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Meaning of "decoupage" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DECOUPAGE

From French, from découper to cut out, from de- + couper to cut.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DECOUPAGE

decoupage  [ˌdeɪkuːˈpɑːʒ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DECOUPAGE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Decoupage is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DECOUPAGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Decoupage

Decoupage 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 until the "stuck on" appearance disappears and the result looks like painting or inlay work. The traditional technique used 30 to 40 layers of varnish which were then sanded to a polished finish. 3D decoupage is the art of creating a 3D image by cutting out elements of varying sizes from a series of identical images and layering them on top of each other, usually with adhesive foam spacers between each layer to give the image more depth. Pyramid decoupage is a process similar to 3D decoupage. In pyramid decoupage, a series of identical images are cut into progressively smaller, identical shapes which are layered and fixed with adhesive foam spacers to create a 3D "pyramid" effect.

Definition of decoupage in the English dictionary

The definition of decoupage in the dictionary is the art or process of decorating a surface with shapes or illustrations cut from paper, card, etc. Other definition of decoupage is anything produced by this technique.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DECOUPAGE


arbitrage
ˈɑːbɪˌtrɑːʒ
barrage
ˈbærɑːʒ
bricolage
ˈbrɪkəˌlɑːʒ
camouflage
ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ
collage
kəˈlɑːʒ
dressage
ˈdrɛsɑːʒ
entourage
ˈɒntʊˌrɑːʒ
espionage
ˈɛspɪəˌnɑːʒ
etage
eɪˈtɑːʒ
Farage
ˈfˈærɑːʒ
garage
ˈɡærɑːʒ
massage
ˈmæsɑːʒ
mirage
mɪˈrɑːʒ
montage
mɒnˈtɑːʒ
paysage
ˌpeɪˈzɑːʒ
plage
plɑːʒ
sabotage
ˈsæbəˌtɑːʒ
sondage
sɒnˈdɑːʒ
triage
ˈtriːˌɑːʒ
vernissage
ˌvɜːnɪˈsɑːʒ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DECOUPAGE

decorating
decoration
decorative
decorative art
decoratively
decorativeness
decorator
decorous
decorously
decorousness
decorticate
decortication
decorticator
decorum
decouple
decoupler
decoupling
decoy
decoy duck
decoyer

WORDS THAT END LIKE DECOUPAGE

contents page
creepage
equipage
front page
front-page
full-page
groupage
home page
on the rampage
on the same page
page
rampage
scrappage
seepage
slippage
stoppage
title page
to make the front page
warpage
web page

Synonyms and antonyms of decoupage in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «decoupage» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DECOUPAGE

Find out the translation of decoupage to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of decoupage from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «decoupage» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

剪纸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

decoupage
570 millions of speakers

English

decoupage
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

decoupage
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دكبج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

декупаж
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

decoupage
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডেকুপেজ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

découpage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Decoupage
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Serviettentechnik
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

デコパージュ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

데쿠 파주
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Decoupage
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

decoupage
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டீகூபேஜ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डेकोओपेज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Oymacılık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

decoupage
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

decoupage
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

декупаж
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

decoupage
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

decoupage
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

decoupage
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

decoupage
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

decoupage
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of decoupage

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DECOUPAGE»

The term «decoupage» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.708 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DECOUPAGE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about decoupage

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DECOUPAGE»

