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Découpage

Découpage. (ooh la la!). What is it?. Decoupage - from french word "decouper" ("to cut") Paper cut-outs are glued onto an object to decorate it Every layer is sealed with varnish (traditionally 30-40 layers). Where did it come from?. Originated in Florence, Italy (1700s )

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Découpage

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  1. Découpage (ooh la la!)

  2. What is it? Decoupage - from french word "decouper" ("to cut") Paper cut-outs are glued onto an object to decorate it Every layer is sealed with varnish (traditionally 30-40 layers)

  3. Where did it come from? Originated in Florence,Italy (1700s) - mostly furniture (also boxes, frames, plaques) - Combined decoupage with other techniques (gilt, wood carving) - Inspired by Chinese lacquer boxes - tried to imitate this process on furniture - lacca contrafatta, italian for 'counterfeit lacquer'

  4. Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box, circa 1850. Florentine style box (decoupage), 1800s

  5. Poor man's art Italians started using copies of fashion designs and popular artwork, instead of copying Chinese designs. Became known as "poor man's art" Household items could be used to make something beautiful... ... newspapers, magazines, catalogs, books, printed clip art, wrapping paper, greeting cards, fabric, tissue paper, lace.

  6. Our first Creative Crafts project: Identity Boxes Goals: Using decoupage, create a box that tells about who you are Create a sense of unity ("oneness") through use of color, shape, or other elements Demonstrate strong craftsmanship

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