Have you ever heard about decoupage but wondered what it is? Wonder no longer.
Decoupage was very popular about forty years ago. We don't see it used nearly so often but maybe we need to look toward the past and add what we know now to create something truly original.
Decoupage is a craft form that seals pictures on wood under a clear coat. Typically someone would cut pictures out of a magazine or greeting card. The pictures would then be glued onto a wooden box or other wooden item. Once dry the crafter would apply numerous coats of clear varnish or polyeurathane making sure to sand in between each coat. The end result would be a picture embedded under the depth of acrylic.
I mentioned earlier combining current knowledge with an old venue. What about blending digital photography with the techniques of decoupage? We have the options of using many different types of papers and inks. Instead of decoupaging a picture of a little generic boy on the back of a child's rocker, we can now decoupage a photo of the child the chair is intended for.
We can also add other method's of embellishing. In addition to a photo, why not add gold leafing or stamping with permanent ink. The possibilities are endless. Give it a try. You might be surprised at the results.
