Decoupage (fr. decouper — "cut out") is a type of decoration, which involves applying an appliqué to a surface and then fixing the image with varnish. This coating gives the impression of a real pattern.
The technique originated in medieval Germany as a way to decorate furniture. England picked up this wave during the Victorian era. The heyday of decoupage falls on the 17th century, when Venetian craftsmen used it to create the inlay
illusion on furniture. This is how the art of the poor, Arte Povera, appeared.
Today decoupage is experiencing a rebirth. It is actively used to decorate accessories, dishes and household items. As a material, three-layered napkins are used. The resulting image can be aged with craquelure varnish, which creates the appearance of a cracked picture.
Today decoupage is experiencing a rebirth. It is actively used to decorate accessories, dishes and household items. As a material, three-layered napkins are used. The resulting image can be aged with craquelure varnish, which creates the appearance of a cracked picture.
