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Decoupage (or découpage) is the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cutouts onto it in combination with special paint effects, gold leaf and so on. Commonly an object like a small box or an item of furniture is covered by cutouts from magazines or from purpose-manufactured papers. Each layer is sealed with varnishes (often multiple coats) until the "stuck on" appearance disappears and the result looks like painting or inlay work.

Common household materials can be used to create effects. Here is a short list of supplies:

• Something to decoupage onto: examples include furniture, photograph albums, plates, ceramics, shelving, frames, mirrors.
• Pictures to decoupage with: these can come from myriad sources, such as newspapers, magazines, catalogs, books, printed clip art, wrapping paper, greeting cards, fabric, tissue paper, lace.
• Cutting utensil: Scissors, craft knife (X-Acto) or razor blades
• Glue: standard white glue works best if it is diluted with a little water, and specialty glues can be found in most crafting stores.
• Smoother: popsicle sticks or a brayer (a specialized tool like a miniature rolling pin designed to help remove wrinkles, remove excess glue and smooth pictures)
• Glue Spreader: cotton swabs, paint brushes, or sponges.
• Rags, sponges, tissue paper to help wipe up glue and other clean up.
• Sealer: Glue or other decoupage medium. Alternatively, polyurethane, spray acrylic or other lacquers are usually used.

Source: wikipedia.org
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