Decoupage: meaning, definitions and examples

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decoupage

 

[ หˆdษ›kษ™หŒpษ‘หส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

craft technique

Decoupage is a craft technique that involves decorating an object by gluing colored paper cutouts onto it. This is typically finished with a coat of varnish or lacquer to give it a polished look. It can be used on various surfaces, including wood, glass, and ceramics.

Synonyms

collage, paper arts

Examples of usage

  • She decorated the box using decoupage.
  • Decoupage techniques were used to create the artwork.
  • He learned decoupage at the art class.
  • Her favorite hobby is decoupage on furniture.

Translations

Translations of the word "decoupage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น decoupage

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‡เค•เฅ‹เคชเฅ‡เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dekupage

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ decoupage

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะบัƒะฟะฐะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ decoupage

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ณใƒ‘ใƒผใ‚ธใƒฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcoupage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decoupage

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dekupaj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ์ฝ”ํŒŒ์ฃผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠูƒูˆุจุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ decoupage

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ decoupage

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ dรฉcoupage

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ decoupage

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ decoupage

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะบัƒะฟะฐะถ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ™แƒฃแƒžแƒแƒŸแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dekupaj

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decoupage

Etymology

The term 'decoupage' comes from the French word 'decouper,' which means 'to cut out.' The craft likely originated in the 12th century when the Chinese began decorating their furniture and objects with intricately cut paper designs. It gained popularity in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, especially in France, where it was adopted by bourgeois society as an affordable means of embellishing their belongings. Artists and craftsmen refined decoupage techniques, using it not just for decorative purposes but also as a means of artistic expression. Over time, decoupage evolved into various forms and practices, blending with other artistic disciplines and remaining a cherished craft for home decor and personalized art projects.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,007, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.