An overview of decoupage
The art of coating objects with cut out pieces of paper. When finished to a high standard this paper will look like inlay or paint work. It has also been called paper-mosaics.
A history of decoupage
It is thought that the art of decorating objects with paper started in China and then came to Europe via the Venetian trade routes.
Decoupage became a craze in the 18th century, with both royalty and ladies of court. You can see the work of Mary Delany in the Enlightenment Gallery at the British Museum.
Tools of the trade
Paper scissors with pointed ends.
Decoupage glue or pva
Clothes or sponges to remove any spilt or excess glue.
