Decoupage is thought to have its history all the back in ancient Siberia, where decoupage art was discovered in an East Siberian tomb. Nomadic tribes would cut out pieces of felt and decorate the tombs of the deceased. The practice made its way to China by the 12th century. The Chinese used to cut out paper to decorate lanterns, boxes, and windows among other objects. The practice of decoupage made its way to Europe in the 17th century. It is thought that the link from China to Europe was through Italy, as Italy was at the forefront of trade with … Continue reading How to Decoupage Part I