Cut It Out, Frenchy

This book was recommended as a good source of new techniques in a very old medium. It is at the Laburar.

by Durwin Rice
known decoupage guru

Here's a sample from the site that recommended it. They are smooth wooden chairs with decoupage prints of famous artwork:

from Jonathan Fong Style

He has other good ideas on his site, too. Some are sogi, but others have good possibilities for some simple but effective transformations. And like the butterfly, once you change over, you can't go back.

Yeah. Whatever. Just look at the ideas and do something creative with it. There is room to put your own stamp on this stuff.

Traditional Japanese Furniture

Here's a book available at the Laburar. It has good reviews, particularly in the area that appeals to me the most: lots of excellent, colorful illustrations.

by Kazuko Koizumi

For a long while, I've wanted to have a tansu-style piece of furniture. Now I can make my own. This is definitely going to be a key piece in the furnishing of the Modi Bode. It will provide good storage that is aesthetically pleasing. It will double as a divider for the space when moved away from the wall. And it will triple as a staircase for Bing. Just one of access point for her catwalk.