http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Karen+Le+Blanc Arts and Crafts Karen Le Blanc Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=64538&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Some tools are essential for decoupage, such as scissors, glue, varnish, cotton swabs, damp rag and various images of all kind of sources. Its also a good idea to have tweezers, craft knife, cutting mat, paint brushes, craft roller, piece of sponge, metal ruler, colored pencils, water soluble pen an... Arts and Crafts Karen Le Blanc Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=67346&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Almost any surface can be used for decoupage, but different surfaces will require different treatment. Traditionally, wooden objects are used, especially furniture. But any smooth surface can be decoupaged. Trays, boxes, and picture frames are ideal for the beginner. Before you begin, make sure that... Arts and Crafts Karen Le Blanc Mon, 03 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=61531&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Decoupage (day-coo-parj) is from the French word couper, which means to cut. The term refers to the technique where surfaces are decorated with pictures of cut out paper and buried in layers of varnish. Almost anything can be covered by decoupage: wood, metals and ceramics are the most common surfac...