The now popular decoupage , that is, the technique of decorating objects with carved patterns or ornaments, as well as further varnishing for durability, actually has deep roots. So, we will tell briefly about the history of decoupage.
History of technology decoupage
We can say with confidence that the history of decoupage is long and interesting. The East Siberian nomads began to decorate this way of burial in the first place. Later, this technique was first adopted by Chinese peasants, who cut out boxes from boxes, lanterns and windows in the 12th century, and then European countries.
The history of the emergence of decoupage as an art form begins with Germany, where in the XV century decorated with carved pictures of furniture. After decoupage gradually began to engage in other countries. In Italy, he was called the art of the poor. The fact is that the country had fashionable furniture from Japan or China with inlays in Asian style. It was very difficult to get such a thing. But the Venetian masters found a way out in the imitation of the oriental style, covering the pasted drawings with several layers of lacquer.
Very popular was this art at the court of Louis XVI, the French king (XVIII century). The recognition of decoupage in England came in the Victorian era (II half of the XIX century). At the same time, technology has become very widespread, one might say, even mass. After the First World War, the technique became an affordable hobby for both residents of the United States.
But in Russia decoupage gained popularity only at the beginning of the XXI century.
New techniques in decoupage
Now, some new methods have been added to the traditional methods of this technique. So, for example, the new in decoupage can be called the use of three-layer napkins with drawings (napkin technique). Computer technologies allowed to create three-dimensional models, as well as print any pictures you like for your own creations. Massively produced decoupage cards, that is, prepared for working on a special paper image.
In addition, available in specialized stores means (primer, paint, pastes) allow you to cover the decor with almost any surface.