Discover the use of decoupage in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to decoupage and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Decoupage
All you need is a pair of scissors, several cut-out pictures, adhesive and a clean background surface. The principles of decoupage are easy to master, and this inspiring new book gives practical advice on all the basic techniques.
Maggie Pryce, 2000
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Manning on Decoupage
Clear explanations of every step of every procedure by man who probably knows more about craft than anyone. 91 drawings, over 100 photographs. Index.
Hiram Manning, 1980
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The Decoupage Sourcebook
Introduces the techniques and equipment required for decoupage, and provides pages of ready to use decoupage motifs.
Jocasta Innes, Stewart Walton, 1995
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Decoupage the Easy Way
Presents basic information on decoupage supplies and techniques and provides color-illustrated step-by-step instructions for more than eighty projects that use memorabilia, black-and-white prints, special surface treatments, and photographs ...
Plaid, 2002
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Decoupage: original ideas for more than 50 quick and easy ...
If you wish to take up a new craft, what could be easier than decoupage? It really can be done anywhere. All you need are fine-pointed scissors — nail scissors will do very well — and PVA glue, which works both as an adhesive and as a ...
Juliet Bawden, 1998
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Fresh Ideas in Decoupage
Presents a guide to decoupage and integrates staining, stamping, and texturing into a variety of projects, including bowls, memory boxes, napkins, and wrapping paper.
Colette George, 2005
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Napkin Decoupage: Simple Clever Effective
*A practical and inspiring guide to a popular papercrafting subject*Features clear step-by-step instructions plus variation ideas for maximum creative choice*Handy hints and tips feature for every projectIn this innovative craft book, ...
Deborah Morbin, Tracy Boomer, 2005
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Decoupage: over 20 decorative projects for the home
This instructional volume features 20 specially commissioned projects by today's leading artists and craftsmen, ranging from a door plaque decorated with Victorian angels to a stunning wall frieze in an architectural theme. 250+ color ...
Josephine Whitfield, 1997
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Decoupage: The Big Picture Sourcebook
Over 550 florals, animals, letters, shells, period costumes, frames, and much more. Printed on one side of page. 8 color plates. Instructions.
Eleanor Hasbrouck Rawlings, 1975
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New Decoupage: Transforming Your Home With Paper, Glue, and ...
Complemented by a concise history of the art of decoupage, a guide to the fundamental techniques of the modern craft provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for more than eighteen creative projects, ranging from the simple to the ...
Durwin Rice, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DECOUPAGE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term decoupage is used in the context of the following news items.
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Summer library programs show students the heroes around them
Starr Parra, 13, makes a decoupage box with comics during a Comic Con event held at the Shanklin Library in Denver on Monday. «Lincoln Times-News, Jul 15»
2
Greece Moves Back in With Parents
"We did change his bedroom into a craft area for our decoupage flowerpots, but I'm sure he'll get used to the basement once the asbestos is ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
3
Mukilteo artist's decorated eggs to be featured in show
The show will also feature a variety of styles of egg art, including pysanky, faberge, decoupage, carved and diorama. Egg art goes back ... «Edmonds Beacon, Jul 15»
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Decoupage in the DRC - the Art of Redecorating Political Landscapes
DRC President Joseph Kabila has announced that he will enact a constitutionally mandated process known as 'decoupage' to create 26 new ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
5
How to Make Wood Candle Holders from Old Building Blocks
... look especially cute when made with building blocks that have clearly seen a lot of love, but you could also stain or decoupage them first. «Crafting A Green World, Jul 15»
6
Library Offers Comic Book Art Workshop
Participants can decoupage a provided art box or a picture frame using old comic books. Another option for participants is to bring a pair of their ... «The Missourian, Jul 15»
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Around Town: Summer theater, science of Spider-Man at Oneida …
Jazz up your stuff with unique comic book decoupage for a style that's all your own. A lunch box, compact, coffee can, trinket box, sunglasses, ... «Oneida Dispatch, Jul 15»
8
Tasty treats made easy
If you have ever wanted to know how to make his and hers cow cake toppers or a fabric decoupage bracelet, now is your chance. With craft ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
9
Wilton Bulletin Board
Teens entering grades 6-12 may decorate flower pots with paints decoupage, ceramics and more. Space limited; registration required. «Wilton Bulletin, Jul 15»
10
Marshmallows, real-life heroes part of July library events
Crafters can choose to paint or decoupage their light switch covers. Individuals are welcome to bring their own images to use, however, the ... «The Turlock Journal, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Decoupage [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/decoupage>. Apr 2024 ».
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