Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Can you say decoupage?

 Decoupage (pronounced day-co-pahge) is the process of applying an image to the surface of a hard object. Rebecca figured we could do this with glass discs and fun papers and even fabric and embroidery. The image above is paper.
 This one is a hand-colored embroidered flower, as is the one below.

 This indigo blue image is from a vintage Korean fabric called ramie. It is made from the stems of a thistle. It is very strong, stronger than linen.
 We bought the entire roll. It is only 14 inches wide, because it is woven on narrow looms.
This ruby red star has a satin polka dot center. the adhesive used to apply the fabric or paper to the glass makes a raised glass-like finish.

5 comments:

Jessica said...

I LOVE these new stars you are making! Especially the blue with blue and white polka dots. If I had some extra money I would buy all three of those. So beautiful!

Ann said...

Such a fun, new addition to star making! You're gonna make millions.

Ben said...

what will they (you) think of next?!

Ben said...

what will they (you) think of next?!

No Big Dill said...

the orange.

the orange is not just beautiful, it's magnificent!