CRAFT > DECOUPAGE

Découpage is the art of cutting and gluing colored paper on different mediums, in combination with special paint effects, gold leaf and other decorative elements. “Decoupage” actually comes from the French word “decouper,” which means "to cut out" or "cut" from something else. Commonly, an object like a small box or an item of furniture is covered by cutouts from magazines or from purpose-manufactured papers. Projects are enhanced not only with papers and fabric, but with painting effects, gold leaf, ink, embellishments, and even other mediums. Using this technique you can also repurpose and upcycle old furniture, plates, cans, bottles etc.

Surface - Here are common surfaces:
a. Wood
b. Tin
c. Glass
d. Ceramic
e. Metal
f. Fabric (including clothing and shoes)
g. Terra Cotta

Once you decide on a surface, you’ll pick something you want to adhere to the surface:
a. Paper
b. Fabric
c. Tissue Paper
d. Napkins
e. Stickers
f. Wrapping Paper

Medium - Many believe that a decoupage medium is simply school glue or a vinegar/water/corn starch, but that is not the case. Life of your article depends on how good your medium is. It has ingredients and properties that a regular school/craft glue doesn’t have.

You won’t need to make a huge investment to get started, It isn't difficult but you need to practice and master it under an expert guidance. Our Instructors will not only share inside secrets of Decoupage but will also tell you how to incorporate other techniques like stenciling, distressing, texturing, blending, stamping etc into Decoupage. So, put your creative skills to good use and create your masterpiece.