So, I was looking around Facebook, and I came across a site that had an absolute gorgeous dresser on sale. I could not believe what I was looking at. The bottom layer of paint was the brightest blue I had ever seen, and the edges were a darker color. It looked like a cloud, not a stormy cloud which by my description you would think it would be. In the middle of this cloud was the most beautiful wolf and dreamcatcher. So, I stopped to look at this gorgeous piece of art to see how much they were asking for it and to see how this was made. The price was spot on and the process of putting the wolf and dreamcatcher on was called Decoupage.
The name they call it is Decoupage. I will be telling you a lot about this “dimensional” art form here.
Stay tuned next week for a little more information.
Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by gluing paper cutouts (like pictures, napkins, or prints) onto it and then sealing it with layers of varnish or glue. The finished surface looks smooth and often has a painted-on effect.
People use decoupage to decorate:
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Furniture (tables, dressers, chairs)
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Boxes, trays, and frames
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Glass, ceramics, and candles
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Wall art
It’s a budget-friendly craft because you can transform plain or old items into beautiful, customized pieces with just paper, glue, and sealer.