesive areas arrangement background basic découpage techniques black-and-white border brown wax bucket clear shellac coats of acrylic coats of matt coats of varnish complete the projects copyright-free cracks craquelure cupboard damp sponge decorate dishcloth edges effect fibreboard finish flower pots Follow the basic Follow the instructions frame giftwrap gilded glaze gluing images latex paint layers of varnish leave to dry look Paint low-tack mail-order mail-order catalog masking tape matt varnish metal leaf mineral spirit motifs paint colours painted surface pansy paper towel pencil photocopies piece planter primer printing roller raw umber remove repositional rottenstone sandpaper satin scalpel sconce sea sponge seal shade sheet simple smooth soft steel wool stencil brush Stipple stripes texture three coats tray Victorian scraps water-based white glue wood stain wrapping paper yellow