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Decoupage started as a small part of The Artful Crafter website. But, mainly in response to your questions, we have become more involved in the subject.

People are noticing. In addition to the questions we receive about the art, The Artful Crafter was listed as one of the top three decoupage websites in the HGTV.com decoupage forum.

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The Art of Decoupage
The history of this classic art form.

Advanced Decoupage Projects
Being versatile.

3D Archival Decoupage
How to Create 3D Archival Decoupage

Altered Paint Cans
How to make altered paint cans using decoupage techniques.

Avoid Decoupage Problems by Choosing Compatible Media
How to determine if media are compatible and suitable for your decoupage project.

Beginning Decoupage
How to decoupage a desk top.

Best Decoupage Products
Replacements for tried and true Mod Podge.

Bleeding Tissue Decoupage
Creating special effects.

Bubbles in Decoupage
Tips to help remove tiny bubbles from decoupage glass plates.

Bubbles in Decoupage Finishes
How to eliminate bubbles when using Mod Podge.

Bubbles on Non-Porous Decoupage Surfaces
Tips for eliminating bubbles when using non-porous surfaces.

Burning Decoupage Candles
Is it safe to burn decoupage candles?

Christmas Keepsake Album
A Christmas scrapbook layout using decoupage methods.

Decorated Decoupage Box
Add 3D clay adornments to a decoupage box.

Decoupage Angled Glass Plates
How to get a perfect fit everytime.

Decoupage Bathroom Wall Tiles
Decoupage finishes for wet areas.

Decoupage a Bookcase
Some tips on how to decoupage a bookcase using kindergartners' artwork.

Decoupage Box with Beach Scene
A reiminder of sunny vacations.

Decoupage Bubbles
How to get a smooth finish.

Decoupage Candles
How to decoupage wax candles.

Decoupage Candle Holders & Napkin Rings
Make candle holders and matching napkin rings with decoupage methods.

Decoupage on Canvas
Some tips for decoupaging on a canvas backing.

Decoupage Cardboard Pendants
Create authentic looking pendants using cardboard.

Decoupage Ceramic Tea Kettle
Ways to decorate a ceramic tea kettle, including decoupage.

Decoupage Children's Furniture
Tips on protecting art and creating a durable finish.

Decoupage Clay Pots
How to protect decoupage on outdoor clay pots.

Decoupage Clay Flower Pot
Special Media for Pots That Will Hold Live Plants.

Decoupage on China
How to decoupage an old china lamp.

Decoupage Cloisonn� Cross
Create a bejeweled cross out of cardbaord and paint.

Decoupage Coasters
How to decoupage photos on drink coasters.

Decoupage Condensation
Dealing with condensation between layers of a decoupage project.

Gold Leaf Decoupage Coasters
How to make colorful gold leaf coasters.

Decoupage Comics on Wood
Preventing ink bleed when decoupaging comics.

Decoupage Crackle Finishes
Tips on finishing off a crackle finish project.

Decoupage Defects
Fixing defects in finished decoupage projects.

Decoupage Egg
A clever way to decorate Easter eggs.

Decoupage Fabric on Flowerpots
Getting a smooth waterproof finish.

Decoupage Fabric onto Walls
How to decoupage fabric pieces onto walls.

Decoupage Faux Tiles
How to obtain a realistic and durable finish.

Crackle Decoupage Finishes
How to create a crackled wood finish.

Decoupage Finishes for Commercial Use - Part One
Heavy duty decoupage finishes - two part epoxies.

Decoupage Finishes for Commercial Use - Part Two
Heavy duty decoupage finishes - hardwood floor finishes.

Decoupage on Glass
Creating museum quality plates using decoupage.

Decoupage Glass Plates
Fixing problems after the project is done.

Decoupage Glory Box (Hope Chest)
How to Decoupage a Hope Chest, a.k.a. Glory Box.

Decoupage Ideas
Where to look for inspiration for decoupage projects.

Decoupage Image Transfer
A simple way to transfer images.

Decoupage Lamp
Making an elegant lamp.

Decoupage on MDF
Do you have to seal MDF before applying decoupage?

Decoupage Medieval Engraved Glazed Tile Cross Pendant
Create a beautiful medieval cross pendant using cardboard.

Decoupage Methods
Advice and methods on how to make a professional decoupage project.

