Decoupage

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Decoupage (from the French, decoupe, meaning to cut out) entails gluing cut-out pictures to an object and covering with varnish. It's a fun and easy way to decorate just about anything, from small household items to large pieces of furniture. Find out just how simple it is to personalise your favourite things with these seventeen gorgeous projects, suitable for beginners and also as a source of inspiration for those who have already got some experience of this lovely craft. Projects include: jewellery box, chair, bookcase, desk, dressing screen, chest of drawers. Projects previously published in Making Magazine.

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Guild of Master Craftsmen (GMC) Publications publishes books which are valued by professional craftsmen and women and enjoyed by keen amateurs alike. Our diverse range of titles covers woodworking, DIY, gardening and all manner of craft subjects, from knitting and sewing to jewellery-making, doll's house, upholstery, paper crafts and more. Our authors are experts in their fields and we take care to produce books that are hardworking and practical, as well as beautiful to look at. From guides and how-to books for beginners to technique-packed, project-based titles, we have something for everyone - no matter what your skill or hobby.