Filled with long-forgotten techniques, this highly original manual will open your eyes to the multitude of possibilities this craft offers. “What was previously considered a cut-and-paste hobby suitable only for children has now been re-elevated into a design-wise craft....Boswell has applied a wonderful sense of contemporary design to an old craft.”—Booklist.
Enjoying a revival over the past few years, decoupage no longer requires that traditional images be buried under innumerable coats of heavy varnish. Nowadays--particularly with the array of classy gift-wrap and the quick-drying coatings widely available--this craft allows for a great deal of creativity and experimentation. The Decoupage Book offers a wealth of information on materials and techniques for both the traditional and more contemporary approaches. Ranging from boxes, frames, plates, and lamps to dimensional pictures, art collages, folding screens, and furniture, the projects are well explained and nicely photographed.