It does not matter if you are a novice or a professional, decoupage is a great craft to experiment with. You can easily create beautiful and useful works of art using pictures cut out from magazines, wrapping paper, and other sources. If you want to learn more about the craft of decoupage and find a large collection of new projects, check out these fascinating books.
1. Absolute Beginner's Decoupage
Subtitled 'The Simple Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Beautiful Decoupage', the art of decoupage is explained clearly in these pages, enabling even novices to master all the basic techniques needed to create an endless array of beautifully decorated pieces.
2. New Crafts: Decoupage
Projects in this book vary greatly in difficulty so there is something for everyone. The introduction explains in detail all materials needed to produce stunning decoupage projects, as well as practical advice. The introduction is followed by 25 projects including a Zebra-Print Chest of Drawers, a Gilded Mirror Frame, and a Headboard.
3. All New Decoupage
Lavishly illustrated with more than 140 photos, this book offers not only clear, step-by-step instructions, but also a superb range of unique ideas with each stunning photograph. Items as diverse as ceramic and porcelain bowls and cups, a duvet cover and a toilet seat have been decoupaged using various new and adapted techniques.
4. Leslie Linsey's Decoupage
An introduction to the popular craft of decoupage explains how to transform ordinary objects into treasured works of art for the home, providing step-by-step instructions on how to decorate a wide range of objects, from small boxes to large pieces of furniture, and from flea market finds to attic treasures.
5. Stylish Decoupage
Steeped in tradition, people have been practicing this popular craft for hundreds of years, but this book takes a new look at decoupage and brings it up-to-date with bright, fresh ideas that update the vintage craft of decoupage.
6. Napkin Decoupage
This is a handy guide to help you create a variety of decoupaged projects using napkins! It features step-by-step instructions for over 35 fun projects. You can make a jewelry box, a tea set, decorative bags, a watering can, cushions, lamps, and more.