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	The technique was used in China to decorate items as early as the 12th century. It became popular in Italy during the 17th century and from there the practice spread throughout Europe and was much used by '''[[The Victorians]]''' ''(in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, Mr Bingley refers to 'covering screens' as one of the pursuits of 'a truly accomplished young lady')''. Developments in printing technology led to the production of pre-cut pictures and shapes ''(later known as 'scraps')'' for decorating furniture. Decoupage Papers are available today from craft shops and suppliers.		The technique was used in China to decorate items as early as the 12th century. It became popular in Italy during the 17th century and from there the practice spread throughout Europe and was much used by the '''[[:Category:The Victorians\|Victorians]]''' ''(in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, Mr Bingley refers to 'covering screens' as one of the pursuits of 'a truly accomplished young lady')''. Developments in printing technology led to the production of pre-cut pictures and shapes ''(later known as 'scraps')'' for decorating furniture. Decoupage Papers are available today from craft shops and suppliers.

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	The technique was used in China to decorate items as early as the 12th century. It became popular in Italy during the 17th century and from there the practice spread throughout Europe and was much used by ~~the~~ Victorians ''(in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, Mr Bingley refers to 'covering screens' as one of the pursuits of 'a truly accomplished young lady')''. Developments in printing technology led to the production of pre-cut pictures and shapes ''(later known as 'scraps')'' for decorating furniture. Decoupage Papers are available today from craft shops and suppliers.		The technique was used in China to decorate items as early as the 12th century. It became popular in Italy during the 17th century and from there the practice spread throughout Europe and was much used by '''[[The Victorians]]''' ''(in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, Mr Bingley refers to 'covering screens' as one of the pursuits of 'a truly accomplished young lady')''. Developments in printing technology led to the production of pre-cut pictures and shapes ''(later known as 'scraps')'' for decorating furniture. Decoupage Papers are available today from craft shops and suppliers.

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	The technique was used in China to decorate items as early as the 12th century. It became popular in Italy during the 17th century and from there the practice spread throughout Europe and was much used by the Victorians ''(in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, Mr Bingley refers to 'covering screens' as one of the pursuits of 'a truly accomplished young lady')''. Developments in printing technology led to the production of pre-cut pictures and shapes ''(later known as 'scraps')'' for decorating furniture. Decoupage Papers are available today from craft shops and suppliers.		The technique was used in China to decorate items as early as the 12th century. It became popular in Italy during the 17th century and from there the practice spread throughout Europe and was much used by the Victorians ''(in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, Mr Bingley refers to 'covering screens' as one of the pursuits of 'a truly accomplished young lady')''. Developments in printing technology led to the production of pre-cut pictures and shapes ''(later known as 'scraps')'' for decorating furniture. Decoupage Papers are available today from craft shops and suppliers.

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			=====Description=====
			[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decoupage '''Decoupage'''] is a method of applying a surface decoration to an object by cutting out coloured shapes and pictures ''(usually from paper)'' and sticking them on to otherwise plain objects.
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	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decoupage '''Decoupage'''] is a method of applying a surface decoration to an object by cutting out coloured shapes and pictures ''(usually from paper)'' and sticking them on to otherwise plain objects.
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			=====Uses=====
	The technique was used in China to decorate items as early as the 12th century. It became popular in Italy during the 17th century and from there the practice spread throughout Europe and was much used by the Victorians ''(in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, Mr Bingley refers to 'covering screens' as one of the pursuits of 'a truly accomplished young lady')''. Developments in printing technology led to the production of pre-cut pictures and shapes ''(later known as 'scraps')'' for decorating furniture. Decoupage Papers are available today from craft shops and suppliers.		The technique was used in China to decorate items as early as the 12th century. It became popular in Italy during the 17th century and from there the practice spread throughout Europe and was much used by the Victorians ''(in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, Mr Bingley refers to 'covering screens' as one of the pursuits of 'a truly accomplished young lady')''. Developments in printing technology led to the production of pre-cut pictures and shapes ''(later known as 'scraps')'' for decorating furniture. Decoupage Papers are available today from craft shops and suppliers.

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	See [http://www.wikihow.com/Decoupage '''How to Decoupage'''] and [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0053l1v '''How To Make A Scrapbook'''] for videos which show how to do it.		See [http://www.wikihow.com/Decoupage '''How to Decoupage'''] and [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0053l1v '''How To Make A Scrapbook'''] for videos which show how to do it.


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	See [http://www.wikihow.com/Decoupage '''How to Decoupage'''] and [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0053l1v '''How To Make A Scrapbook'''] for videos which show how to do it.		See [http://www.wikihow.com/Decoupage '''How to Decoupage'''] and [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0053l1v '''How To Make A Scrapbook'''] for videos which show how to do it.


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			See also '''[[Appliqué]]''', '''[[Marquetry]]''', '''[[Inlay]]''' and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collage '''Collage''']

	See [http://www.wikihow.com/Decoupage '''How to Decoupage'''] and [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0053l1v '''How To Make A Scrapbook'''] for videos which show how to do it.		See [http://www.wikihow.com/Decoupage '''How to Decoupage'''] and [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0053l1v '''How To Make A Scrapbook'''] for videos which show how to do it.

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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decoupage '''Decoupage'''] is a method of applying a surface decoration to an object by cutting out coloured shapes and pictures ''(usually from paper)'' and sticking them on to otherwise plain objects.

The technique was used in China to decorate items as early as the 12th century. It became popular in Italy during the 17th century and from there the practice spread throughout Europe and was much used by the Victorians ''(in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, Mr Bingley refers to 'covering screens' as one of the pursuits of 'a truly accomplished young lady')''. Developments in printing technology led to the production of pre-cut pictures and shapes ''(later known as 'scraps')'' for decorating furniture. Decoupage Papers are available today from craft shops and suppliers.

The pieces of paper can be stuck on to the surface with a suitable '''[[Adhesive Types|Adhesive]]''' such as '''[[Glues and Pastes|PVA]]''' and once covered, the object is then given several coats of varnish or laquer to produce a shiny durable finish.
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Thinned coats of '''[[Glues and Pastes|PVA]]''' could be used to simulate varnishing.
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See [http://www.wikihow.com/Decoupage '''How to Decoupage'''] and [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0053l1v '''How To Make A Scrapbook'''] for videos which show how to do it.