Decoupage Designs

Nerida Singleton brings together a range of objects from many collections, creating images which decoupage artists can use. The book sets out to provide inspriation for those who wish to create works of art, but who are not skilled painters. There are combinations of items such as jewellery, dolls, embroideries, Chinese vases, porcelain, silver frames, bears, dried flowers, pansies and roses. The book follows the development of decoupage from the lacquer furniture finishes of China and Japan, to the traditional hand-coloured black and white style, through to the Victorian Romantic and whimsical style which is popular today. New and modern designs are also featured. This book is designed to provide inspiration for experienced decoupage artists who want to create his or her own designs, as well as for beginners who wish to use the designs of the author.