Decoupage Motorcycles
How to decoupage a motorcycle.

Decoupage over Oil Stain
Products to use to decoupage over oil stained wood.

Decoupage Outdoor Pinic Table
Decoupage to withstand the weather.

Decoupage Pendant
Creating a durable finish.

Decoupage Photos
How to add photos to a decoupage project.

Decoupage Photos On Trays
Personalizing trays with decoupage.

Decoupage Plastic Cups
Are decoupaged plastic cups safe to use?

Decoupage on MDF vs. Wood
The advantages and disadvantages of using MDF rather than wood for decoupage.

Decoupage an Old Trunk
The proper steps for a good decoupage project.

Decoupage on Old Furniture
Tips on how to prepare old furniture for decoupage.

Decoupage Pastels
How to prepare pastel drawings for decoupage.

Decoupage Patterns
Some inspiration for decoupage wall hangings.

Decoupage Picture Frames
Help making decoupage picture frames more durable.

Decoupage Plant Markers
Create colorful markers for your garden.

Decoupage Photos on Bar
How to adhere and seal photos on a wood bar.

Decoupage on Plastic
How to prepare plastic furniture for decoupage.

Decoupage Problems
A probable cause of air bubbles in a decoupage project.

Another Decoupage Problem
Tips for dealing with bleeding, air bubbles and lumping in decoupage projects.

Decoupage for Profit
Tips on how to create and sell decoupage crafts.

Decoupage a Silhouette on Tile
How to choose the right paper to decoupage a silhouette onto tile.

Decoupage Spice Jar Labels
How to create original labels with a scanner and another way to prevent ink bleed.

Decoupage a Skateboard
More on weatherproof, durable decoupage finishes.

Decoupage Tips for Beginners
Help to get a perfect result.

Decoupage on Teak
Tips on decoupaging teak vases.

Decoupage Trivets
Decoupage that can stand up to heat.

Decoupage Under Glass
Tips on painting glass before applying decoupage.

Decoupage versus Decals
Pros and cons of each method.

Decoupage Vintage Plaques
Aging your decoupage project.

Decoupage Wallpaper
Using wallpaper to change a tabletop.

Decoupage Wall Tiles
How to decoupage wall tiles.

Decoupage a Unique Wedding Memento
How to decoupage a wedding announcement and photo plaque.

Decoupaging a Clawfoot Bathtub
Tips for successfully decoupaging a cast iron claw foot bath tub.

Decoupaging Wooden Chairs
How to adhere pictures to your decoupage project.

Decoupage Worldwide
No matter where you live, decoupage materials are available right at your fingertips.

Durable Decoupage Finishes
Durable finishes for ceramic cups.

Durable Decoupage Finishes for Tables
Finishes that stand up to use.

Embedding Objects in Table Tops
Tips on embedding and protecting objects in table tops.

Fabric Decoupage
Fabric decoupage is easy.

Free Art for Your Decoupage Projects
Where to find free artwork for decoupage.

Gorillas for Decoupage
Where to find gorilla art for your decoupage.

Heat Resistant Decoupage Finishes
Thinking outside of the box.

'Mixed Media' Decoupage
How to mix oil and water media in decoupage.

How to Prevent Ink Bleeding In Decoupage Projects
Tips on how to prevent ink bleeding in decoupage projects.

Paper Tole 3D Decoupage
How to make 3D paper tole decoupage greeting cards.

Peeling Decoupage Finishes
Dealing with peeling and yellowing finishes.

Faux Photo Finish
How to apply a photo to solid objects creating a faux screen print look.

Preventing Decoupage Yellowing
What causes yellowing and how to prevent it.

Removing Decoupage Mistakes
There's always a solution with decoupage.

Secret Box Book
How to make a secret hide away.

Solving Decoupage Problems
Making adjustments to the decoupage medium.

Texturized Decoupage
What is the method used to add texture to decoupage pieces?

The Rainbow Bridge
A decoupaged tribute to our departed pets.

Vintage Look Decoupage
Dressing up a poster.

Wood Finishes for Decoupage
Tips on how to prepare wood surfaces for decoupage, plus a discussion of available finishes.

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Recommended Reading

These books are excellent resources for decoupeurs. Not only do you get tips and techniques, but also artwork that you can use in your own projects.